Censorship Row Tangles GSA Stand Policy Claim
The regional director of the General Services Administration bans magazines from vendor stands in federal buildings in three western states including Nevada. The list targets so called girlie magazines but also excludes liberal titles Nation New Republic Reporter and conservative National Review. The director backs policy aims while denying censoring intent, asserting federal authority over reading material.
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General Services Administration
Nevada
the Nation
New Republic
the Reporter
The
National Review
GSA
Las Vegas Sun Staff and Publication Details
The Las Vegas Sun is described as Nevada's only home owned daily newspaper with editors publishers and staff including H M Greenspun and Bryn Armstrong. It lists offices at 900 South Main and notes association with United Press International and several press organizations. Subscription rates are provided for daily and Sunday copies.
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Nevada
The
Las Vegas Sun Inc
South Main Street
Las Vegas
Mom
Greenspun
Ray Germain
Robert Bell
C. D. James
Barbara Greenspun
Ruthe Deskin
Bryn Armstrong
Joe McClain
Ross Tucker
Tamara Andreeva
C. D James
Bob Belz
Herman Weier
Norve! Wood
Dee Coakley
Art of Congress
Allen Kiapp Co
Chicago
Dalif
New York
Ser Francier
On This Day History Jul 20 1963 Pullman Strike Draft Naval Bill
This day recalls events from 1894 Chicago Pullman Strike ending after federal troops withdrew, 1917 World War I draft number drawn by Newton Baker, 1940 Congress approves billion dollar two ocean Navy bill, and 1945 flag atop Berlin as troops join occupation government. Mark Van Doren quote on wit closes.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Chicago
Newton Baker
Congress
U.S
Berlin
Mark van Doren
Dear John and Observer Cartoon Column Snippet
A reader seeks advice on moral decline and personal conduct as the comic exchange jokes about psychiatrists fashion, wealth, and discipline. The Observer guest questions societal decay while the Dear Student and Captain Courageous segments offer tongue in cheek quips.
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John
Rome
Civil rights bills linger as hearings span chambers
A Kennedy testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee centers on outlawing discrimination in private places of public accommodation. The House Commerce Committee plans an omnibus civil rights bill around August, while Senate action may bypass committee and risk a filibuster if the House bill differs. Debate focuses on hearings and potential conference action as legislators push for Floor consideration.
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Senate
Commerce Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce Committee
House
Judiciary Committee
House Committee
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Rules Committee
Rep
Howard Smith
D Va
Senate inaction grows as offices expand
BILL VAUGHAN notes Congress expands its offices while doing less, the piece mocks vacation tales and politics. A stuffed dove gift to Indiana GOP leaders recalls Haleck's acquittal over alleged illegal dove hunting with bait. Karl Brandt argues global underpopulation fears are exaggerated and food output rises with pesticides and irrigation fuels.
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Fiee
North Carolina
Indiana
Haleck
Karl Brandt
Brandt
Eisenhower
Council of Economic Advisers
Stanford Food Research Institute
City zoning battle slander suit in the works
The Sun reports a potential libel action growing from a long zoning fight with draft complaint seen and witnesses likely from city hall. The piece notes planning commission scrutiny, city council tensions, zip code changes, and traffic control questions raised by a city hall employee.
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City Planning Commission
City Commission
Planning Commission
Iself
Post Office Department
Nevada
Las Vegas
Hoboken
Amz
San Bernardino
Vegas
Kennedy fears rail strike threats labor stalemate
President Kennedy says the nationwide railroad dispute could threaten the economy and defense if not settled. Labor Secretary Wirtz criticizes both sides for resisting real settlement and calls proposals mere compulsory arbitration.
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United Press International
Washington
Kennedy
W. Willard Wirtz
Efort
Heaven for whites or blacks in the great beyond
Art Buchwald notes Senate debate on public accommodations law tied to Kennedy civil rights plan. He mocks Southern governors Wallace and Barnett and Sen Thurmond, arguing segregationists profit from race issues. He suggests two heavens may exist, one for whites and one for blacks, and ends with a provocative twist.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Ross Barnett
Jackson
Miss
Gov. Wallace
Sen. Hart
Michigan
Gov. Barnett
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Hell
Nasser Faces Rift as Baath Party Tightens Grip in Syria and Iraq
The Christian Science Monitor notes growing drift between Egypt's Nasser and the Baathist leadership in Syria and Iraq. Baathists consolidate power, purge rivals, and exile a non Baathist general in Damascus, while tensions with Kurds and the Soviet Union complicate the path to a possible Egypt Syria Iraq union.
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Syria
Iraq
Egypt
Nasser
Union
Baath Party
Europe
Damascus
Soviet Union
Baghdad
Christian Science Monitor
Belt safety rules spread across states and a plan for belts
Up to May 9 this year fourteen states required safety belts on new cars and several regulate belt accessories. The movement grows as lawmakers push for effective belts. Dick Radatz shifts from baseball to policing in Berkley Michigan to tackle juvenile delinquency and organize community recreation for youth.
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Travelers Insurance Companies
National Committee On Traffic Laws
Dick Radatz
Ro Ion
Michigan State
Royal Oak
Mich
Berkley
Pete Sykes
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Courageou
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Insiver
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North American Newspaper Alliance
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Commerce Commit
Tee
Charles Halleck
Rind
Speaker
Bill Vaughan
England
Food For
Uoles
Art Buchwald
Heaven
Interlands
Weslington
United Arab Republic
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