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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1964
Page
3
The Senate rejected a southern bid to bar Negro demonstrators from crossing state lines by a 72 to 21 vote. The move was part of ongoing battles over the civil rights bill with Dixie Senators warning of further opposition. Senator John C. Stennis defended the amendment amid limited debate.
Senate leaders eyed rapid action on a civil rights bill amid speculation on pay scale rules. Senator Russell pressed for a nationwide referendum on the act while southern opponents warned against major amendments and aimed to limit filibuster tactics.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union and East Germany signed a mutual friendship treaty that upholds the inviolability of East German borders and treats West Berlin as an independent political entity. Western diplomats say the pact restates known positions and lacks changes to Berlin or postwar four power obligations. Chancellor Erhard’s Washington visit coincides as officials in London and Washington assess the accord’s impact.
Maxwell M. Rabb, New York attorney and Lexigo campaign head, switches support from Henry Cabot Lodge to Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton after a meeting with Dwight D. Eisenhower. Rabb says Eisenhower urged an open convention, and Scranton has declared his candidacy with courage and integrity.
UPI reports Souvanna Phouma announces U S Navy jets resumed reconnaissance over Laos showing troop movements by Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese forces. He says wartime photos confirm Viet Minh presence as neutralist defenses fall near Muong Soul and Phou Kout. Generals warn of a major battle near Mueng Soul with forces moving supply lines toward Vientiane.
In Cologne Germany Walter Seifert a deranged war veteran used a homemade flamethrower to attack a school injuring and killing multiple children and staff. Parents described horror as survivors recalled blurred screams and flames. Police found Seifert's last testament and noted he vowed revenge for perceived mistreatment by authorities.
Lynda Bird John son arrives at Los Angeles International on a two hour layover en route to Hawaii. Security surrounds the arrival as she deplanes and enters a courtesy limousine. She leaves from a Pan Am satellite and heads to Honolulu with three federal agents nearby.
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