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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

2

Summer Sun Advice and Local Hot Spots Chronicle

Local sunburn tips warn against overexposure while noting a scorching 90 degree day near Hemingway Harbor. Readers are guided to use sunblock, avoid standing for long, and seek cool spots like Eddie Rascher’s Ringside Grocers and nearby diners. Mentions Kay Stevens and local venues on Las Vegas Boulevard and Nellis Street with humorous asides about summer life.

Bartez Hotel Hemingway Harbor Lake Mead Marina Ah Lake Ime Mead Rangers ART “‘Life & Ifesaver Partin & Handy Andy” Anderson Coast Guard Rascher Ringside L.V. Blvd L.V Vegas Riv Kay Tevens Ement BOB & ‘Earl's Nellis Catherine B.&p Fern

Adoption Bills Highlight California Legislature Actions

The legislature debated adoption reform with Murdy proposing federal studies suffice for state requirements, while local adoptions still require home studies. Other actions included pay limits for a crash judgment, a new $12 million program for handicapped students, and Senate efforts to tighten chloromycetin controls.

Raymond Proxmire Anaheim Helen Clauson Department Murdy Rudolph Michaels

McClodden Gun Incident Sparks City Scare

McClodden confessed an illicit affair and bought a .32 revolver after an argument. He pursued his wife and her brother to the police station area, claiming a prior struggle over the weapon. He said he worked two jobs to support his family and suspected long‑standing infidelity.

Washington McClodden

Irene Ryan Joins Bob Hope On WWII USO Tours Overseas

Irene Ryan of The Beverly Hillbillies joined Bob Hope during World War II on USO tours performing for troops at overseas military installations. The pair toured together bringing entertainment to service members stationed abroad.

Irene Ryan The Beverly Hillbillies Bob Hope

European nations weigh response to U S carrier rate dispute

In Oslo sources the Norwegian government will wait the British U S dispute outcome before restrictions. Danish officials report no ban. A Dutch source says landing rights to U S carriers may be withdrawn. Swiss officials say 12 European airlines won’t reverse their rate agreement despite U S threats. Canada supports the CAB unless forced otherwise. Pan Am notes Italian authorities were informed but have no further word.

Oslo U.S Zurich United States CAB Anave Alan Boyd Bord Canada Rome

Raleigh Race Protests Rally at Courthouse as Jailed Negros Starve

Police report 40 Negroes attacked by white youths with rocks and boards. In Raleigh authorities detained over 100 Negro prisoners who refused bond and remained jailed on Confederate Memorial Day. Shaw University students protested outside the jail over meals for inmates, while officials argued the prisoners could leave but chose to stay in.

Rollins H.O. Kemp Raleigh N.C Wake County Preston Winbone Shaw University North Carolina Winborne

Castro Seeks Basis for U S Cuba Relations

Fidel Castro argues that peaceful coexistence should guide world development and that differences between the Soviet Union and China do not preclude harmony with the United States. He says he is willing to work toward better U S Cuba relations and to view U S steps toward peace with cautious optimism.

Soviet Union People's Republic of China Castro Charles de Gaulle Kennedy Peoples Republic of China China United States

Navy tests Polaris A-3 nose cone flight to space edge

The Navy reports a successful test as the A-3 nose cone rode to edge of space and re entered. Earlier launches from the U S S Observation Island ended in loss of control and explosions. Plans call for more sea tests and an eventual submerged launch from a nuclear submarine off Cape Canaveral.

Earth Navy U.S.S. Observation Island Cape Canaveral

Jim Nabors Born in Sylacauga Alabama

The future Andy Griffith Show star Jim Nabors was born in Sylacauga Alabama to a local police officer, marking the beginnings of a notable TV career with CBS.

Jim Nabors Andy Griffith Show CBS Television Network Sylacauga, Ala

Brothers Honored Judges Misidentified In Photo

The piece notes an erroneous likeness in a photograph where Gordon Thompson was mistaken for his brother Bruce. Both men are praised for their qualifications to federal and Nevada judiciary roles, with an apology for the mix up and a salute to the senators’ recommendation for the next federal judge in Nevada.

Gordon Thompson Bruce Gordon Judiciary Nevada Supreme Court

Racial pact ends Birmingham sit-in and segregation protests

The six person group including Revs Shuttlesworth Abernathy and King announced a three White and three Negro accord to desegregate lunch counters restrooms and boost Black job opportunities. It calls for release of arrested demonstrators and talks with the Senior Citizens Committee as city leaders praise the agreement. Sidney Smyer urged whites to accept the necessity to avoid an explosion and King expressed confidence authorities will honor the pact.

Senior Citizens Committee Birmingham Fred Shuttlesworth Ralph Abernathy Martin Luther King Jr Sidney Smyer Smyer King

Black Muslims in Temple Riot Case Prompt Testimony

Informant described a confrontation as a minister reported a member was hurt when an officer struck codefendant Charles Zeon. He testified that three more officers entered, pushed about five brothers into a cloak room, lined them up, and did not tell them they were under arrest as defense opened its case. Two Black Muslims tied to police questioning also testified.

John Morris Charles Zeon

Lost Diamond Ring At Bonanza Club Reward Offered

Man leaves message at Bonanza Club cashier for a lost diamond ring with a $100 reward. Call 384-8448 to claim. The notice is placed in a local public classifieds page.

Bonanza Club

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