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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1965
Page
2
A White youth was killed in a drive by shooting described as the work of night riders. The assailants fired from a car near a sidewalk injuring witnesses and prompting authorities to pursue the suspects. Investigators reported a pistol found at the scene and noted a shell casing linked to the attack. The incident drew attention to ongoing racial tensions and prompted a police response and community concerns.
Brief item notes governors being briefed on a new bat policy amid Vietnam era tensions. Officials discuss potential deployment and strategic implications for regional defense and domestic politics.
The column reflects optimistic views on Las Vegas and southern Nevada growth, noting new building programs, tourism gains around Lake Mead, and a favorable economic outlook. It warns readers to avoid overextension, cites forthcoming expert columns from bankers and government officials, and recalls a cautionary banking anecdote from the town’s early days.
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