This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
2
Premier Ahmed Ben Bella and Gamal Abdel Nasser met on a Nile cruise in Cairo during talks reported from Las Vegas. The 15 mile voyage was used to discuss UAR issues and bilateral relations.
A Baltic report notes a pilot fled southwest of Berlin on March 30 and two privates escaped through barbed wire into the French sector in uniform with submachine guns. A lieutenant said many East German soldiers sympathize with refugees and sometimes miss on purpose. The East German party angrily urged Kennedy to focus on racial issues in Alabama rather than Berlin.
Webb joins Sen. Monroney Rep. Mahon and Rep. Miller praising astronaut Cooper born in Shawnee Oklahoma. Insignia features a shooting star over Air Force pilot wings. Wings awarded for flight above 50 miles. Maj. Robert M. White reached 59 miles in X-15 last year.
The fringe of a cyclonic storm originating in the Bay of Bengal battered coastlines with 85 mph winds then intensified to 140 mph five hours later. Offshore islands Qutubdia Hayika and Hakeskhall were hit along with a tidal flood 90 miles south of Chittagong. Relief efforts failed as planes could not land and rail lines were cut.
A beached finback whale weighing over 30 tons and about 50 feet long was towed to deeper water off Brewster Massachusetts by Coast Guard cutter Acushnet after marine scientists examined the carcass. The whale died in about 2 feet of water and was moved with a 40-foot patrol boat and an amphibious Lark V craft assisting until the Acushnet took over.
Riviera Hotel announces the reopening of Cafe Noir after a $250,000 expansion and re decorating program. The new 24 hour coffee shop features a continental French motif by Albert Parvin Company, with poolside views, luncheon center, and the International Buffet showcased daily with varied foreign dishes.
A swan with a broken leg blocked tracks between Shepperton and Waterloo Station causing one cancellation and three delays. The engineer waited for help from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to remove the bird.
Vatican sources described a dramatic night as Pope John XIII battled a stomach tumor causing internal bleeding. By morning his condition showed brief improvement yet remained critical, with doctors signaling a malignant, final-stage cancer and limited chance of recovery.
King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise of Sweden arrived in Paris for a three day state visit to France. They received a royal welcome and personal greeting from French President Charles de Gaulle at Orly airport in a ceremonial reception.
Mohawk Indians at Hogansburg New York begin a project to recreate a village similar to their ancestors dwellings from 300 years ago. Tourists will walk through camps and huts while tribe members give lectures on Indian customs and lore.
Leopoldville authorities imposed a citywide ban on all motor vehicles from 11 p m to 5 a m to curb a surge of crime. In recent weeks criminals on fast cars killed at least three victims and more than 20 armed robberies and attacks were reported.
A health awareness item urges annual cancer screenings and mentions supporting research funds. The piece emphasizes early detection and community donations to improve treatment outcomes.
The column honors Earl Vause a hardworking grocer who unloaded beef at 3 a.m. and outworked rivals during a union strike. He bet Swift and Company he could outsell rivals, won a fishing trip to Alaska, and backed his justice minded, outspoken stance with fierce dedication. Mae Vause bore seven children. The piece recalls his crusades against perceived injustices and his place as a forthright town figure.
The National Safety Council warned 450 to 550 deaths on highways during the 102 hour Memorial Day period from 6 p.m. yesterday to midnight Sunday as millions travel to vacations and grave visits. Chicago, Michigan, New York mobilized police and restrictions. Pennsylvania banned large trucks on the turnpike. Many cities planned parades and ceremonies nationwide honoring fallen service members amid heavy travel.
Bavarian police reported that an East German couple and their two year old child escaped to the West by crossing a corridor through Communist zone minefields. The daring exit occurred yesterday as authorities described the perilous route taken by the family now seeking asylum and safety in West Germany.
Classifieds list jobs for a shirt presser and showgirl types with age hints, plus multiple house and acreage for sale or by owner. Properties include Paradise Poims home with fireplace, 3 beds, 2 baths, air conditioning, sprinkler system, and 34652 down. Hyde Park 2 bedroom plus, fenced yard. acreage near Tonopah Hwy with terms. storefront and shop rentals. rooms for construction workers. apartments and mobile homes for sale.
The Cuban Air Force via its intelligence service warned the United States to be held accountable for any grave consequences from what it called irresponsible acts. The note cited the Caibarien area and the socialist regime faulting U S groups aiming to exploit Cuba as a 1964 election issue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.