Johnsons Object Lesson in Nevada Politics and Rural Leaders
Nevada leaders from cow counties shape state politics through the McCarran network. Ely lawyer Dutch Horton criticizes city talk as he notes country boys possess talent and leadership from ranch and store backgrounds. Horton aims for Lane City mayor while Clark delegates recall his skill with the gavel at Democratic conventions.
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Unions Vie Over Las Vegas Casino Dealers
Two unions race to organize casino dealers in Las Vegas amid renewed wooing and bitter disputes. The effort spotlights union efforts to recruit workers at major gaming houses and the competitive tactics used in high stakes labor drives.
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Reno Bank Suspect Shot Down
SAN JOSE Calif CAPT one of the FBI's 10 wanted fugitives George Zavada was captured after a brief gun battle in which he was seriously wounded He drew a revolver and fired at agents but they returned fire wounding him Zavada hospitalised after surgery at Santa Clara County Hospital He was wanted in connection with bank holdups including a Reno bank attempt and Las Vegas dealer union drive continues on Page 4.
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U S Air Force Strikes Laos Anti Aircraft Positions
U S Air Force jets conducted a strong retaliatory attack on communist anti air craft guns in central Laos last Tuesday. F100 Super Sabres blasted radar guided batteries used against a Navy RE 8 photo reconnaissance plane and an armed FS fighter escort. The operation, from an unidentified base, appeared ordered to deter Red China and North Vietnam and was kept discreet by Washington.
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Las Vegas Eyes Purchase of State Office Building
Las Vegas weighing a possible purchase of the State Office Building at Second Street and Bonanza Road after a feasibility study. A city survey of facilities began in May following plans for a new Sahara Avenue complex and a sale offer to the city. Mayor Oran Grayson said the study should finish midweek and the commission will discuss the purchase. The State Planning Board began its review in April.
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Scranton Concedes Votes as Goldwater Leads Delegates
Barry Goldwater extended his delegate lead with wins at New Mexico and Idaho while William V. Scranton gained delegates in Connecticut and Virginia amid a shifting Republican convention race. Scranton carried 12 of 16 Connecticut delegates after urging moderation, as Goldwater neared the 746 needed for nomination.
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Lawyer Lashes Scranton For Lack of Courage
A leading Democrat criticizes Gov. William Scranton for not declaring presidential candidacy at the governors conference, arguing the move hurts his GOP nomination chances. The remark highlights intra party tensions as the campaign begins.
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GERMANS STARTLED ON D DAY D DAY MEMOIR REVEALS ALLIED SURPRISE
The article recalls D Day with Allied ships hidden by fog as they approached Normandy. It quotes a German officer who claimed witnessing “all the ships there are in the world.” An exclusive twenty year retrospective on the invasion is teased on page 37.
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Scranton Hits Goldwater In Connecticut Convention
Gov. William W. Scranton opened his last-ditch bid for the Republican nomination in Hartford by winning 12 of Connecticut’s 16 national convention votes. He blasted Sen. Barry Goldwater’s policies as outlandish and announced a cross-country tour to stop Goldwater, urging Republicans to reject the front runner to avoid a November defeat. A 300-strong Goldwater crowd waited outside Bushnell Auditorium as Scranton spoke.
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Diplomat Tells Needs In Carson
Ceylon ambassador Merenna Francis De Silva Jayaratne during a four day Nevada trip urged trade gains over aid. He said if prices for agriculture and imported industrial goods stabilize, aid would not be needed, noting rising import costs and falling export prices widen the trade gap. He emphasized avoiding alignment with big powers amid capitalist communist rivalry.
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New SUN Circulation Numbers In Effect
The Sun announces new subscriber service lines 382 3078 and 382 3070 for circulation matters. Readers urged to use the updated numbers for account inquiries and delivery questions.
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