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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1964
Page
4
The article argues for funding and building proper institutions for disturbed persons in Nevada. It cites former addicts in colleges, a youth camp program, and calls on lawmakers and citizens to act now. It warns that leaving homes unprotected invites crime and endangers future victims and potential offenders.
Senator Byrd chairing the Senate Finance Committee proposed trimming President Johnsons fiscal year spending by 6.5 billion with no loss of essential services. He suggested postponing the 962 million anti poverty program until definition improves.
Neutralist Gen Kong declared he would seek direct U S military aid if Communists fail to halt offensives and return territory. Offensive reported to have captured Ban Taviang near Paksane, 80 miles east of Vientiane, threatening the Mekong approaches. Franco in good health despite rumors of illnesses as U N plane crashes in Congo injure none. Dassault wife kidnapped in Paris as dragnet opens.
Secretary Rusk aboard the Kitty Hawk warns that a Communist takeover of Laos would be unacceptable for Southeast Asia. He outlines four alternatives including withdrawal, aiding South Vietnam, expanding the war, or neutralization, and notes Laotian flights are surveying Communist forces as Pathet Lao engage in major attacks.
Union representatives and Reynolds officials remain in dispute after an award issued April 30 failed to be honored. Rudiak cites coercion by Reynolds as the strike continues. Strikers receiving reduced pay may also access funds from the Teamsters strike fund, per business agent William Carter.
Results from Thursday night at Cashman Field show team roping winners Phul Lamb and Earl Morgan with 7.8 seconds while Jim Ray and Gene Ray posted 10.3 and an unnamed pair 10.7. Calf, steer, saddle bronc, bareback, and bull riding times span from 7.6 to 12.7 with competitors from Las Vegas and several other states and nations.
The convention discusses minting delays in Philadelphia and Denver and weekend operations to bypass civil rights issues. Cannon optimistic the civil rights bill will pass by mid June in a form Americans can live with. Harshman cites 21 percent Q1 profit growth and potential inflation from money supply expansion. Belcher predicts Nevada bank health but warns rising savings and loan share. Molthrop flags tax exempt cooperative credit unions as a threat to small business and free enterprise.
Troops landed by C130 aircraft near Calonia as the 101st Airborne and other divisions shift into combat zones. The 1st Armored Division spearheaded Nezona’s notable progress with fresh ground advances. PFC Ralph Dichtenmiller Jr. of Maple Heights Ohio, 20, was killed when he fell from a truck and was run over on Interstate 15 north of Barstow while convoying to Nipton California. He left a wife, Charlotte.
A teen girl filed a $250000 damage suit in superior court on April 17 naming Ronan Sheriff L Boies and three deputies as defendants. The county attorney asked for more time to consider a dismissal offer. A counter file shows Ronan seeking dismissal arguing the claim did not prove he exceeded jurisdiction by charging Miss Rohichaud son with murder.
The defendant, Mrs. Warmington, was found not guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of her husband Bill at their Townsite home on Oct. 23. The appeal contends Judge Zenoff erred by not admitting statements Mrs. Warmington made at Henderson police after the shooting and by the jury instruction guiding jurors not to consider those statements. Harry Claiborne represented Mrs. Warmington. state prosecutors were William Freedman and Karl Grippentrog.
Stocks showed mixed moves in light trading after a two day climb. Blue chips and rails drifted with slight declines while industrials and other sectors steadied as averages held ground late in the session.
Dr Harry McKinnon at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital said tests ruled out meningitis with only a remote encephalitis possibility. Henderson officials advised parents to watch children as Basic High School study triggers state and city health responses including mosquito spraying and population survey. Councilwoman Ida Belle Rizzins plans a council agenda item as health recommendations are prepared.
Robert Waterman 70 died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital with funeral services pending at Palm Mortuary. Pearl May Brown 66 died Friday at Nellis AFB Hospital with services and burial planned in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Hazel Irene Sullivan funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grace Community Church Boulder City with cremation at Mountain View crematory. Palm Mortuary of Henderson handling arrangements. Survivors listed include spouses children and siblings across Boston Houston and California locations.
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