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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1964
Page
1
The defense urged acquittal for three men tied to the January blaze, arguing lack of direct evidence and questioning links to the fire. Prosecutors pressed for conviction on related arson and conspiracy charges, detailing findings from investigators and witness testimony.
Carson City reports that White Pine and Lincoln counties may receive additional state school aid while pleas from other districts could wait until the next regular legislative session. Hearings showed most educators seek more funds, citing rising enrollments. Gov Sawyer proposed 2.7 million for the Peer body Formula plus 1.5 million more, but some officials said Clark County and Washoe need substantially more. Senator McGowan questioned the immediacy of a special session, suggesting emergency loans could cover urgent needs.
President Johnson signaled a full review of issues behind the Canal Zone crisis and pledged to resume talks with Panamanian officials within 30 days after relations are restored. He urged no preconditions, while stressing the U S obligation to protect the canal and criticizing violence on both sides.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton appeared at a Beverly Hills news conference with reporters present and denied plans to meet Eddie Fisher. Burton expressed hope no one is lying and wished no further conflict as Taylor planned to visit her children. Fisher planned travel to New York and Innsbruck for the Winter Olympics.
Federal Judge Jesse Curtis heard defense requests for acquittal as three men Allen Smiley John Marshall and Charles Del Monico face extortion charges from multimillionaire Ray Ryan. Prosecution and defense disputed admissibility of evidence including Las Vegas phone numbers and a sheriff s testimony with curbs on arrest date references. Ryan testified Marshall and Del Monico first contacted him in Palm Springs on April 30 and again in Las Vegas seeking 60 000 yearly protection money.
A satirical column notes the law on community property, the wife as treasurer of the SUN, and plans for Barry Goldwater's Las Vegas department store at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn. It hints at political tensions affecting SUN advertising and prudent business strategy amid a desert market.
At a White House briefing the President described a 6583 stereo phonograph said to have been sent to the Johnson family by Don B. Reynolds on Baker's suggestion in 1959. Reynolds testified he provided a stereo catalogue to Baker who gave it to Mrs Johnson for selection and arranged shipment by Air Express to the Johnson home.
The South Dakota legislature ratified the proposed 24th Amendment banning poll taxes, becoming the 38th state to approve the measure. The action completes ratification as the nation moves toward the 1964 presidential election, with three-fourths of states needing approval.
Dr. Wayne P. Kelley and attorney Keith Hayes obtain a writ of mandate from Dist. Judge David Zenoff ordering the hospital board to permit Kelley to perform surgery or show cause at a hearing. Kelley seeks 70000 dollars in damages and 2000 monthly for continued denial. Hospital administrator Jack Staggs and board member Atty. Jim Brennan say they have not been served.
Bush, owner of a West 12th street night spot, was found guilty of resisting arrest after an incident last December 24 that nearly sparked racial violence. He, through his attorney, filed notice of an appeal following the verdict by Judge Calvin Magleby.
Hush was arrested shortly after noon the day before near Cortmes. A crowd gathered as police used force in arresting another black man accused of down and disorderly conduct. Bush was found guilty Tuesday of interference with a police officer.
About 50 members from western states of the Women Strike for Peace movement prepare a Las Vegas vigil at the Nevada Test Site to demand a total test ban. They cite government leaks from underground tests and call for the Geneva eight-nation treaty while noting Kennedy’s pledge for nuclear testing limits.
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