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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
6
In Stuttgart, West Germany, hundreds of thousands welcomed Queen Elizabeth II as she recalled Swabian roots and her grandmother’s German ties. The monarch appeared relaxed, waved constantly, and praised the bonds between Britain and Germany during a cordial visit.
In Columbus two Presbyterian leaders urged that race should not affect a daughter's marriage choice. They presented a pronouncement to the United Presbyterian Church stating there are no theological grounds to prohibit marriage due to racial origin. The move accompanies a proposed faith statement under debate at the 177th general assembly.
Fourteen people were killed and 40 wounded when dissident factory workers and tin miners ambushed a Bolivian army unit on a highway outside La Paz. Rebels seized an army truck, miners backed by the Bolivian Federation of Labor opposed the deported leader Juan Lechin. Curfew imposed in Oruno after 40 arrests.
Two British bridge experts Terence Reese and Boris Schapiro were formally accused of cheating at the world contract bridge championships in Buenos Aires. The World Bridge Federation confirmed the accusations after the United States team alleged improper use of hand signals. Reese and Schapiro denied the charges. Schapiro, 54, said he would not play tournament bridge again, while Reese, 52, called the charges unbelievable.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey told a European telecast the Dominican Republic tragedy may lead to a permanent peacekeeping force operated by the OAS. He noted U S troops would be replaced by OAS soldiers and discussed the Great Society as a state of opportunity rather than a welfare state.
A ferry carrying over 200 passengers sank after its guide cable snapped on the Shire River near Zomba Malawi. Officials say 150 feared dead many were women and children. About 57 reached shore as survivors recount horror amid crocodile infested waters.
Vienna reported Albania alleges Radio Tirana quoted Zeri I Popullit claiming the Soviet Union stole eight submarines and several surface vessels while in Sebastopol for repairs. The broadcast named Marshal Rodion Malinovsky and the Warsaw Pact, recalling Albania's 1960 break with the Soviet Union and a former base at Viore.
Bogalusa Louisiana Mayor Cutrer ordered Cassidy Park closed due to high racial tension after a clash between Black and White groups. Negro leaders canceled a planned picnic but pledge more desegregation tests. Council may repeal segregation ordinances at June 1 meeting. A photographer was beaten at the park last week.
Two unidentified youths answered a newspaper ad and returned the next day to steal advertised items from Bill Rodenback. A three speed transmission a distributor and a power wrench were taken from 2750 E. Bo nanza Road while the owners were away. Police estimated the loss at 290 dollars and described the incident as an old racket revived.
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