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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1964
Page
1
Secretary of State Dean Rusk signals a broader U.S. military effort in Vietnam as Cold War tensions rise with China and North Vietnam. The article notes U.S. strategy and potential escalation amid regional conflict.
A former inmate convicted of murder sparked a crisis by showing the lack of state facilities for the mentally ill. The warden and hospital administrator clash over treatment options as a Las Vegas bar tragedy highlights gaps. Clark County youth need psychiatric care to divert from crime, experts warn.
In Exercise Desert Strike a 24 hour holiday pause began at noon after a simulated nuclear exchange between Calonia and Nezona over Colorado River water. Five real fatalities occurred since Monday, 25 since preparations began in February, as bases across California Utah Arizona and Texas were pounded in the mock attack. The exercise aims to test national readiness for disasters with forces repositioning during the break.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Red China and North Viet Nam to stop their Southeast Asia aggression or the United States may expand the war in South Viet Nam. He ruled out U S withdrawal and warned of possible Laos actions as U S reconnaissance flights endured ground fire but returned with no injuries.
The 550 Teamsters have been out for nine workdays with final checks averaging about $40 per striker, totaling about $200,000 in lost wages. A federal hearing is set for June 1 on a suit by Teamsters attorney George Rudiak seeking to compel Reynolds to comply with a joint conference board award allowing Teamsters to handle transfers at the test site. Picketing was light yesterday with 20 protesters. three were arrested after Thursday’s rock throwing incident.
Theresa Robichaud, 17, Frenso California, moved to switch from a superior court suit against Maricopa County officials to a federal action. Her attorneys filed a $250000 damage claim in federal court against County Attorney Charles N. Ronan and chief deputy Fell Gordon, alleging deprivation of constitutional rights. The federal suit targets the officials for allegedly keeping the murder charge alive without probable cause to keep her in custody.
Henderson health officials discuss a suspected meningitis or encephalitis case at Basic High School. Dr. French says diagnosis pending while Dr. Ravenholt notes the 10th grade student is out of isolation and not facing an epidemic. Students were given envelopes with tablets as a precaution.
The Helldorado celebration features a Kiddies Parade forming at 9 30 a m on Las Vegas Boulevard North at Stewart Street and starting at 10 a m moving south to Fremont Street west to First Street then north. The final Helldorado day closes with a beauty parade at 1 p m following a similar route with about 86 entries and elk rodeo tickets available.
The district attorney asks the State Supreme Court to overturn a jury verdict that freed Maralyn Warmington, a Henderson mother of two, charged with murder in her husband’s slaying. The appeal contends legal errors require reversal.
Constable Jess Meyer in Baker, California, recognized Margaret Joel Sewell, 16, from a Sun alert about her disappearance. She had been working as a waitress in Baker since May 16 and was taken into custody to be returned to her parents at 2829 West Sahara Rosa. The Sun credits its notice for the discovery.
Nevada Senator Howard Cannon and bankers at the Sahara Hotel opened the 45th Nevada Bankers Association session with a positive forecast for state and national economies. Cannon cited Nevada’s high per capita income of 3372 dollars and argued tax cuts may continue. He blamed the 1955 mint closure for coin shortages and urged resumption of silver dollar coinage while noting debt levels.
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