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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

6

Las Vegas paper masthead and staff listing

A readable fragment shows a Las Vegas publication masthead with editor and publisher titles, staff roles, and circulation note. It lists Greenspun as editor, Robert Belt as vice president, Tamara Andree as business manager, and other staff, plus a Las Vegas location and press information.

South Agim Street Las OM Greensun Robert Belt Bara Green‘seun Rutwe Deskin Joe McClain Spors Tamara Andree Bob Belz “Weier Dee Coakley Classifie Lo Metter Ean Act of Congress

Right Man For the Job Right Man For the Job

Nevada senators recommend Reno lawyer Bruce R. Thompson for federal judge in Las Vegas. President Kennedy is expected to forward Thompson to the Senate for confirmation. Thompson's family ties include his late father Dr Rueben C. Thompson and brother Gordon on the Nevada Supreme Court.

Thompson Kennedy Nevada Reno Senate Gordon Nevada Supreme Court Bruce Thompson University of Nevada Federal

Trash Truck Heroic Escape Sparks Downtown Fire Alarm

A rubbish truck driver, Robert Williams aged 23, drove a flaming load from a congested alley to a wide intersection at First and South Clark Streets to prevent the blaze from spreading. He dumped four tons of burning waste in a residential area as flames raged behind the Fremont Street casinos. Williams, of 402 Harrison Street, reported the load burst into flames during a regular collection run. The incident prompted a safety scare and a rapid response from local authorities.

First Clark Streets Robert Williams Harrison St Fremont St

Haiti and Duvalier Defy Democracy Yet Provoke U S Doubt

Ruark criticizes Haiti under Francois Duvalier, arguing a long history of dictatorship and corruption. He notes U S aid policies, military ties, and the cock fighting culture as distractions while Haiti remains politically unstable. He compares Haiti to nearby regimes and warns of potential upheaval.

Haiti Africa Hait Toussaint Louverture Dessalines Henri Christophe Hispaniola Fies Francois Duvalier Vondor Don United Duvalier Trujillo Batista Duvalier Et Cie Port-au-Prince

On This Day in History May 1 1832 1934 1962

A history digest notes 1832 political platform formed in Washington for Henry Clay’s campaign. 1934 Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado dust storms spread topsoil eastward. 1962 Kennedy urged U S businessmen to boost economic cooperation. Also a thought from Epictetus on forming habits.

Mars Washinton D.C Henry Clay Texas Oklahoma Kansas Coloradeo Kennedy U.S Epicetetus

Why awards shape our view of art and truth

The piece argues that prizes like the Pulitzer and Nobel rarely honor readers and critics, while confirming that recognition can elevate or ruin a creator. It notes Faulkner Williams and Tuchman as fitting choices, complains about the Edward Albee situation and the Advisory Committee, and questions whether a work is judged as art or a moral lesson.

Britain Faulkner William Carlos Williams Pulitzer Committee Woll Edward Albee Albee John Ciard Hofstra Universit Arts Festival Broadway Theater Party John Mason Brown John Rassner Virginia Woolf For 'T Jugers Beter

Cuba intelligence gap widens warn of new Soviet activity

The article reports accelerating Cuban moves under President Kennedy including reduced low level flights and U2 usage, armed Soviet freighters in Cuban ports, and fragmented intelligence from Cubans, refugees, and embassies. Officials debate motives behind armed cargo ships as five sources show shortcomings in tracking Soviet actions.

Washington Cuba Kennedy Cuban Caribbean Khrushchev Scaelecik Laure Rede Khrushches U.S S. Intelligence Board Central Intelligence John McCone Havan

Inquiring Photographer Polls on Khrushchev and Power

Readers weigh Khrushchev strength and the fate of leaders in power. One voice hopes continued leadership to avoid shifts abroad while another cites aging and potential retirement amid Cold War tensions.

Untitled Remarks from KEN JONES and NYSTROM Conversation

The excerpt records a conversation with KEN JONES CASEY and NYSTROM, noting clerk and maintenance man perspectives. They discuss disapproval of a man named Rowe, threats of violence, and tensions with senior leadership in Red China.

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