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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1965
Page
6
Where We Stand Letters at The Las Vegas Sun
The Las Vegas Sun invites signed letters to the editor under the Where We Stand heading. Typewritten, double spaced if possible. Unsigned letters will not be published. Brief letters have higher publication chances.
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Las Vegas Sun
Glad That Someone Spoke Up Against the Nevada Test Site
An editor urges action against mismanagement at the Nevada Test Site and criticizes the AEC for labor practices and costly procedures. The piece calls for economic reform, competent leadership, and reduced waste of tax dollars while supporting civilian business practices and community improvement.
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Atomic Energy Mission
Nevada Test
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John Marion Elected Commander of Pest No. 31 Legion
John Marion was elected commander of Pest No. 31 American Legion in Boulder City. Gene Barry and Monique Van Vooren starred in Destry Rides Again at the Hotel Riviera.
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John Marion
American Legion
Boulder City
Gene Barry
Monique van Vooren
Confidence Leaks Away From a Letter to the Editor
A reader expresses frustration with national policy and media, mocking disarmament talks, job pay, TV satellites, and the Warren Court. The letter cites McNamara, Edsel, liberal students, and FBI records, ending with a plea for prayer and a self-deprecating remark about Communist executioners.
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Robert McNamara
Ford Motor Co
Commie
Define Your Terms on Patriotism and Personal Allegiance
The reader argues patriotism cannot be stressed or taught as it is a private inner fervor. True patriotism, the writer says, grows from inner integrity and fidelity to the Constitution and Bill of Rights, not outward symbols. The piece notes the danger of conflating symbol with substance and calls for defining terms before judging overt displays of patriotism.
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Democratic
Nice Letter Debates Unions and Fine Print in SUN
A reader defends unions and criticizes reliance on fine print in a Sun editorial exchange. He cites memberships in press associations and urges democratic unions, while noting doctors and lawyers also benefit from unions. The editor replies that both sides are acceptable and valued.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
California Newspaper Publishers Association
AMA
ABA
Stiffen Backbones in County Government Amid DA Influence
A reader questions whether the county commissioners or the district attorney run the county. The letter accuses the DA of overreach, calls for the commissioners to act on merit, and warns that voters will judge them in upcoming elections.
Ode To Adlai tribute from William Baffa
A brief elegy praising Adlai Stevenson with lines about his eloquence integrity and global impact. The author William Baffa expresses pride, sorrow, and admiration for his fight to keep people free.
Editorial Praise and Liquor Purchase Fears Cited
Letter writer commends a morning editorial of July 9 and argues that licensees fear trouble when a minor makes a liquor purchase despite precautions.
Letter to the editor criticizes local schools and politics
A Nevada reader attacks Clark County schools and administration criticizing funding, construction, and curriculum. The writer condemns a superintendent’s Russia trip and laments tuition costs, calling for honest discussion and blaming waste. She cites moving from Nevada and thanks Dr. David Sands and Mr. Greenspun.
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Clark County
Russia
State of
Nevada
Column Urges Unified Action to Preserve Independent Press
A reader praises the Sunday column on dangers from national advertisers and calls for a coordinated industry response. He argues newspapers radio and TV face economic pressure and urges publishers editors and broadcasters to lead a public effort to retain independence.
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Tipon
Gill Blensley
Need for Tax Break to Boost Home Upgrades and Trades
A speaker argues for federal tax relief to encourage homeowners to improve properties. They contend real estate taxes deter renovations, hurting building trades and broader business. The idea would mirror tax deductions for plant and factory upgrades to stimulate economic activity nationwide.
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United States
Adlai Stevenson Praised as World Figure by Letter Author
The writer, Barbara O Gorman, calls Stevenson a fine representative who kept the American flag high at the United Nations. She situates him as a statesman linked to Lincoln, expressing communal mourning and respect.
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Adlai Stevenson
United States
Stevenson
United Nations
Abraham Lincoln
Almanac highlights and historic events for July 24
Almanac notes July 24, 1965 a Saturday with 160 days left. It recalls Alexander Dumas born 1802, Brigham Young leading Mormons to Utah 1874, Tennessee readmitted 1866, Hoover Kellogg Briand Pact 1929, Nixon Khrushchev kitchen debate 1958, and a thought from Dumas on truth.
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Alexander Dumas (the Elder
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Richard Nixon
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