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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
1
Controversial welterweight title bout lined up in New York and Nevada with Griffith defending against Rextigues after multiple prior clashes. They seek a roughly eight thousand dollar guarantee plus a percentage of gate and TV receipts. Cortifith aims for a return with a ten percent cut.
In a veteran column Hank Grlenspun recalls Gen Dwight D Eisenhower and Gen George Patton, reflecting on their leadership during the Normandy invasion. He shares personal memories from his Third Army days and notes Patton’s demanding yet attentive style as troops prepared for inspection tours.
Officials anticipate Glen Canyon Dam gates could open to raise Lake Mead to near normal levels. The May 11 Interior Department order that closed the gates is under review, with possible reversal considered amid ongoing discussions on reservoir management.
Letter from Callaghan to State Health Officer Dr. Warren T. Weathington outlines a four point TB program. He links poverty and tuberculosis to de facto segregation and notes discussions with Dr. Horace Getz and Dr. Otto Ravenholt. The mobile Xray unit resumes its second tour and heads toward a third. Continued on page 4.
The Cypriot press quotes Soviet ambassador Pavel Yermoshin saying the USSR has military power to prevent aggression against Cyprus. Firing continues in the Kyrenia Mountains near Nicosia with no reported casualties. A UN Australian civilian patrol found nothing at Cape Greco, while rumors of 30 bodies washing ashore were denied.
Gov. Grant Sawyer, new chairman of the governor conference, voiced concern about federal programs bypassing states as he spoke at Cleveland. He said governors prefer discussing issues over adopting resolutions, a view echoed by Michigan's Gov Romney at the closing session after last year's civil rights wrangles.
The SUN reports updated contact lines for subscriber services. Readers are directed to call 882-3078 or 582-3070 for assistance.
Reliable sources say Governor Scranton has decided to run for the Republican presidential nomination and will announce in a Maryland event in Baltimore. The decision was described as firm with a formal statement planned in the presence of Pennsylvania Republican leaders and at a high profile convention.
Local notice lists openings Friday at 9 00 pm for mens event 825. Contact Frank for details and participation.
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