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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1964

Page

4

Goldwater Returns to Washington as Presidential Candidate

Sen. Barry Goldwater, returning to Washington to pursue the GOP nomination, tells supporters at Dulles Airport he offers the American people a chance to vote for a conservative. He hobblingly arrived with a leg in a cast and rejects a face to face debate with rival Nelson A. Rockefeller.

Washington UPI Barry Goldwater Arizona Phoenix Goldwater New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Arizonan Los Angeles

Goldwater taunts Rockefeller in debate barb and Johnson talk

Barry Goldwater ridiculed Rockefellers for not debating him and suggested a clash with Rockefeller would resemble a Kennedy Nixon TV duel. He criticized Red China UN admission and urged debates with Johnson, citing Kennedy Nixon as an example. He expects delegates first, then campaign plans.

Rockefeller New Frontier Goldwater Rockefellers United Nations Johnson Kennedy Richard M. Nixon

Rare Leptospirosis Strikes Dogs in Whitemover Area

Health officials report four months of cases tied to dogs with lepto spiroisis in Whitemover. Vaccination and limiting dog contact are advised as three germ varieties affect cattle dogs rats and humans though human spread is rare. No human infections have been confirmed and the disease is considered under control after vaccination efforts by Dr. Hoentech and the County Health Board.

Henderson Gerhard W. Hoentech Health Department Hoentech Whitemover County Health Board Ravenholt Whitmeyer

Draft age exams set for all at Johnson ranch

President Johnson announced immediate pre-induction examinations for all eligible 18 year olds after a task force report showed nearly half of 306000 1962 preinduction examinees were disqualified for physical mental or moral reasons. He warned poverty drives the failures and said early exams will not hasten induction.

Johnson Clty Tex UPI Johnson John F. Kennedy W. Willard Wirtz Congress Sam Secretary of Defense Selective Service System

Belgrade Collision Kills 62

A high speed express ran a red signal in fog and struck a stationary passenger train near Belgrade injuring 162 people and killing 62. Rescue teams freed victims from 16 wrecked coaches eight derailed. Survivors described a jolt like an earthquake.

Belgrade UPI Danilo Tadic

Russian Professor Jumps From Harvard Window Asylum Sought

Yuri Alekseyevitch Aseyev a Soviet philosophy professor from Leningrad University was seriously hurt when he leaped from a third floor Harvard room He is reported in satisfactory condition after surgery to remove his spleen and a scalp wound Two Russian embassy officials traveled from Washington to interview him State Department says he asked for asylum and will be given sympathetic consideration

Cambridge, Mass UPI Harvard University United States Soviet Union Washington Yuri Alekseyevitch Aseyev Leningrad University City Hospital Aseyev Harvard U. S State Department

Obituaries for Walter R Jones Betty Corsentine and Martin Parker

Graveside services for Walter Robert Jones 78 of Las Vegas will be Tuesday at 9 am at Woodlawn Cemetery. He died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital and is survived by a daughter Mary Jones. Betty Louise Corsentine in Space 4 Las Vegas years dies and funeral is tomorrow at 11 am at Bunker Brothers Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by husband Jim a daughter and several relatives. Graveside services for Martin Parker 75 Henderson will be tomorrow at 10 am at Mountain View Gardens of Memory. He died August 5 and leaves two daughters and two grandchildren.

Walter Robert Jones Woodlawn Cemetery Mr. Jones Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Greensboro Ala Las Vegas Chicago Milwaukee Railroad Mary Jones Alabama Betty Louise Corsenting Betty Louise Corsentine Tonopah Highway Space 4 Bunker Brothers Chapel Glenn Tudor First Christian Church Woodlawn Corsentine Nevada Martin Parker National St. Henderson Mountain View Gardens of Ford Gilbert Mr. Parker Hills County Tex Henderson Frances Mapp Mary Jo Colegrove

Pope Paul VI Endures Raucous Welcome in Jerusalem

Pope Paul VI arrived in Jerusalem on a humble Holy Land pilgrimage but faced a mass of about 100 000 during the Stations of the Cross. Jordanian security clashed with crowds to shield the Pontiff as shops shattered and candles flickered through the church. He later rested in the apostolic palace after fatigue and canceled audiences with other church leaders.

Paul VI Viet Holy Land Jesus Christ Calvary Church of the Holy Sepulcher Christ Paul Candies Apostolic Palace Gethsermane

Fire damages kitchen and dining area at North 8th Street home

Firemen spent about thirty minutes extinguishing a blaze that damaged the kitchen and dining area of the house at 1008 N. 8th St. Mrs. Michael Reed, who lives there with her husband and children, was frying potatoes and stepped out briefly. The grease boiled over and ignited the kitchen.

