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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
4
A scrambled World Briefs segment mentions presidents and leaders debating nuclear weapon use and mentions figures like Harward Wiser and Joseph Pree. It notes possible House of Commons actions, and references negotiations and military topics amid weather and political chatter.
Space officials, facing delays and rising costs, plan to retry an unmanned model of the two seat rocket on January 5 after setbacks. The mission aims to test propulsion and guidance as delays push the schedule beyond initial plans.
Negotiations began between U S basic steel producers and the United Steelworkers Union as officials warned the talks could yield the industry's costliest contract demands. Both sides traded accusations over wage gains and profit shares with bargaining teams led by R Comrad Cooper for the steel firms and David J McDonald for the USW. Meanwhile space program efforts and a Gemini capsule milestone dominated late headlines with next flight plans and a malfunction setback.
A Las Vegas engagement featuring Ate comic draws strong applause. The performer delivers sketches before a crowded venue, the Chest Rey character drawing particular focus as the act concludes amid cheers.
President Johnson plans a prime time address to report on the war and outline legislative proposals. Reedy said the message will come after consulting Democratic leaders and will be followed by four major addresses next month. A separate briefing noted Soviet visitors urged broader US Soviet trade relations and cooperation in technology and water desalting.
Reports from Switzerland and the United States detail the death of Richard J. Reynolds Jr a tobacco magnate who faced a high profile life including multiple marriages and a disputed fortune. The death appears not to be violent and comes amid a history of family wealth and public scrutiny ending with questions about his final years.
City council postpones action on a motel advertising ordinance to a future meeting. The measure would limit outdoor signage and post rates, requires a base room cost with a per person price, and restricts selling free meals or ancillary services with rooms.
A major arctic blast cripples roads and schools from Idaho to Minnesota. Blizzard warnings cover North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Idaho as winds gust up to 45 mph and visibility drops to near zero.
Unclear fragmentary text describes Evanae hosting a St Thomas Episcopal gathering in 1879 at Bledsoe Lane with participants including Capt Ray Lewis and Sister, mentioning the Episcopal church and evangelism efforts. Other references note Arvin Cah work in Austin Ne and a Night event for young people.
An early morning blaze in a crowded Puerto Rican district apartment house killed a child and burned several other children from the same family while adults fled in nightclothes. In a separate incident a Maryland man died in a $50 000 hotel fire in an Ohio River city. Authorities reported suspects and court hearings in ongoing fire and crime coverage.
Reno report says burglars moved a safe from a bedroom to the front door. Thomas Vestal claims the 26 pound safe was a jewel case with $6500 in cash and rings and diamonds worth $3300. He warns that nitroglycerin inside could explode if heated or jarred.
Ed Mann, KLAS TYV productions manager, is in fair condition after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered following a 6 p.m. Monday news broadcast. He was taken to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, summoned by SUN Publisher Hank Greenspun, and regained consciousness with no surgery expected.
In Khartoum reports say between 280 and 500 people were killed during two days of riots. Riots began at the capital's airport over a delayed arrival of Interior Minister Clement Mboro. Conflict expanded as Southern Sudanese and Northern Arabs clashed nationwide.
Nevada Power Company reports a W minute outage in Charleston Heights and Twin Lakes caused by an overloaded circuit. Company spokesman notes increased building activity requires load transfers to balance supply as circuits become overloaded and shorted.
In Santa Monica, attorneys for Sid Loft and Judy Garland discussed holiday plans and depositions as part of ongoing divorce proceedings. The case includes suits over custody and property, with the two children Lorna 12 and Joseph 10 mentioned in negotiations for a Christmas stay in New York.
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