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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1964

Page

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Teens face booze charges after Charleston Heights raid

Forty one youths were arrested Friday night in Charleston Heights during a police raid on a drinking party. Twelve teens appeared in Municipal Court on minors in possession of alcohol. Two pleaded guilty and were fined fifty dollars each. Six more pleaded guilty and had sentences continued to February. One awaiting disposition, one continued to December 21 for plea, and another pleaded not guilty with trial date to be set.

Charleston Heights

Giardello Defends World Middleweight Crown In Philadelphia

Joey Giardello won a unanimous 15 round decision over Rubin Carter to make a successful first defense of his world middleweight title at Convention Hall Philadelphia. The bout drew about 8 000 fans with mixed cheers and boos and an empty whiskey bottle was thrown into the ring without injuring anyone.

Philadelphia UPI Joey Giarello Rubin Hurricane Carter Convention Hall Rug

Boxers Giardello Edges Bendix In Narrow Bout

Giardello and Bendix fought a grueling match with Giardello taking a cut above the left eye and a nick below the eye in the fourth round. Both fighters endured repeated blows as Giardello’s corner halted bleeding while Bendix pressed hard with a relentless countering attack throughout the bout.

Ged Carter Giardello Ith

Students at Sun Youth Forum debate federal aid for education

Hank Greenspun notes positive student views as Las Vegas High School’s Nick Dondero presents group conclusions from the ninth annual Sun Youth Forum. Panelists discuss federal aid to schools and students, PTA role, teachers organizations, and the Nevada Plan versus the Peabody Plan.

Sun Youth Forum Bob Bailey Las Vegas Nick Dondero Parent-Teachers Association PTA

Illness Fatal To Video's Famed Chester A Riley

Hollywood actor William Bendix died after a brief illness at age 55. Bendix starred as Chester A Riley in radio and TV's The Life of Riley and appeared in numerous films.

Chester A. Riley Hollywood UPI William Bendix Riley Lobal Bendix Good Samaritan Hospital Tess Alan Ladd Ladd the Heavy

Slipper Corp Creditors Meeting Announced in Bankruptcy Court

Russell B. Taylor, referee in bankruptcy, called a meeting of Slipper Corp creditors for 10 a.m. next Monday in federal court. Creditors may establish claims appoint a creditors committee question officers and handle business related to the Silver Slipper, closed since last May for tax nonpayment.

the Slipper Corp Silver Slipper Casino Federal Bankruptcy Court Russell B. Taylor

Supreme Court denies rehearing in Benny Short case

The State Supreme Court denied a rehearing in Benny Short's win over the Riviera Hotel Las Vegas Musicians Union and Lewis Elias. Short won a 39600 judgment. hotel union and Elias claimed NLRB jurisdiction. The decision notes the union allowed Elias to lead Short's relief band and the hotel hired the group. The obituary portion notes Bendix death, his film and radio career, and survivors Therese Bendix Lorraine and Stephanie.

Carson City UPI State Supreme Court Benny Short Riviera Hotel Las Vegas Elias National Labor Relations Board Short

Civil Rights Act Public Accommodations Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court affirmed the public accommodations section of the Civil Rights Act, ruling it constitutional under the commerce clause. In a 5-4 decision the court retroactively quashed prosecutions of sit-in demonstrators who faced charges for desegregation efforts at hotels, restaurants, and similar venues. The rulings involved an Atlanta motel and a Birmingham restaurant, signaling broader applicability to theaters and arenas. Justice Tom C. Clark authored the commentary.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Congress Atlanta Birmingham Ala Tom C. Clark Deliv

Nevada Supreme Court Rules Fireman Not Required on Diesel Trains

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the 1913 Full Crew Train Law does not apply to diesel locomotives as a head brakeman can ensure safety. The decision upheld railroad arguments that the act targeted steam engines and not modern diesel trains.

Nevada Supreme Court Carson City UPI State Supreme Court Milton Badt

Fletcher Showdown Set for Tomorrow Public hearing at City Hall on Fletcher resignation

Both sides prepare to present their cases in a public hearing at City Hall tomorrow over the forced resignation of former City Manager Verlyn Fletcher.

City Hall Verlyn Fletcher

City Officials Deny Package Deal in Fletcher Kuykendall Row

Two city officials said there is no truth to rumors that the City Commission engineered a package deal surrounding former City Manager Verlyn L. Fletcher and Police Chief Leo Kuykendall. Mayor Oran Grayson and Commissioner Ed Fountain dismissed claims of a sacrifice to remove one another as ridiculous. Fletcher and Kuykendall said on a TV program that a trade may have been made that led to resign or be fired, as a hearing on the commission’s charges looms at 7:30 p.m.

Verlyn L. Fletcher Leo Kuykendall Oran Grayson Ed Fountain Fletcher Kuykendall Neer

GOP Sclons Move to Abolish State Commerce Department

GOP senators in the Nevada legislature vow to abolish the State Department of Commerce led by Walter Wilson. They demand a reassessment of tax sources and plan a cautious approach to civil rights while awaiting federal court actions.

Carson City UPI State Department of Commerce Paul Laxalt

Roosevelt enters Los Angeles mayoral race oppose Yorty

Rep. James Roosevelt announces candidacy for the April 6 1965 LA mayoral primary. The longtime congressman vows to tackle taxation narcotics school dropouts air pollution urban blight traffic and transit with cooperative leadership. He names Mayor Samuel Yorty as the target of his campaign and hints at a possible three way race with Alphonzo Bell.

Los Angeles UPI James Roosevelt D-Calif Roosevelt Hollywood Beverly Hills West Los Angeles Culver City Venice Samuel Yorty Presi Yorty Alphonzo E. Bell R-Calif Bell Legislative Counsel Bureau

Variable Weather With Clearing Sun And Mild Winds

The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with high thin clouds and gentle winds. Expect a high near 55 and a low around 25, with noontime humidity about 15 percent and sunrise at 6 44, sunset at 4 28.

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