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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1964

Page

7

Las Vegas Sun Ad Claims Nationwide Representation

An advertising representative is named for Las Vegas Sun with Chicago Detroit New York and San Francisco offices. The notice cites Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Nation Alison Knapple Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Ciece Internetione Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association The Audit Bureau of Circulation

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All That Glitters Is Not Gold In Boxing Upset Critique

Opinion column questions the Cassius Clay Sonny Liston upset's integrity and era, arguing boxing has fallen, clashing with Liston's reign and Clays' risky habits. The piece critiques the fight's legitimacy, McDonald's stake, and the sport's tarnished heavyweight legacy.

Sonny Liston

Dear John and Dear Sue advice column exchange

A youthful writer asks how to handle a shy fraternity man who gets nervous in crowds and asks to go outside. Dear John suggests leaving the house to sit in the car for privacy as possible guidance.

John Dear Sue

Joan Proctor the Next Big Voice at The Blues Angel

Roark praises Joan Proctor a Harrisburg born singer described as a strong vocal talent with powerful belts and a versatile range. He compares her stage presence to Lena Horne and Barbra Streisand and notes her long ascent in New York's Blue Angel venue alongside historic showbiz figures.

Cassius Clay Joan Proctor Cassius Ethel Merman Ethel Miss Proctor New York Blues Angel Joan Lena Horne Lena Barbra Streisand Dorothy Louden Khrushchev Bill Bailey China Helen Morgan Libby Holman Merman Harrisburg Paperman Streisand Crosby Joanie Ella Fitzgerald Sarah Peggy Carol Burnett Belafonte Mike Elaine Eartha Kitt Shelly Berman DiMag

Feix says he nearly stopped Liston Clay fight

UPI reports referee Barney Feix considered a fourth round stoppage and almost awarded the bout to Liston before a late move by Clay. The comments reveal Feix’s near TKOs and a moment of decisive action at ringside.

Miami Beach Barney Feix Sonny Liston Cassius Clay Liston

Clay Upset Redefines Boxing Race and Minds

The piece argues Cassius Clay’s unexpected victory shattered expert expectations, likening it to a war and labeling critics as misjudging his manic persona. It explores how passion and ritual frenzy, not cold discipline, propelled his performance and raises questions about rational control in art and combat.

Cuba Guinea Zanzibar America Atlantic Pacific Harry Truman Tom Dewey Clay Liston Eric Hoffer

Almanac Today Historical Highlights March 2 1964

On March 2 1964 events include 55 Texans proclaiming independence from Texas territory in 1836 Rutherford B Hayes named President by Congress in 1877 Babe Ruth signs for 70000 annually with the New York Yankees in 1927 the Bismalc Sea battle begins in 1943 American airmen destroy a 21 ship Japanese convoy A thought by Mark Twain on self and others.

Rutherford B. Hayes Congress Samuel Tilden Babe Ruth New York Yankees Bismarck Sea Mark Twain

Indonesian leader renews campaign against Malaysia

Indonesian President Sukarno rails against Malaysia in a Bali speech, with Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal attending. The remarks revive regional tensions amid diplomatic strains and press attention.

Denpasar Bali Indonesia Sukarno Malaysia Philippines Diosado Macapagal

What's wrong with our U S Olympic athletes

A reader mocks amateur status in Olympic sport and argues subsidies and playing time are needed. William Perlm an laments player availability while Emmett Elmer notes Russia uses professionals to bolster its program. He questions American athletes turning pro too early.

You Saylor Russia

Questions and opinions on Olympic training and national effort

The letter column features Ken Jones Johnny Champ and Avonelle Lewis with voices from Debra Frankly and John J Johnson. They critique Russia and US athlete preparation and urge stronger national support to win Olympic medals amid perceived apathy.

Untold tale of wheat deal and Soviet shipping pressure

Washington report traces a 1960s wheat shipment crisis where high Commerce officials, under pressure from the Soviet Union, shifted U S shipping policy. It details Kennedy aides Rusk Hodges Reynolds and labor leaders who bent to foreign flag ships, risking thousands of U S seamen jobs and altering grain cargo distribution.

Washington U. S Maritime Administration Commerce Department Mr. Kennedy Jim Reynolds Anthony Scotto International Longshoremen’s Assn Paul Hall International Union Joe Curran National Maritime Union Kennedy Department of Commerce Dept. of Commerce Hungary Peppery Thomas Teddy) Gleason Department of Labor Manhattan

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