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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1965
Page
6
H M Greenspun editor and publisher lists subscription rates for one month three months six months and twelve months pricing shown as three dollars seven dollars sixteen fifty and thirty dollars respectively
Ray Phelps argues that worship of public figures like astronauts judges and Bible authority blinds the majority. He contrasts Hank Green with Momo Giancana, asserts courage in speaking truth, and warns against ignoring constitutional law for majority belief.
The writer cites Bud Albright as county commissioner who urged curb measures on a building stampede. He recalls discussions with an architect investor about labor cuts and daily work. He suggests an expanded piece on the Nevada Savings and Loan suit and critiques federal subsidies of private construction as a factor in rising, politicized building. The note reflects on Washington influence and the phrase Washington Merry-go-Round as relevant context.
Ten years ago Mrs. Gladys Dula of Las Vegas resigned as Democratic national committeewoman for Nevada following a physician’s advice. Five years ago Archie C. Grant led a Clark County Grand Jury probing alleged burglary ring within the Las Vegas Police Department.
A Las Vegas reader questions why the Las Vegas SUN highlighted labor and Billy Sol Estes rulings while omitting a major Supreme Court decision ruling Communist bans on union leadership unconstitutional. The letter accuses a one sided editorial stance and calls for public illumination of the SUN’s editorial bias.
Widow Mrs. W Albert Stewart Jr of Las Vegas Nevada thanks the paper for a sympathetic obituary on her husband W Albert Stewart Jr known locally as Al Stewart an attorney. She notes Fathers Day timing six months after his passing and praises the respectful coverage that honored his memory and supported his widow.
The Las Vegas SUN invites signed letters to the editor under Where We Stand. Typewritten, double spaced if possible. Unsigned letters are not published, nor those with poor taste or libel. Brief letters have better publication chances.
A reader recalls NBC teach-ins on Viet Nam with Hans Morgenthau and a self described unrepentant Marxist, noting limited defense of the U S position. The letter critiques programming bias and media tone, ends expressing relief at not owning a color TV to avoid the visual onslaught.
Gordon Stanton, president-business manager of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 400 AFL-CIO in Las Vegas Nevada, argues that organized labor and management clash as law changes threaten unions. He stresses dues, bargaining, and benefits are collective outcomes requiring financial support from members.
A letter from Yoshitaro Nakamura in Saitama requests foreign readers for friendship and exchanges. He aims to broaden understanding through stamps, cards, and world news, citing youth council guidance and asking editors to connect him with potential partners.
Justice Samuel F. argues that modern health and law favor preventative measures over curing or punishing after problems arise. He contends hygienic public health and preventive crime control are more effective than post hoc remedies.
On this day in 1965 the almanac notes the 170th day of the year with 195 remaining. It lists Lou Gehrig's 1903 birth and events such as the eight hour workday adoption in 1912, the Rosenbergs execution in 1953, Civil Rights Bill passage in 1964, and Edward Kennedy's 1964 plane crash. A Thought For the Day cites Shakespeare.
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