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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1964
Page
1
A column defends federal involvement in civil rights matters arguing that protecting citizens abroad and at home is essential. It condemns lynching and questions Mississippi standards while noting opposition from Walter Baring Barry Goldwater and Nevada Republican leaders. Allen Dulles is referenced regarding CIA past actions.
Sen. Barry Goldwater urged President Johnson to tell the nation the exact U.S. policy in South Vietnam. He questioned Lodge’s statements, accused the administration of news management, and pressed for explanations of Eisenhower and Truman involvement.
North Las Vegas coroner jurors call for a broader probe into the June 18 death of 16 month old Michael Joseph Reddick in the Jablonski foster home. They cite criminal negligence by unknown persons and urge the Police Department and District Attorney to continue the investigation. The child died after being found unresponsive at 5 30 p m and transported to the Medical Center where efforts to revive him failed. The doctor noted multiple bruises and a head injury.
Leona Gage once Miss USA in 1957 and former Miss Nevada, living in Scottsdale, received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to leaving the Executive House without paying a $375 bill. The 26 year old faced fraud charges stemming from the unpaid bill earlier this month.
Bill Galt of Sparks declared in Las Vegas he will oppose U S Senator Howard W Cannon in the Democratic primary. A longtime Nevada resident of eight years, Galt runs fried chicken franchises in Sparks and Reno and previously worked at the Sparks Nugget. He serves on local groups including the Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters, and is involved with the Washoe County Marriage Counseling Service.
In St Augustine Florida a segregationist struck Rev C T Vivian twice during a second Wade In on a public beach as integrationists advanced into the surf. Police arrested Vivian and about 15 segregationists while curfew on night marches looms as Negro leaders vow further action.
Partly cloudy conditions with gentle to southwest winds 10 to 25 mph this afternoon. Temperatures reach 108 degrees with a low around 72, alongside sunrise at 5 25 and sunset at 8 02. Yesterday peaked at 108 with a 70 low.
Washoe County official William J. Rag gio opposes early release of offenders to state institutions as part of a political campaign. Donal O Callaghan, health director, says Baggio should focus on issues rather than welfare and juvenile problems. He notes youths classified for early release may return under a parole officer to prevent overcrowding and unsafe conditions.
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