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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
20
In a 1963 viewpoint, the piece reflects on Cold War fears and hopes for nuclear disarmament. It recalls the Cuban crisis and Kennedy Khrushchev diplomacy, noting Khrushchev’s January letter urging peaceful negotiation and mutual concession to avoid catastrophe. It warns against complacency and cautions to remember Pearl Harbor while seeking a lasting peace.
Las Vegas Democrats at Hotel Shamrock meeting urged party members to stand united against Republicans who formed a coalition to take control of the state assembly. Assemblyman William Byrne recounted the week’s legislature developments as Thomas L. Adams was elected hospital board chair with Jesse Whipple as vice chairman and Dorothy Saunders secretary. Charles Russell stressed there is no truth to rumors he will resign to join the Eisenhower administration after returning from the President's inauguration.
Almanac entries mark key events from 1845 on election timing to 1948 Eisenhower remarks and 1963 inaugural comment. Highlights include Congress outlining election day rules, Trotsky conspiracy confessions, Lindbergh testimony, Eisenhower decline of a presidency bid, and his tempest statement about the century.
A Ruark column lambasts Sukarno as a corrupt, photo‑opdominating Indonesian leader. It accuses him of usurping West Irian from the Dutch, denying Papuans self government, and manipulating the United Nations. It compares Indonesia’s tactics to historic fascism and questions U S tolerance of his regime.
In a broad operation led by Jimmie Hoffa, the Teamsters under Henry Breen push into commercial passenger and freight aviation. The campaign targets IAM and Eastern Airlines, aiming to win labor board elections and broaden Hoffa’s influence across airports, with prior moves into Pan American and Western Airlines. Insiders note internal Teamsters unrest alongside the national drive.
Washington outlines Kennedy plan to recruit 3000 to 5000 volunteers for one year with no pay but a daily allowance. Retirees over 60 would join alongside graduates to run community projects from urban counseling to migrant worker aid, with local cost participation.
Virginia Wood and George Rudiak weigh the need for more vocational facilities while Walt Casey defends the school’s efforts with current resources. They debate balancing trade training with preserving academics as students face rapid industrial changes.
Letters to the editor express optimism about creating a local trade school. Ken Jones and Mrs Alice Geil discuss the need to steer students toward practical careers while Rick Williams argues for teaching responsibility and real workday skills rather than only social graces.
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