California brush fire near Newhall grows toward containment
Firefighters in 85 to 90 degree heat battled a 17 mile long brush fire in Southern California. By late yesterday the blaze was about 75 percent contained after burning 12,600 acres with two minor injuries and a fractured arm among U.S. Forest Service personnel.
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Fire Threat Diminishes as Green Valley Braces
Winds shift as the Green Valley retirement community faced threats but suffered no building damage. Firefighters credit residents for cleared brush which limited spread. About 920 fighters stood on the fireline, with flames moving into a five mile western area along a long narrow fire path caused by steady air currents.
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Going President Stand and Civil Rights Fear
Senator Barry Goldwater will be the Republican nominee for president and President Lyndon Johnson will likely defeat him. The country supports civil rights, but emotional opposition could trigger a backlash and threaten moderation amid labor disputes and anti communism fears.
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Lyndon Johnson
Segregationist Maddox uses pistol to bar ministers at fried chicken spot
In Atlanta, Lester Maddox, a vocal segregationist, fired threats with a pistol at three visiting Negro ministers, forcing them to leave his fried chicken restaurant as a crowd of about 250 watched. The ministers identified as Revs. Woodrow Lewis Albert Dunn and George Willis, linked to Interdenominational Theological Seminary.
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UPI
South
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Lester
Woodrow Lewis
Albert Dunn
George Willis
Interdenominational Theological Seminary
Atlanta, Ga
Cannon Heads for Reno To Open His Campaign
Sen. Howard Cannon begins his re election bid in Reno tomorrow while main opponent Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt files his candidacy papers for the job.
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Bus Stolen From Hotel Parking Lot In San Diego
Police search for a 38 passenger chartered Greyhound believed stolen from Show Boat Hotel in San Diego. The bus, valued at about 30000 dollars, was last seen at 6 40 a m yesterday and was to return from a three day Las Vegas trip. A suspect could face grand theft charges.
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Wallace names 16 states for presidential bid
Alabama Governor George Wallace announced plans to campaign in 16 states including Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia New York Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Missouri Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama. He spoke at a segregationist rally disrupted by a white mob beating three Black individuals and arrests of four whites. Wallace claimed definite plans to run and warned left wingers about his bid.
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Mixed Views of Laxalt Senate Bid Stir Clark County Debate
Lt Governor Paul Laxalt enters the race for the Senate seat held by Democrat Howard Cannon drawing varied reactions. Clark County Republicans like George Shaner weigh the shift in dynamics and fundraising impact, while Assemblywoman Flora Dungan criticizes his record on Clark County school funds. Idaho Governor Smylie and Las Vegas Mayor Gragson voice support, and local official Harry Levy notes results may hinge on Laxalt's stance on funds and Goldwater ties.
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Howard Cannon
George Shaner
Clark County
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Shaner
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Goldwater
Harry Levy
Oran Gragson
Las Vegas
Southland
Civil Rights Bill Signed After Decade of Debate
After weeks of congressional debate and a century of waiting by African Americans the civil rights bill is signed into law by the President. Coverage outlines main provisions enforcement aims and broad reactions including Southern response and Goldwater's Senate vote and ensuing political reaction on page 8 of the Sun.
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West Las Vegas Boy Dies in Fourth of July Accident
Four people died in separate crashes during Nevada’s Fourth of July weekend start. Ledell Chambliss, six, from West Las Vegas, ran into traffic and was struck near his home on Frederick Ave. He died en route to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. The driver, James Altar Drayton, 1901 Walker St, remained unnamed in citations. An inquest is planned. Other victims were Charles C. Flory, 64, Dinuba. James W. Klinger, 21, USN Carrier Division 3, San Francisco. and Roger Roeland, 21, Redwood City, all Californians killed in northern and central Nevada crashes.
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Ledell Chambliss
Jeff Cornish
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James Altar Drayton
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Nevada
Charles C. Flory
Dinuba
James W. Klinger
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San Francisco
Roger Roeland
Redwood City
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