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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1964
Page
6
Las Vegas Daily Press lists editorial staff and department heads including Greenspun Deskin Strong and McClain with other editors. It notes affiliations with United Press International and state/national press associations. Subscription rates show 10c daily and 20c Sunday, carrier delivery $2.00 monthly with advance payment required.
Robert Ruark argues the West has overextended itself fighting distant conflicts and paying for aid. He contends Cuba shows the futility of "freedom" abroad and warns against naive loyalties while urging restraint and realism in global policy.
Almanac notes mark Friday January 24 1964 as the 24th day of the year with 342 ahead. Historical entries include 1848 Sacramento River gold discovery near Coloma and 1908 Baden-Powell organizing the first Boy Scout troop in England. Russian troops crossed the Oder in 1945 and the UN created an Atomic Energy Commission in 1946. Ogden Nash quote ends the thought for the day.
Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller asserts he is a better Republican than rival Barry Goldwater and renews a call for a public debate. He questions Goldwater’s commitment to the 1960 GOP platform while the Home wife responds to charges about influence from Eton graduates amid party disputes.
The Naessens case pits charlatan, self-taught healer, and biologist against medical authorities as France intervenes. Corsican crowds defend the healer after leukemia cases and a British child’s illness push officials to arrange a Paris test. Naessens remains confident his GN 24 and Anablast hold cancer cures.
The article reports that U S space data is shared with the Soviet Union while Moscow provides little in return. NASA officials describe Soviet demands for access to U S tracking facilities and data, urging a two way street before any joint moon program. Senate and House committees plan reviews as President Johnson debates next steps.
The article discusses accusations that Las Vegas police used brutal tactics and harbored race hatred, denied by the chief of police. It urges filing the NAACP charge with the Justice Department for unbiased investigation and warned against efforts to undermine local law enforcement.
A reader asks about tipping on a steamship and the reply suggests rethinking the advice column. The exchange humorously questions the value of giving travel tips and ends with a jab at continuing advice.
Dana Hubli and local residents discuss whether the Communist Party should be allowed to operate in the United States. Respondents voice views on education, democracy advantages, and protections of the Constitution amid concerns about youth, integration, and national safety.
A reader argues against certain teachings, claiming they would harm the environment and mislead Americans. They advocate outlawing the teachings by the government to protect children from exposure.
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