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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
14
The Sun Las Vegas column dated June 5 presents an opinion piece by Pridey discussing current civic issues and community concerns with a local perspective and sharp editorial stance.
Clark County residents face losses as contractors fail to pay workers and file liens. Nevada tightens contracting laws but many homeowners must seek legal counsel or face costly trials. Stronger bonds and penalties are urged to protect buyers and encourage legitimate builders.
Robert Ruark laments the fading of old New Orleans figures and spots in a reflective piece. He notes deaths and departures, mentions Chep Morrison and other icons, and recalls bars, restaurants, and music that once defined the city. The essay contrasts youth culture with lasting landmarks like The Door and Brennan’s, ending with a wistful sense of a city in transition.
In a rambling reminiscence the author recalls traveling in the Soviet Union years ago with a writer named Peter Stone. They discovered rooms cooled or heated via chandeliers and radio repairs, joking about espionage while trying to arrange an interview with Khrushchev.
Citizens discuss union strikes between Teamsters and electricians, job classifications, and wage scales in a broad May 1964 forum. Letters include praise for coverage of Deolit Park improvements and critiques of church–state views, with appeals to protect freedoms in America.
A reader asks how many dates before kissing and suspects infidelity after a husband returns home with lipstick stained cola. Clarence submits a skeptical take, noting uncertainty in personal boundaries and trust.
A jumble of political quotes and light anecdotes features Sen Soaper on tact and recognition, a tale of a service member facing discharge over a security code, a Capitol hallway quip about moving patio furniture, and casual remarks from Walter Tippy on American dieting.
The French statesman Charles Maurice de Talleyrand (1734 1838) reportedly quipped during a visit by Louis XVII that he was suffering the ferment of Hell. He allegedly added a sharp remark about fate, suggesting life could be better used for someone else after a later exchange with the archbishop.
On June 5 1964 the Almanac notes the year’s 187th day with 178 remaining. It marks the Moon’s new phase and lists celestial events involving Jupiter Saturn and Venus. It recalls Roosevelt signing the gold standard repeal bill in 1903 and 1982 Paris Air France crash with 190 dead.
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