N.8th St George Contner Michael Reed

Cuban group claims missiles in position near Cuba coast

The Cuban Sentinels of Liberty claim Fidel Castro’s regime has at least three 70 foot missiles ready to fire toward the United States on a farm five miles from the northern coast and 30 miles west of Havana. They say Soviets control the missiles and that nine more are stored in underground tunnels on the farm named El Carmen.

Miami UPS Ex Re United States Cuban Sentinels of Liberty Group Havana Las Conte-Aguero Cuba el Carmen el Cafetal de Frias Mariel

First Negro Registers at Auburn University

Harold Alonzo Franklin, 41, became Auburn University’s first Black student as he registered under heavy guard and amid jeers from white students. Gov. George Wallace stationed state troopers to block federal officials, while Franklin moved through Magnolia Hall to secure a dorm and then registered at the library, with about 150 students watching outside.

Auburn Ala Harold Alonzo Franklin Auburn University George ©. Wallace Franklin Magnolia Hall Library

Eddie Takes Wife's Side Over Money

Miss Taylor seeks divorce from Fisher and an anticipated remarriage to Burton after lawyers arrived in Puerto Vallarta to discuss the split. She and Fisher are tied to a company expected to share in Cleopatra profits with a reported salary around 1 million dollars plus a share of profits. Estimates place her potential income from 10 percent of the film gross as high as 10 million.

Puerto Vallarta Mex Miss Taylor Fisher Burton

New Year Wishes from the SUN Staff in Henderson

In a personal message, the SUN staff extend best wishes for the new year to Lorna and Bob Kesterson, Isabelle Mack, Bob Belz, Bryn Armstrong, Ruthe and Jim Deskin, Kenx hes, George Christner, Leonard Yelinek, and others. The note praises the SUN team, its advertising director, and longtime loyal staff, and thanks contributors who helped build the paper’s success.

Lorna Bob Kesterson the Sun Henderson Bob Isabelle Mack The SUN Isabelle Bob Belz Helen Bryn Leola Armstrong Ruthe Jim Deskin Kenx Hes George Christner Elinor Olin Johnsons Leonard Yelinek Mississippi Bob Campbell Bryn Armstrong Joe McClain Reno Ken Jones Ruthe Deskin Jerry Joyce Barbara Karen Marilynn Mack Mack Nate

Bandits Belt Eva on Head During Club Robbery

In a 20 minute heist at a Miami Beach club suspects bound and gagged a couple while demanding a legendary ring. They retrieved the ring from a safe and fled after stealing $150 and a pearl earring. Eva Gabor was unharmed but rushed to St Francis Hospital.

Brown Miss Gabor St. Francis Hospital Miami Beach

Robbery Foiled at Hudson Gas Station on Las Vegas Blvd

Attendant Cecil Brown reports a masked man entered the Hudson Gas Station office at 11 15 p m Friday night and demanded cash but fled after learning the till was empty and the safe locked. Clarence Allen was present during the attempted hold up.

Hudson Gas Station Las Vegas Blvd Cecil Brown Clarence Allen

Oil and Gas Ventures Near Vegas Area

A noted independent oil and gas operator who drilled a nonproducing wildcat off Flamingo Road years ago is mentioned. Plans for a Palm Springs style spa may resume after Brown’s 1959 death, with Hot mineral water found at the site. Local Petroleum Corp. expands with new wells in Louisiana coastal areas amid broader holdings in California and Louisiana.

Flamingo Road Palm Springs Brown Local Petroleum Corp Nationwide Oil and Gas California Louisiana

City Still Opposed to Health Plan

Las Vegas action voids ordinance for North Las Vegas on inspection fees while approving health board budget. City Atty cites lack of uniformity among entities and possible legal questions. Debate continues over which firms and mobile homes are subject to inspections and costs.

Health Board Sid Whitmore Commission North Las Vegas Boulder City City Commission Oran Grayson Phil Mirabelli

Shooting Victim Escapes Into Alley After Wounding

Officers said the wounded man ran to a West Bonanza alley after being shot. Five officers at the scene included three uniforms and two detectives. ballistics will test all guns to match a slug from Turner. Turner and Mitchell are both noted to have prior criminal records.

West Bonanza Gulag Turner Gulas Carson City Mitchell

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