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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1963

Page

2

Nevada Lawmakers Debate Public Stock Corporations

U S Nevada legislators weigh a bill allowing public stock corporations in a debate. Cyril Bastian questions federal supervision and impact on small outfits while William Swackhamer warns of increased federal control in gambling and interstate commerce. Backers argue public investment reduces hoodlum influence.

Bastian Securities Exchange Commission Wiliam Swackhamer Battle Mountain Nevada

Lawmakers Continue Debate Over Equal Rights Commission

The measure SB230, backed by Sen. James Slattery and Sen. William Dial, would substitute for the current law creating an Equal Rights Commission. After pickets dispersed, Gov. Laxalt said there would be no more capitol protests. Delegation leader Samuel Baines of the Reno Sparks NAACP spoke during the protest.

James Slattery R-Storey William Dial R-Ormsby Laxalt Capitol Equal Rights Commission Samuel Baines Reno Sparks National Association For Advancement of Colored People

Union Rejects Changes to Compromise Package

Publishers and the United Engravers union debated within the $12.63 package agreed earlier. The union rank and file rejected changes on Wednesday night, with publisher spokesman Armory Bradford saying they would consider changes only if the mayor proposed them. Publishers urged the union to resubmit the same package, but Bradford noted no indication from union leaders to do so.

Rank and Armory Bradford New York Times Bradford

Soviet protests over Cuban raids threaten shipping security

The note described as a third formal Kremlin protest to Washington in three days claims Washington bears full responsibility for provocations. It says the Soviet Union cannot ignore guerrilla raids and is compelled to consider measures to protect Soviet merchant vessels sailing to Cuba.

Washington Kremlin Soviet Union Cuba

Tense exchanges widen Cuba crisis across Washington and Havana

Washington and Havana reported rapid developments as Russia threatened to protect Cuba bound ships and accused Cuban exiles of attacks on the Baku. Castro warned of countermeasures if raids continued while the State Department dismissed Russia’s demand for damages payments as unacceptable. News from Moscow and Havana followed reports of Cuban coastal shootings and U.S. flags spotted near Las Villas, with further messaging about the Floridian firing.

State Department Russia United States Baku Nikita Khrushchev Cuba Sometime &Go Izvestia Fidel Castro Castro Washington U.S Cayo Fragoso Las Villas Lincoln White

U.S. Advisers Killed in Viet Cong Assault

Three thousand troops were involved as three U.S. military advisers were killed and ten wounded. By nightfall no contact with Communist Viet Cong guerrillas had been reported. Saigon said no American helicopters took part and government troops moved overland toward the fight. The prior January Ap Bac battle saw five U.S. helicopters downed.

U.S Saigon

Explosion Hits Dry Cleaning Plant Sends Dozens to Hospitals

An unexplained blast ripped through a 75 foot building injuring many as about 50 people were inside. Firefighters battled a fierce blaze hindering a full search while rescue teams freed a man from debris and rushed victims to St. Marys hospital and Tucson Medical Center.

St. Mary's Hospital Tucson Medical Center

Lightning strike forces plane to circle over England

Passengers recount a lightning bolt striking the aircraft near London as the pilot circled 35 minutes over the west of England to jettison fuel. Ministers on board reported a small nose hole but said the captain kept control and no fire occurred.

Beatty London England Roy Newton Fountain Inn S. C Herbert Domeyeil Chester O'Brien M-G-M Maurice Silverstein O’brien Silverstein

Diamond Pursues Olympic Dream Through College Gymnastics

Robert Diamond joins Valley College gymnastics and swimming programs on the road toward international competition and possible Olympic selection, balancing training with collegiate athletics and media exposure from his Dobie Gillis feature.

Robert Diamond Dobie Gillis Valley College

Call for Equal Rights and Opportunity by All Races

A speaker argues for full equal rights for Black citizens, urging an all White legislature to recognize the humanity of Negroes and grant equal employment opportunities. They insist on a fair chance for their children to rise without discrimination, noting demands for decency and dignity rather than special jobs.

Senate Assembly Carson City

Negroes Break Up Third Day of Delta Marches

Police halted a voter registration march in a Delta town for the third straight day as 11 participants were arrested and eight received maximum municipal sentences for disturbing the peace. The group formed at Providence Baptist Church and moved toward the registration office led by SNCC figure James Foreman.

Delta Providence Baptist Church Bobby Soxer Joryce Ladner Hattiesburg Tougaloo College Jackson Curtis Lary Lary James Foreman Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee SNCC Atlanta Lawrence Guyat Chicago Willie Peacock Charleston Miss Frank Smith James Wilson Jones Lafayette Surner Ruleville Charlies McLaurin Robert Moses New York Foreman Guyot Ormand L. Kimbrough

Congress calls for patrols after Cuban attacks

Rep. Paul G. Rogers urges sea and air patrols through the Florida Straits to Puerto Rico to deter further attacks by Cuban forces and exile raids. Senator Stennis and Sparkman deem the incidents part of a pattern but call for strong responses while warning against wider conflict.

U.S Caribbean Paul G. Rogers D-Fla Cuba Rogers Secretary of Defense Florida Straits Puerto Rico Charles E. Joelson D-N.j United States Joelson Stennis John J. Sparkman Dala Senate Thomas H. Kuchel Calif Firme

Miners Rally Protest For Higher Wages In Street Demonstration

Striking miners marched through the city brandishing red flags and singing the Internationale. Banners urged an 8 percent raise, attached to a wider demand for better terms, while police allowed the protest to proceed. Premier Pompidou and Information Minister Perrefitte refused higher offers, signaling stalled talks and government caution in behind the scenes discussions with union leaders.

Ing Georges Pompidou Alain Perrefitte

Westside Ranch and Income Properties for Sale

Luxuriously furnished ranch on the Westside offered for sale with additional income properties. Riding Realty lists at 217 C. South, Las Vegas, contact 362-9713. Member of Las Vegas Multiple Listing Service. Listings wanted.

Westside Westside Income Properties Riding Realty C. South Las Vegas

Rentals and autos dominate odd classified page

Classifieds list apartments and houses for rent with utilities, lease terms, and contact numbers. Numerous autos for sale include a 1962 Bonneville convertible, 1959 De Soto hardtop, Pontiac Ventura and Chevrolets, with prices and contact details.

de Soto

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