Elijah Muhammad Faces Paternity Suits in Los Angeles
The 67 year old leader of the Black Muslim movement, Elijah Muhammad, is charged in paternity suits by two former secretaries who allege he fathered their four children. The cases unfold in Los Angeles as both women seek support and recognition.
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Independence Day 1964 and Paternity Suits Involving Elijah Muhammad
The July 4 1964 Independence Day piece laments forgotten costs of liberty and the global need for education. Separate paternity suits in Phoenix accuse Elijah Muhammad of fathering children with two Black Muslim followers, seeking legal paternity and child support.
Laxalt to Run for Senate in Nevada Fight
Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt announced he will file Monday as a Republican candidate for the U S Senate seat held by Democrat Howard Cannon. He cited federal intervention in Nevada and called Cannon a formidable opponent while noting primary challenges from Republican Owen Woodruff.
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Rights Bill Gains Support Across Las Vegas
Civil rights legislation signed into law draws mixed reaction in Las Vegas with broad acceptance and calls for education alongside federal action. casino leaders and workers discuss implications while State Sen. James Slattery warns of lost state rights and vows opposition.
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Burns 7000 Acres Fire Explodes Near Newhall California
A brush fire near Newhall California expanded to about 7000 acres in two days as 700 firefighters battled strong winds and low humidity. The blaze moved from Bee Canyon to Cherry Canyon burning brush and disrupting camp lines while officials reported 85 percent containment and no homes burned yet.
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Missing trailer sought after engineer death in Utah Las Vegas area
Deputies request public help locating a 15 foot silver camp trailer owned by Donald George Glass 25 of Clintonville Wis. Glass died Wednesday from a gunshot. His body was found in the Valley of Fire Utah but the trailer may be in the Las Vegas area. Notify the sheriff if you know its whereabouts.
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Barriers Fall Across Nation After Civil Rights Law
President Johnson hailed the new civil rights law as wonderful and hopeful while noting some resistance. Senator Strom Thurmond accused a Pittsburgh Navy official of bias in government jobs. Leroy Collins, named director of the Community Relations Service, urged voluntary compliance and citizen involvement to bridge gaps without lawsuits. Collins said the service would promote understanding among Americans.
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President hailsustains optimism on new law at Texas ranch
The President voiced confidence that the American people will win the struggle for generations to come, saying the initial response to the new law was wonderful and hopeful at his Texas ranch. In Kansas City a 13 year old, Gene Young of Jackson Mississippi, received a haircut in a historic Muehle barber shop.
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Gene Young
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Muehle
Local Forecast: Sunny with Southwest Winds and Hot Day
Sunny today with winds from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph. High 104, low 72. Sunrise 5 28, sunset 8 01. Yesterday also reached 104 with a low of 70 and noontime humidity around five percent.
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