Debunking a Presidential Nomination Tale in San Francisco
A columnist recalls Senator Dirksen citing Barry Goldwater’s grandfather as a paragon while a 1879 book lists Michael Goldwater Prescott as a known fraud. The piece notes the contrast between frontier virtue and alleged past deceptions amid a modern campaign. A NY rare book collector on Nassau Street provides a lead to follow.
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Everett
Hamlet
Dirksen
Illinois
Cow Palace
San Francisco
Barry Morris Goldwater
United States
Sen. Dirksen
Michael Goldwater
Prescott, Ariz
Nassau Street
New York
Rebellion at UC Berkeley Over No Politics Rule Continues
A three day protest at the University of California Berkeley escalates as massed demonstrators block a police car arresting Jack Weinberg. Leaders speak from the car roof while university officials offer no talks. Tens of thousands in the campus plaza witness scuffles and a vigil against suspensions of eight students for political activity.
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Berkeley
Calif
UPI
University of California
Jack Weinberg
Congress of Racial Equality
Weinberg
San Francisco
California
Stu
University of California Berkeley
Enjoy Your Stay and Las Vegas After Dark Updated Features
The SUN replaces two old entertainment features with two new guides. Enjoy Your Stay on Page 19 showcases area's recreation attractions in weekend sketches. Las Vegas After Dark replaces Top Nitery Acts and Lounge Spotlight, listing lounge lineups and showroom acts. see Page 17.
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Las Vegas
SUN
Tourist on Eiffel Tower jumps to death among tourists
Miss Veronica McConnell a 24 year old X ray tech from Philadelphia part of a Cook’s Europe tour jumped from a tower parapet near Notre Dame. Police said she posed as French and left a crocodile purse with three francs and a magazine. The Eiffel Tower has 334 victims in its history.
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Veronica McConnell
Philadelphia
Europe
Notre Dame
Eiffel Tower
Miss McConnell
Cathedral Square
Jean Strenovic
Dive City Hospital
Weather Today Sees Clear Skies And Warm Temperatures
The forecast calls for a clear day with gentle winds and a high near 94 degrees. Overnight low around 58 degrees with noontime humidity at 11 percent and sunrise at 6 37 and sunset at 6 37.
Portland Man Arrested in Reno Bank Robbery
Robert W. Staudmier 21 of Portland faced U.S. charges for robbing the Security National Bank in Reno of about 1450 dollars. He was captured in a basement garage 45 minutes after the noon hour robbery. Bail was set at 20000 dollars. a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 9. The teller reported a note demanded money and a possible gun.
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Reno
Robert Staudmier
UPI
Robert W. Staudmier
Portland
U.S
Mike Schon
Joyce Knoll
Schon
Final Two Days Opening Mon Dukes of Dixieland
A Dixieland jazz act titled Dukes of Dixieland schedules a two day run with a kickoff on Monday. The engagement features classic swamp to swing tunes and a showcase of traditional New Orleans style jazz at the downtown venue.
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Dukes OF Dixieland
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Nefini Sjuinive
Big Mike’ Goldwater
Little Barry
Goldwater
Washington, D. C
Hank Greenspun
Een Ones
Cal
Clark County
McCarran
Gordon W. Miles
Miles
Las
Vegas
Ann Landers
Bridge
Dr. Popenee
Henderson
Ralph Pearl
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Oregon
Security National Bank
Pat Collins
D “ Emarco & Day
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