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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1964
Page
6
Las Vegas showcases its residential charm beyond neon and casinos. The city welcomes eight million visitors annually while highlighting Christmas generosity, a growing university, parks, and a climate prized by residents. Local government remains sound though growth brings traffic and infrastructure challenges.
A personal meditation recalling President John F. Kennedy's 1963 Dallas murder and a Las Vegas arrival. The author praises Kennedy's leadership, laments the tragedy, and expresses confidence in President Lyndon B. Johnson, urging national unity and resilience in the face of crisis and fear.
In Washington, President Johnson seeks to placate AFL CIO and other unions pushing for higher government spending, broader public works, a 35 hour week, and an expanded minimum wage. He promises some increases while avoiding a full budget expansion. Labor cites rising unemployment as proof for more action.
President Johnson weighs potential running mates with Humphrey Shriver Stevenson Wagner and Kennedy as possible picks. He plans to name a No 2 candidate while seeking views from veteran Democrats and business leaders.
A reader asks if a parametric clo verleaf should extrude diagonally or tudinally in reverse ration. The columnist dismisses the technical question and offers a practical, circuitous route out of town via Elmer Brown's barn, a Shell station, and a gravel road past an old wooden bridge. The note ends with confidential remarks to Allen Funt.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev expressed optimism that united efforts by the two nations and other states could make 1964 a year of decisive change for the better in the international situation. He spoke about peace and improved East West relations.
Comedian Bob Hope remarks during his return from a four tour entertaining American troops overseas that much money is spent keeping Khrushchev away from Disneyland. He notes the effort is costly but worthwhile.
Almanac entry lists events from 1885 appendectomy first performed by Dr William Grant to 1963 McNamara pay hike request. Mentions 1906 figure retreival, 1923 WEAF WNAC radio link, Venus Jupiter Saturn tonight. Thurber quote finishes.
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