NAACP Breaks Tradition Opposes Goldwater for President
NAACP delegates adopt a resolution urging Republicans to deny Goldwater the nomination citing his stance on civil rights. The group also calls for a Mississippi boycott until governance returns to Democratic, law abiding principles. Medgar Evers widow warns of danger in Mississippi as she recalls the slain leader and notes rising unity among Negroes. The board urges President Johnson to remove Mississippi officials and assume control of the state government.
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Johnson orders more FBI agents to assist search in Mississippi
President Johnson directed a heightened FBI presence as three missing civil rights demonstrators remain sought in Mississippi. George Reedy said Hoover and the President agreed to extend federal agents in the state as needed for law violation probes. Dulles advised caution to students joining the movement.
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Clear Choice: Fountain withdraws from Nevada House race
Three term Las Vegas city commissioner Ed Fountain withdrew from the Democratic nomination for Nevada's at large House seat saying voters deserve a clear choice between a moderate and a coney continued candidacy might also deprive Southern Nevada voters of sending one of their own to the House. Fountain cited Southern Nevada growth and his city experience as reasons for the decision.
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Sun Returns with New Look in Las Vegas Edition
The Las Vegas Sun unveils a refreshed design with a modern appearance on the front pages. The changes include visible layout updates and behind the scenes improvements to production and presentation.
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SUN Fire Hits Newspaper Building and Overhaul Plans
The SUN suffered a major blaze at 9805 Main St destroying the page press and equipment with losses near 1.5 million. Hank Greenspun ordered publication to continue, staff regrouped in the Deskin garage and announced a complete redesign including new page-one design and engraved column titles.
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Ruby denies premeditated Oswald killing claim
Defense lawyer Trohano said condemned killer Jack Ruby did not tell Chief Justice Warren that the Oswald slaying was premeditated. Warren spent a day in Dallas as head of the Kennedy assassination commission. Ruby, sentenced to death for Oswald’s murder, was described as disjointed and irrational during the 3 hour jail visit.
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Partly cloudy day with hot 100 degree high forecast
Partly cloudy conditions with southwest winds up to 18 mph. Today's high around 100 and low near 65. Noontime humidity around 50 percent. Sunrise at 5 26 and sunset near 2 02.
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