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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1963
Page
4
A reflective Christmas message urging peace on earth and goodwill to all. It contrasts joyous carols with sadness from unheeded ideals and emphasizes living the Christmas spirit daily through compassion, sacrifice, and vision beyond surroundings. It appeals to mankind to embody nobility and strive for a better life.
At the Eighth Annual SUN Youth Forum students discussed tax cuts, spending, union power, and a national lottery. Panelists debated Supreme Court actions, civil rights, and local versus national solutions with cautious optimism about youth views shaping future policy.
An October 1958 gathering of ex-socialists and reform circles sought to challenge Hoffa by pressuring Harold Gibbons to resign as Teamsters aide. Gibbons aimed to trigger a dissident revolt before Hoffa faced juries in Nashville and Chicago on tampering and loan suit charges. The plan faltered as rivals failed to back a successor, and Hoffa remained securely positioned with internal opposition.
Almanac entry for Wednesday December 25 1963 notes Moon nearing full phase and visible planets Jupiter Saturn and Venus. It lists notable historical events including George Werlington’s 1776 Delaware crossing Clara Barton born 1821 Lambs Club founded 1905 and Chiang Kai shek release 1936.
Readers write about awkward dates and jokes that miss the mark. A young man asks if a girlfriend with a shy laugh and dim lights truly has a sense of humor, while the columnist’s reply is cut off leaving the dilemma unresolved.
A year end note from the SUN city hall reporter extending thanks to switchboard operators city clerk's office and mayoral staff for their help in gathering news. The piece acknowledges cooperation across departments while noting occasional pushback and hedging within public service. A holiday greeting closes the message.
A year ago a push for states rights amendments proposed a Court of the Union and a two thirds state petition to Congress for a convention. Most lawmakers now doubt a mass call will occur, as legislatures have convened with sober, reserved opinions on the plan.
A reader argues about the moral standards for the presidency amid the rising divorce rate. The writer, claiming to be Mrs Average American, notes personal experience with a second marriage and cautions against elevating a flawed candidate, urging youth to pursue higher ideals.
A reader questions a public figure’s support for a divorced and remarried presidential candidate. The letter argues remarriage disqualifies him, citing morality, family history, and child custody issues, reflecting concerns about personal conduct affecting leadership suitability.
The piece parodies political chatter and public concerns from an era, mentioning Senator Soaper and the American Ordnance Association's call to study mud in warfare. It jokes about keeping politics out of policy and references topics from education funding to consumer ads and daily life.
A Las Vegas Sun column by Ruthe Deskin discusses trademark issues raised by Coca Cola and Cake owners W Scott Kee. The letter praises Deskin for addressing misuse of brands and echoes editor notes on politics and leadership, highlighting agreement on a single point.
A United Press International digest notes in Palm Beach and Berlin that members of the Kennedy family stayed at a residence during holidays. A Berlin visit reveals a German engineer recounting a back alley tale about a care package from America and government curiosity.
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