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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1964

Page

2

More Guns Money to Viet Nam Back Huong Regime

South Viet Nam announced the United States promised more guns and money and pledged full backing for Prime Minister Tran Van Huong amid Buddhist opposition. A communique avoided North Viet Nam expansion and Laotian supply routes, signaling plans without committing U.S. to war in the north. Military brief said the Communists staged the war’s costliest ambush miles southeast of Saigon.

Saigon Tran van Huong Viet Nam Laos United States Defense Ministry An Lao Nguyen Khan

Gambling Not Hurt By Book

A Las Vegas Chamber panel said the novel Green Felt Jungle did not dent tourism or the gaming industry. Officials argued the book exaggerated, noting gaming remains clean and economically vital, with investors viewing Las Vegas as sound and future-ready. The briefing also covered Viet Cong losses and U S aid plans in Vietnam.

Las Vegas Vogliotti Olsen Alsen Thomas

Public Notice of Vehicle Sales for Storage Lien Recovery

Notice announces sale of several stored vehicles to satisfy storage and repair liens. Items include a 58 Ford Convertible and a 57 Buick Convertible with listed serial numbers and owners, plus other cars, with sale set for December 29 1944 at 10 pm at 9246 Main Street. Published December 12 and 26, 1964 by Ewing Bros Pub.

Ford T J. Vitta Molmby Sd Avick Warren Spenster Regal Charles Wiggins First National Bank Main St Champaign G. Thomas Ferrell Sele Ewing Bros Pub

Personal notes and classified ads row

Leaving for Wichita Kansas December 22 offers 3 passenger rides contact 879-2127. Complete set of Mergen and Piece dollars and Carson City dollars listed with phone 642-3222. Dressy black dresses sizes 10 to 12 and other apparel near Desert Inn West 735-4635. Women daywork and business opportunities in local ads with liquor store and broker references. Furnished apartments near Lahere contact 342-0263. Baldwin's Mobile Homes ad plus Ludwig drums financing. Dogs cats and puppies noted with contact numbers 643-647-2958. 57 inch Roadmaster bicycle for sale at 3 Ph 576-012 or 5717 Alte Drive.

Thailand's Thanat Khoman briefs LBJ on Vietnam outlook

In Washington, Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman met President Johnson for 30 minutes and predicted defeat of Communist guerrillas in South Vietnam. He said the fight hinges on Vietnamese public support for Premier Tran Van Huong and that Thailand would not send troops. Khoman noted the bombing question was not his expertise.

Washington UPI Johnson South Viet Nam Thailand Thanat Khoman Khoman South Viet Nam Tran van Huong Congress Far East United State

Special Administrator sought for Albert Tuch estate Las Vegas

Charles Lee Horsey Jr filed in The Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County Nevada to be appointed Special Administrator of the Albert Tuch estate. He seeks authority to convey a one seventh undivided interest in property at 100 E Sahara Avenue. A hearing is set for December 22, 1964, at 9:30 AM in Department IV to determine the petition. All interested persons must appear and show cause.

Eighth Judicial District Court Nevado Albert, Tuch Charles Lee Horsey, JR Albert Tuch Sahera Avenue Clark County Nevada Department IV Court House Las Vegas County of Clark

U.S. Expanding Aid to South Vietnam Dialogues Report

UPI reports Saigon disclosed further U.S. aid increases targeting South Vietnam internal needs. Officials say most of the expansion funds will boost South Vietnamese military paramilitary and police forces, with no major rise in U.S. advisory personnel. Options on actions in North Vietnam or Laos remain unsettled.

Washington UPI U.S South Viet Nam Saigon North Viet Nam Laos State Department Robert J. McCloskey Johnson Bul McCloskey United States

Mortar attack on U.N. prompted by Castro remarks

The explosion at the United Nations damaged the building and injured bystanders as Fidel Castro's Cuban policy critique and denuclearization stand sparked protests. A shell found near the milk crate was examined by police and army experts. In nearby Union City, New Jersey, a raid yielded a machine gun, ammo, and a hand grenade from three Cuban exiles, no link shown to the blast. Arrested were Omar Junco, 30, Rafael Cruz, 19, and Carlos Gomez, 22, linked to an exile group.

Fort Tilden Queens Army Omar Junco Ra’ael Cruz Carlos Gomez

Twin Weeps At Funeral Of Brother In Pasadena

Timothy Nicholson wept openly at the funeral for his slain twin brother Todd in Pasadena California. Prosecutors say Timothy 22 is accused of murdering Todd though Timothy says the shooting was accidental. He left the All Saints Episcopal Church with his mother and attorney in a Rolls Royce and is free on bail prior to a preliminary hearing.

Pasadena Calif UPI Timothy Nicholson All Saints Episcopal Church Todd Roberta Nicholson Timothy Stanley Poster Gail Franks Edward W. Mills

Singer Sam Cooke fatally shot by woman in Los Angeles home

The singer fired at someone during a confrontation in a Los Feliz home, a struggle ensued, and police were called. Cooke, born in Chicago, had a long career with hits like You and Me, Chain Gang, Wonderful World, and Another Saturday Night. He survived a 1958 auto crash and continued performing in clubs and tours.

Shrine Auditorium Cooke Copacabana New York Miami Beach Fla San Francisco Farm T Hotel Singer Chicago Iil Charles Cooke Memphis Tenn

Stand and censorship in society

Hank Greenspun argues against group censorship while endorsing personal responsibility. He notes teens face abuse and government censorship is impractical. He advocates boycotts as the only effective remedy and concludes individuals must decide what is good for themselves.

Divorce Attorney Guilty Says Jury

Har ry Busscher, a divorce attorney, was found guilty of subornation of perjury after a dramatic February courtroom incident. The jury rejected District Judge David Zenoff's instruction that there was insufficient evidence. Sentencing is scheduled for December 30. The case involved a witness claiming a client met Nevada residency rules for divorce.

Busscher Nevada Ben Wood Oakland Calif California

Rusk Planned as U N Ambassador Says Soviet Official

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko told diplomats that Secretary of State Dean Rusk will become the U N ambassador, a move slated for early next year. Gromyko claimed he learned of the plan during hush hush talks in New York, saying his government was informed before the American people or press.

Washington Dean Rusk U. S United Nations Gromyko Rusk New York State Department

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