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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1965

Page

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Negro dies feared from night riders attack in Anniston

Willie Brewster a 38 year old African American man was shot by white night riders from a trailing car and paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors called his condition near death and said it is doubtful he can ever fire again. The attack followed a rally by the anti Negro National States Rights Party on the Calhoun County Courthouse steps. Brewster was en route home from work at Alabama Pipe Co. and the shooting occurred along Highway 202 near Anniston.

Anniston Ala UPI Willie Brewster William Sellers National States Rights Party NSRP Calhoun County Connie Lynch Brewster Alabama Pipe Co Freedom Riders

Barry Goldwater Intones Own War Policy Views

Former U S senator Barry Goldwater arrives at Temple Bar on the Colorado River with family and friends. He dismisses Johnsons Vietnam bombing plan as similar to his own approach and speaks to reporters via shortwave radio at the resort.

Barry Goldwater Temple Bar Landing Colorado Johnson U.S Colorado River Goldwater Temple Bar Viet Nam Barry

Viets Appeal for More U S Fighting Men

In Saigon Defense Secretary McNamara and Ambassador Lodge met Vietnamese leaders and were asked for additional U S troops to end the guerrilla war. Premier Nguyen Cao Ky urged a specific force increase, while McNamara gave no comment and no commitment.

McNamara U.S Maxwell D. Taylor William C. Westmoreland

Heat and Desert Exile in Las Vegas Summer

The columnist laments extreme heat in Las Vegas with 110 degree days, noting residents and visitors suffer as locals flee to cooler climates such as Anchorage and Newport. He questions who remains to support the city economy and hints at a story on Page 2.

Las Vegas Newport Way

Mars Close-Up Reveals Harsh Air and Hints of Life

On Mariner-4’s second day, scientists reported stunning Mars images and a hostile environment with air pressure perhaps 50 to 100 times thinner than Earth. Dr. Pickering noted the question of life remains open yet optimistic about possible finds.

Mars Mariner-4

Weather Summary From Daily Almanac

Variable cloudiness and continued heat with gentle winds. Today's high 103 and low 80, yesterday's high 102 and low 80. Noontime relative humidity 27 percent. Sunrise 5 36 and sunset 7 57.

Labor calm at Nevada Test Site ends 16 day strike

Guards of the Independent Guards Association of Nevada Local 1 return to work at 6 am Sunday under a 90 day moratorium with Wackenhut Services Inc. No strikes or lockouts during the period and negotiations to resume in good faith. Union president Hall Feeney and IGAN negotiators reached the agreement after talks in Washington with senators Bible Cannon and AEC chairman Seaborg.

Independent Guards Association of Nevada Local 1 Nevada Guards and Wackenhut Services, Inc IGAN Harvey V. Peters Washington Sens Alan Bible Howard Cannon AEC Glen T. Seaborg Hall Feeney Seaborg

High Level Talks Set In Capital on Labor Feuds

Washington convenes another round of talks to resolve Nevada Test Site labor issues as about 800 workers remain laid off. Sen. Alan Bible schedules a Monday meeting with labor unions and AEC officials, inviting James Ryan James Arnold and Joseph Seymour to join, with Sen. Howard Cannon and Glen Seaborg also involved.

Nevada Washington Alan Bible Labor Union Atomic Energy Commission James Ryan James Arnold Las Vegas Howard Cannon Bible Glen T. Seaborg The AEC

City approves land deals totaling over 2 million

The city commission approved two property purchases in rapid order. The Bunker Brothers Mortuary building was bought for 700000 with a five year lease opposite City Hall. A package deal from Ed Levinson and Ed Torres covers 40 acres for 700000 and the adjacent 40acre Twin Lakes resort for 750000.

Bunker Brothers Mortuary City Hall Ed Levinson Ed Torres Fremont Hotel Twin Lakes Lloyd St. John Bunker Brothers

Old Friends Say Goodbye To Stevenson

Adlai E. Stevenson returned to Illinois for the final farewell as his body lay in state in Springfield. Thousands filed past the flag draped coffin in the rotunda of the Statehouse while a 19% gun salute and National Guard howitzers marked the solemn tribute to the U.N. ambassador and former governor.

Stevenson Illinois United Nations Adlai Stevenson Illinois State Capitol Springfield Ill UPI Adlai FE U.S Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Capitol Ident Johnson Washington National Air Force 1 Capital Illinois National Guard Otto Kerner Statehouse Oak Ridge Adlai

Stevenson Interview Reflects U S Role Before Death

In a London interview with Adlai Stevenson conducted by John Cruesman, the former diplomat discusses Viet Nam, China, de Gaulle, and Russia. He describes his London visit as private yet politically busy after meeting Prime Minister Harold Wilson at Chequers. He argues U S troops should fight only to protect independence, warning of broader consequences.

U.S United Nations Adlai Stevenson London Daily Express Stevenson Viet Nam China de Gaulle Russia London Asia

Why Did I Come Here At The Downtown Post Office

A young blonde in a black bikini entered the downtown Post Office Friday morning, drawing male patrons and clerks' attention as she checked mail then left in a waiting convertible. A senior citizen summed up the moment with a quip about his own errand.

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