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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1964
Page
2
A rambling, satirical column recounts storefront closings, money troubles, and a quirky tale of a bankrupt merchant who vows to never repay notes while his kin learn the blunt truth. The piece blends jokes about bread hunger, local speeel references, and nightlife chatter at Bob & Pearl's Supner Club with colorful anecdotes and gossip.
Nevada legislators adopt a wait and see stance as U S District Judge Foley sets June 23 for a trial on statewide legislative reapportionment. If the Legislature does not act by April 15, the court could decide the districting based on population and push the Senate to shift power away from counties.
Judge Jon Collins of Ely challenged Dist. Atty. Ted Marshall over suspending court reporters in justice court hearings. The dispute arose after Leon Scott, charged with possession of narcotics, was bound over without counsel, prompting writs challenging probable cause. Collins urged reconsideration, citing potential taxpayer costs and legal implications while noting conflicting state rulings on court reporting.
Classified note offers a 1964 Buick Shyfork Black interior model with heater and air conditioning. Price listed at $2890. Contact evenings at 736-2425.
Modern means of eavesdropping, quick communications, and transport have expanded the scope and value of the secret agent and saboteur. George Weg, the paymaster-general, briefed Harold Wilson on these matters since he took office, ensuring intelligence and security remain priorities amid any Chequers review cuts.
Testimony shows Aguirre denying party details about a 1963 New Orleans trip with Baker and two women, while confirming business talks and trips with Baker. Myron Weiner admitted paying Baker 5000 dollars for legal services after a maritime licensing bill passed, plus 50000 and 9500 to aid in lobbying, though he denied the 5000 payment funded Baker's influence.
Federal authorities ordered raids at dawn arresting Price and 12 suspects in connection with the slayings of civil rights workers Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney near Philadelphia Mississippi. Victims were shot with one beaten. bodies found in a pond near the farm. Named accused include Price Arledge the Barnettes Roberts Snowden Jordan Posey Sharpe Townsend with several Meridian residents and others from Williamsville and Shreveport Louisiana.
A student group debated Black Muslim and Ku Klux Klan influences, deeming both harmful to American culture due to racial hatred. They examined the Civil Rights Bill, finding it morally right but unconstitutional as written, noting gender discrimination in jobs and the value of free speech.
General Electric Co. announced it secured a 2.08 million dollar Air Force contract to manufacture compressors for J-79 aircraft engines. The deal expands GE's defense production and supports military aviation components.
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