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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
2
Clark County gains its first Boy's Club of America unit with guidance and recreation for boys ages 7 to 18. The feature highlights local leaders, the Christmas timing, and promotes Bank of Las Vegas as the preferred place for checking accounts and savings.
Senator Barry Goldwater broadside targets President Johnson over perceived down ranking of Goldwater’s White House chances. He denounces Johnsons efforts to kill a ban on foreign aid funding and cites political images as the core issue. The flare comes as GOP groups reassess post Kennedy dynamics.
Washington officials report a study review for Boulder City with Nevada Senator assuring cooperation. The Bureau of Reclamation may upgrade pumping facilities and storage if transfers or funding are found, with coordination through the regional office and Senate Appropriations Committee.
George Wagner known as Gorgeous George, famed wrestler and TV star, died at General Hospital after a heart attack. The flamboyant performer, once earning up to 70000 yearly, popularized elaborate robes and a showman persona across arenas nationwide. He had run a liquor store in recent years.
A Las Vegas public health board warns of a rising infant mortality rate venereal disease and tuberculosis burden without adequate funding. It urges passage of a fee ordinance to fund sanitation and health inspection, noting industry should share costs and threatening to withhold public health protection without funds.
The group at the Mercury gate camp in 1962 spent 30 days there after trespassing. Visitors were rare but affirming, with one Texan arriving in a pink Cadillac and others sharing varied reactions. Interaction included an Air Force pair and a drunken critic, while locals see the group as people, not communists.
SAN LEANDRO Calif UPI William Christmas 20 Oakland was jailed after a burglary at a men’s clothing store. His companion George Smith 26 Oakland was halted by shotgun pellets as police described.
Fighting between Turkish and Greek Cypriots left 17 dead and 50 wounded per official Cyprus communiques while Turkish claims cited 60 dead. Ankara warned of unilateral action as Cypriot forces faced Turkish military pressure near shorelines and the UN was urged to back sovereignty. British RAF reconnaissance flights over Nicosia added to regional tensions as reports of Turkish air activity surfaced.
The Commerce Department announced two licenses for wheat exports to Russia totaling 40.6 million dollars with each license for 20.32 million. The status follows congressional debates over government backing for loans to Russians, as Soviet and U.S. grain dealers negotiate amid potential total sales near 290 million. Britain moves to Cyprus crisis with planes and a joint command involving Greece and Turkey, aiming for cease fire and stability under Zurich London accords.
A long Christmas card lists well wishers including Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Alf Child Harry Polks and Tommy Neary. It salutes Las Vegas figures Desert Inn Sahara Hotel and Stardust best wishes for health wealth and long friendship spanning years.
First Mate Dimitri Valmas and Radio Officer Dimitrios Zeginis defended Captain Matteos Zarbis in separate interviews. Survivors of the Lakonia fire accuse the crew and captain of loss of control during the Christmas cruise. Revised figures show 1 028 aboard with 901 saved, 96 dead, 31 missing. 120 passengers and 150 crew sailed from Funchal aboard Arkadia, the Lakonia’s sister ship.
A man involved in a Christmas shooting was taken to North Las Vegas police and later to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital for arm injuries. He faced sheriff deputies as he awaited surgery with a hospital spokesman noting the patient’s status. Mrs. Johnson, mother of five, was shot. her nine year old son told detectives his account at the courthouse while the family stayed with friends at 522 Washington.
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