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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1964
Page
4
Hank Greenspun narrates a sprawling diary style entry as he juggles a head cold, a sun press fire, and legal and business troubles at the SUN. He jabs at Southern Nevada climate, California trips, insurance woes, and a chaotic conference day while zigzagging through work and personal fatigue.
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy flew to Seoul to visit American troops and inspect observation sites near Communist guns after meetings with Sukarno in Tokyo. The trip followed Indonesian protests over U.S. and British actions and Hong Kong detentions. Diplomatic moves also spread recognition of new regimes in Zanzibar.
Minister Gulzarila Nanda says Nehru plans to share workload with a reshuffled cabinet. He expects a new lineup to be announced by February 10 and cannot detail changes. Nanda also notes investigators know who stole the sacred hair from Hazratbal, with details to emerge in court soon.
Nevadans for Goldwater, Inc. organized a public meeting to mobilize support for Barry Goldwater. Speakers urged conservatives to back his bid, stressing belief in his philosophy and party unity. State GOP leaders, including Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt, favor Goldwater and outlined his Feb. 13 Reno appearances.
Officials avoid formal suspension of aid and relations as Panama and the United States clash over canal treaties and economic benefits. President Chiari demands pre negotiations on treaty revision while Panama faces May elections and potential anti US sentiment. Panamanian officials in Washington prepare to return home, keeping OAS staff.
Las Vegas police seek a bold professional burglar who forced open the upstairs Market Town office door and took eighteen thousand dollars from the sales cash between 5 p m Friday and 7 32 am yesterday. Detective Sgt. Mike Winger confirms the daytime market was operating normally below.
Funeral services are set for Ronald J T Swinney a four month old Las Vegas resident, Stanley Shaffer Flint a 56 year old Castaways security guard, Josephine Wittwer Hughes a 76 year old Mesquite retiree, George T McLain a Woodlawn Cemetery burial, and Harry Ervin Parker a 69 year old Las Vegas resident. Services will be conducted at Bunker Brothers Chapel with burial at local cemeteries. multiple survivors listed.
Havana Radio reports a pirate ship attacked and sank a Cuban vessel about 45 miles west of Havana near Los Arroyos. Capt. Juan Hernandez was killed, Antoni Maria Rodriguez injured, Angelico Rico Mora missing, four crewmen rescued, two raiders reportedly captured.
UPI reports three of four U S soldiers killed in Panama rioting faced sniper fire. Defence officials say tear gas grenades were issued and rifle ammo was not needed. Staff Sgt. Luis Jiminez Cruz of Seattle was buried at Arlington after a delay that alarmed his widow who paid $25 to reopen the casket for a final look.
Glenn's announcement split Ohio Democrats as leaders pledged support for Young while acknowledging Glenn could have avoided the fight. Cleveland and Toledo officials renewed backing, citing loyalty to Johnson. Glenn, at New Concord, prepares an organization and plans to stay off politics until Marine retirement. He will attend the convention hotel event but skip the convention and head to the Texas space center soon after.
A collection of brief national items including Alan Shepard's recovery after a threat operation in Houston. the South Dakota Senate debating an anti poll tax amendment. Mrs Kennedy attends a memorial mass for JFK in Boston. Johnson meets four Black leaders on poverty. McCloskey resigns as Ireland ambassador to aid 1964 fundraising. Western Pacific Railroad stockholders reject a merger with Santa Fe. Hoffa jury tampering trial to begin in Chattanooga. Russell Dixon II aids Red Skelton in Palm Springs. Fresno State student Jim Thomas races to stay awake 266 hours. Johnson's defense budget to cut Air Force manpower and reduce weapons purchases with a 2 billion procurement cut.
The Carson gathering targets a $1.5 million Nevada park bond at Lake Tahoe and a federal conservation bill to secure half the purchase price from the U.S. government. Governor Brown’s remarks on gambling joints draw ire as Sawyer leans on private foundations and $400,000 in 1963 funds to cover options. Surplus projections exceed $7 million by July 1, 1965 with $3–4 million bonding capacity, aiming to meet emergencies.
A 16-year-old white boy, Larry Joe Sims, is found guilty by an all white jury of second degree murder in the Sept. 15 killing of a Black youth amid Birmingham racial unrest following a church bombing. Deliberation lasted 4 hours 11 minutes. Sims remains free on a $10,000 bond until sentencing in Circuit Court Thursday.
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