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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1963
Page
1
The United States barred financial transactions with Cuba and froze about 33 million dollars in Cuban assets held in American banks as part of a strategy to counter Castroite subversion.
Premier Khrushchev overrode Chinese opposition and conferred with Paul-Henri Spaak in Kiev, signaling continued peaceful coexistence toward the West. Western diplomats anticipate little immediate policy shift, despite a Sino-Soviet rift, with talks viewed as a rebuke to Pekin amid cool Soviet Chinese ties.
White House Secretary Pierre Salinger declined to reveal the Presidents message to railroad reps and five unions at the 10 30 am EDT meeting saying it would be another attempt to head off the strike. President and Labor Secretary Wirtz also met with nine Democratic congressional leaders on possible government moves. Senator Warren Magnuson said Congress has not decided on legislation if the issue is not settled by Thursday and favored amending the railway labor act to extend the deadline rather than compulsory arbitration or seizure.
Donal O Callaghan known as Mike, an Irish American with humor and compassion, is appointed head of Nevada Department of Health and Welfare. He is praised by Judge Zenoff and colleagues for dedication, intelligence, and community service, including long hours aiding troubled youth and personal sacrifices for friends and families. He has a background in psychology and government, with degrees from the University of Idaho and studies at Claremont College and Georgetown.
The nation reels as Lord Heath reveals Harold Philby, once sought by Macmillan, was named to the Sunday Observer after a government statement. Philby vanished from Beirut in 1955 and is linked to the Burgess MacLean affair. Meanwhile U S forces report incident at Steinstuecken as July 4th celebrations trigger border tensions.
The long 4 day weekend produced a holiday toll of 872 deaths from all causes with 557 traffic fatalities, plus 192 drownings and 1 plane crash death. California led states with 48 highway deaths, while New York and Pennsylvania tied at 43. Fifty percent of fatal crashes stemmed from excessive speed. (Continued on Page 2)
Dr. Arturo F. Ilia, a moderate, led in unofficial counts with about 2.29 million votes as Argentina moved from Peronist rule. Oscar Alende and Gen. Pedro Aramburu trailed, while Peronists cast roughly 1.35 million blank ballots amid a strong rebuke of the ousted dictator.
Weather note shows a hot day with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph and a high near 103. Overnight low expected in the mid 60s. Noontime humidity near 1 percent. Sunrise at 5 51 and sunset at 00.
About 200 electricians at the Nevada Test Site resumed duties after a bus transportation strike ended. Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co. executive R. W. Kiehn stated there were no deals in settling the dispute that began June 26.
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