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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1964
Page
1
A reader describes alleged pre election smear ads by Bill Galt supporters against Howard Cannon. He cites police involvement in Sparks Nevada, claims recordings exist but were not released, and notes ads stretched facts to imply Cannon ties to bribery attempts.
A 28 year old mother in Chamblee Atlanta drenched her four children and herself with gasoline and set them afire Killing three children Sara 1 Barbara Sue 3 and Pam Ann 9 months and injuring Steve who was in critical condition at Georgia Baptist Hospital The mother Mrs Katheriine Martin died Saturday night and authorities cited marital difficulties as a possible factor The incident was reported around midnight after neighbors saw a child run from the house engulfed in flames
Washington remains in session as the &&th Congress returns to work to address Medicare and related bills. Debate and votes are anticipated as lawmakers seek to tie up lingering issues and set priorities ahead of upcoming deadlines.
Mississippi launches desegregation in public elementary schools with 17 Negro pupils enlisting in Richland County as other Southern districts, including Georgia and Florida, plan orderly enrollments. Officials foresee no trouble despite federal court orders.
Police clashed with rioters in Philadelphia's jungle area as looting and violence spread. About 1500 officers fought to restore order during a third night of unrest with a 44 hour curfew in place. Officials reported 341 injuries since the disturbance began late Friday night.
A nationwide poll shows 53 percent feel more worried about safety on the streets than a year ago. Urban residents express heightened fear amid rising crime and racial unrest, with views on federal troops vs local policing shaping voters ahead of November.
Clear conditions prevail with south ward winds at 20 mph this afternoon. Today's high 99 and low 70, after yesterday's 98 and 9. Noontime humidity 14 percent. sunrise 6:11, sunset 7:10.
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