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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1964

Page

3

Time Arrives to Pass Civil Rights Bill Dirksen Says

Senate Republican leader Everett M. Dirksen declared that the moment has come to pass a civil rights bill and nobody will stop it. He helped shape amendments with Robert F. Kennedy and Democratic leaders to break a Southern filibuster and enable a cloture vote. Senator Richard B. Russell opposed, calling the amendments more obnoxious to the South.

Bill Dirksen Senate Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Ilinois Atty Robert KF. Kennedy Richard B. Russell Dga House South

Khrushchev lashes out at submarine policy in Cairo rally

In Port Said Khrushchev denounced U.S polaris submarines in the Mediterranean and accused the West of aircraft carrier diplomacy while pledging Soviet aid to Egypt and Suez Canal authority at a mass rally. He said the USSR would extend technical and material help to the Egyptian people.

U.A.R UPD Nikita S. Krushchev Mediterranean United Arab Republic Khrushchev Egypt

Killer duck Ruby held in mental illness treatment cell

District Judge Joe B Brown disclosed that a suspected killer known as Ruby is in a maximum security cell for mental illness treatment. Leaked reports say Dr Robert Stubblefield told the judge Ruby 34 requires treatment and a sanity hearing may be arranged.

Joe B. Brown Duck Ruby Issin Lee Harvey Oswald Robert Stubblefield Brown Ruby

Bombing Attempt Targeted Norway Royal Residence

Police reported a four pound homemade bomb found near the wall of Bygdoey Konsgaard, a summer residence of King Olav, where Soviet Premier Khrushchev planned to stay during his late June visit. A man with a dog climbed the wall and fled after a watchman spotted the device. authorities seek clues as they investigate several mentally disturbed suspects.

Oslo UPS Nikita S. Khrushchev Bygdoey Konsgaard Olav

Weather table shows nationwide 24 hour temps and rain

A Brontzed Press International weather table compiled by the U S Weather Bureau for yesterday lists temperatures and precipitation across major cities including Helena Honolulu Kansas City Los Angeles and San Francisco ending at 4 am local time. The report notes a frigid -9 degree start and a high near 68 degrees in the observed period.

Helena

Weather notes record high in Needles California

A weather bulletin reports the highest temperature in the continental US at Needles California reaching 105 degrees. The accompanying low temperature detail appears garbled, with Winnemucca Nevada mentioned but not clearly legible.

New YO Oos Weather Bureau Alaska Hawaii Needles Calif Winnemucca New

Labor Leaders Reject Johnson Wage Check Plan

Washington reports the APL-CLO executive council rejected President Johnson’s proposal to tie pay raises to national productivity gains. The leaders argued wage restraints must pair with price and profit controls to be fair and workable. George Meany of the AFL-CIO noted employers and unions share responsibility to negotiate within reason and opposed government action to curb wages except in emergencies.

Washington Uae Executive Council Johnson George Meany Abl-Cio

Confusion surrounds ax murder probe aboard Brazilian freighter

On the Pomona off the high seas captain Jacob Natvig of Norway was hacked to death. First mate Alf Olsen placed the chief steward under arrest but could not confirm guilt. The case remains murky with questions of command and jurisdiction unresolved by Coast Guard and FBI.

Tery Alf Olsen Pomona Jacob Natvig Norway Natvig Bodty Coast Guard Federal Bureau of Investigation U. S

U S Pledges Action to Halt Communist Gains in Laos and Vietnam

U S officials warned they will take steps to protect Laos and South Vietnam as Communist forces press advances in the Plain of Jars. Secretary Dean Rusk and Defense chief McNamara stated the United States will do what is necessary to aid the regimes and safeguard Southeast Asia during a briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. President Johnson convened leaders to discuss the deteriorating Laos situation and broader regional security.

Washington UPI United States Laos South Viet Nam Plain of Jars State Department Dean Rusk Iecessary Rusk Robert S. McNamara House Foreign Affairs Committee Pathet Lao

Urge More Aid for Viets in Southeast Asia

Defense Secretary McNamara and Secretary Rusk urged Congress to approve an extra 125 million dollars in military and economic aid for South Viet Nam. They testified in a closed session before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, saying Viet Cong guerrillas have stepped up attacks amid recent regional upheavals.

Washington UPI Robert S. McNamara Dean Rusk Congress Southeast Asia House Foreign Affairs Committee Johnson South Viet Rusk South Viet Nam

Chevy II Nova economy vacation travel ad

Chevrolet promotes the Chevy II Nova as a family car suited for trips with comfort and style. It highlights features like child-proof upholstery, large storage, sun visors, and rust-preventing components while touting fuel efficiency and self-maintaining technology. The ad invites readers to Trade N Travel Time at dealers.

Fisher Chevrolet

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