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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
1
Memo shows Hank's sharp exchanges with readers and colleagues over city politics and a proposed twenty thousand dollar parks and recreation director. The writer thanks supporters and hints at continuing Christmas columns amid a backdrop of community letters and longtime local figures.
Nevada's Sen. Howard Cannon tells President Johnson in a letter that cutting the Rover program would mock the vow to explore space and cripple the nation's space effort. He notes Nevada test site work since 1956 and urges continued funding for nuclear propulsion amid defense budget pressures.
Eddie Fisher publicly denies asking for money from Elizabeth Taylor in their divorce and attacks Richard Burton, calling them “kids in a play pen.” He says he wants only to fulfill child support duties and restore his marriage certificate while urging a swift resolution.
In his first Christmas message, Pope Paul VI identifies hunger peace and Christian unity as humanitys urgent problems. He describes his Holy Land pilgrimage as a journey of prayer search and hope toward world peace and Christian unity, noting his historic role as the first pope to visit the region.
Police hunt clues in the death of a newborn infant whose decomposed body was found in a paper bag by a Sun delivery boy at 811 B Street. An autopsy is requested as investigators check hospitals and midwives for potential birth attendance within two weeks.
Gerald Jones the mayor of Manlius was dressed as Santa at a shopping center when a man asked if he was the mayor and served him with a subpoena regarding a dispute over a proposed sewer program.
Sheriff's detectives investigate the death of Jackie Dickinson of 3334 Seminole who died after being treated at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. An autopsy is ordered. ulcers are noted, a partially filled liquor glass and empty sleeping pill vials were found at her home. Cause of death remains undetermined.
Richard Burton told reporters in Puerto Vallarta that he cannot marry Elizabeth Taylor before January 16 due to her ongoing divorce from Eddie Fisher. He plans to wed soon after the divorce and cites Canada or Mexico as possible venues, stressing avoidance of U.S. procedures.
Network executives outline potential removal of boxing broadcasts as part of schedule overhaul. Officials cite cost, ratings, and sport’s declining appeal while promising alternatives for weekend sports coverage on major stations.
A British soldier was shot and killed during gunfire exchanges between Greek and Turkish Cypriots on the Laranca border area. Reports said Turkish troops may move on Nicosia as fighting raged among neighborhoods in the divided city.
In Washington UPI reports Democratic leaders pushed the foreign aid bill through the House but angry Republicans forced a delay until today at 7 a.m. EST. After further rancor the House agreed to meet for a Christmas Eve vote to clear the last hurdle before adjournment of the long 1960s session. Johnson and allies cite enough votes for passage with a wheat sale to Russia amendment, the key issue derailing adjournment last week.
Five children of Mr and Mrs Jack Forney aged 11 to 1 year fled a trailer fire at 2152 Bledsoe Lane when an oil lamp exploded while the parents were away. The family, recent Las Vegas transplants from Oklahoma, lost all belongings. the father was unemployed.
Young Las Vegans urge strong U S support for the military regime in South Vietnam against Red guerillas. They also express views on Cuba and oppose the test ban treaty during the Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum.
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