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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1964

Page

6

Feighan targets Gielgud visa over morals charges

Washington Rep. Michael Feighan attacks the Gielgud visa waiver amid a broader probe of alien cast members for Hamlet on Broadway. He cites a 1953 London conviction for immoral purposes involving a 12 year old boy and calls for Kennedy to revoke the waiver as officials delay meetings and review.

Washington Richard Burton U.S Michael Feighan D-O House Judiciary Subcommittee On Immigration Sir John Gielgud Feighan Gielgud Rusk Abba Schwartz Bureau of Security & Consular Affairs Robert Kennedy Canada New York Immigration Service Kennedy State Defense Departments Consular Bureau House Committee On Un-American Activities Communist Party Schwartz Capitol Hill Senate Internal Security Committee James Eastland D-Miss Burton

Space battery work sparks jobs and new gadgets

In Gainesville GE engineers develop nick el cadmium space batteries enabling astronauts to stay warm, see and move in space, with tests on a 74 mile plant site. The effort promises safer space suits, portable power, and new consumer devices from cordless tools to pocket televisions and underwater lights, boosting employment along the way.

Victor Riesel Gainesville Fla John Glenn Earth Space Outer Space Boston

Las Vegas Daily Paper Advertising Rates Notice

Local Las Vegas daily newspaper lists advertising rate policy and payment terms for continental United States subscribers. The notice mentions post office registration, advance payment, and national advertising representation through The Allen Knope Co with multiple city offices.

the Allen Knope Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco United Press Internations Nevada State Press Association Americas Hens Pipe Pubishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association The Audit Bureau of Circulation Continental United States

Air Service Growth Tied to One Class Pioneering Flights

The piece notes United Airlines inaugurating One Class service between Los Angeles and New York, following Las Vegas success, with a DC-8 jet flight reaching 700 mph ground speed and storms aloft. It highlights Las Vegas as a growth hub aided by airlines including Western and Bonanza, plus new DC-9 orders for shorter routes. Pacific Air Lines links interior points to the city, attracting air minded visitors.

United States Los Angeles New York United Airlines Las Vegas United Air Lines Western San Francisco Bonanza Air Lines Nevada Douglas Long Beach Calif National Trans World Delta Air Lines Pacific Air Lines

Almanac notes and historic events for March 17 1964

Almanac entry for Tuesday March 17 1964 the 77th day with 289 to follow. Mentions Venus and Jupiter in evening sky and St Patrick feast. Highlights include 1897 Corbett losing title to Fitzsimmons 1912 Camp Fire Girls formation announced 1942 MacArthur arrives in Australia 1953 US wartime price controls discarded. Maugham quote ends.

Venus Jupiter Jim Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Carso City Luther Gulick Maine Camp Fire Girls Douglas MacArthur Australia U. S William Somerset Maugham

Alamo Dog Poisoning Repeats Prompt Salt Cure Advice

A resident reports ongoing dog poisonings in Alamo urging quick salt treatment to counter strychnine bait. He cites multiple saved dogs including Willis Walshs Australian Shepherds and Le Main Davis's dog, noting a fatal first dog. A local dog tag tax passes at 2.00 for males and 7.50 for females.

Robert Zamora Willis Walsh le Moin Davis Alamo

Senior citizen hire plea from widow with 25 years accounting

A 51 year old widow, Nelda Gillars, appeals to promote age inclusive hiring. She notes employers set 40 year age limits, cites her 25 years accounting with recent work for Silver Palace and other employers. She urges a "hire the senior citizen" movement to counter discrimination.

Las Vegas Silver Palace Nelda Gillars

Editorial notes on districting and public concern

In a March 4 1964 editorial the writer questions the quiet public reaction to inequitable districting while citing a Las Vegas Valley Water Users Association member who quips about a change in explanation. The piece reflects on consistent low public concern despite deep worries.

Cern Las Vegas Valley Water Users’ Association Fred B. Houghton

Silence over Henderson joining Clark County Health District

The Clark County doctors at Henderson Clinic supported joining the Clark County Health District and repudiated Mayor Byrne. The Clark County Medical Society offered no statement, prompting criticism that leaders must take a stand on this county wide issue or be condemned for silence.

Clark County Henderson Clinic Henderson Clark County Health District Byrne Clark County Medical Society The Med Ical

Memo of thanks from Las Vegas motel association leader

Morris D. McGaughey praises Hank and staff for support and sympathy toward motel people. Acknowledges Las Vegas Sun feature coverage and February notices. Congratulates on expansion program and wishes continued success for the Sun and the Las Vegas motel industry locally.

Hank Las Vegas Sun Las Vegas Morris D. McGaughey Las Vega Motel Association Capri Motel Fremont St Las Vegas, Nevada

Multilingual Talent Sparks Debate on Language Teaching

A reader Letter to the editor questions American language instruction after noting two young people fluent in seven languages. The writer argues for more early conversation practice in kindergarten and continued foreign language use through schooling, contrasting with traditional grammar emphasis. Ed note adds humor about basic Spanish and French skills.

Senate panel set to close Baker probe amid GOP objections

United Press International reports Chairman B Everett Jordan of the Senate Rules Committee plans to end the Bobby Baker investigation despite GOP pushback. Other items include Melvin Belli delaying Walter Bromberg’s testimony in the Jack Ruby case and Paul Findley warning pay raise politics will echo in elections. Robert M. Mullen counters the Lodge NH victory as not just a favorite son.

Washington B. Everett Jordan D.-N.c Senate Rules Committee Bobby Baker New York Robert M. Mullen Draft Lodge Committee Henry Cabot Lodge New Hampshire New England

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