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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
1
The Southern Nevada Press reprints an editorial from the Review Journal endorsing a leading Nevada candidate. The piece argues for state maturity and bipartisan agreement on public welfare, urging readers to support the endorsed figure for effective governance.
Cleo struck the Florida coast and Caribbean with a long path of destruction. Miami suffered extensive damage to hotels and streets as the storm moved north, with 122 reported deaths in the Caribbean and at least 130 injuries in Florida.
President Johnson arrived in Atlantic City to accept the Democratic presidential nomination and lead the party into the campaign. He greeted tourists off the boardwalk, stayed at a local home, and prepared for final convention events. Hubert Humphrey and other speakers delivered addresses amid tributes to JFK.
Frenzied mobs clashed in Saigon with clubs machetes and hatchets injuring many. Government troops fired at rioters as 3000 Catholic demonstrators surged the joint general era headquarters. A three man military committee was named to lead after Gen Nouven Khahn's resignation.
Nevada voters press toward a decisive primary with stark contrasts between conservative factions and moderates shaping the mood for a potential November race. The outcome may signal the state’s political tone and positions on key prob proposals.
UPI reports Sen Alan Bible of Nevada predicts a Johnson Humphrey victory in Nevada with a margin higher than 1960. Bible, Nevada Democratic chair, cites Johnson and Humphrey’s Nevada visits and Humphrey’s desert development support.
Clark County backed by Henderson Democrat James J. Gibson, a six year assemblyman who has shown understanding of district and state problems and led in key state decisions. Elected as chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, he earns party confidence and support for the important work ahead.
City officials again review John F. Lane’s bid to open a race book in downtown. Previous ordinances tied licenses to population and limited one per 30 000 residents, blocking Lane while gaming authorities granted a state license. The matter awaits another commission vote amid ongoing liquor and public order debates.
Clear weather expected today with gentle winds and a high near 19. Sunrise at 8 08 and sunset at 7 14. Noontime humidity around 71 percent. Yesterday's high reached 93 5 degrees and low 74.
Lee reports missing important item as Liberace headlines with a 824 TM Cadillac featuring platinum crests set with diamonds and a plush black interior. The pianist is performing at the Riviera Hotel with a two speaker stereo system, bar and sterling glassware enhancing the show.
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