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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1962
Page
6
North Las Vegas editorial lauds President Kennedy visiting Las Vegas to address crowds at the Convention Center. It recalls FDR’s 1935 Boulder Dam dedication and praises Senator Ian Bible for securing the stopover, urging civic groups to provide transportation for youths to attend and stressing the rarity of such a presidential visit.
The Las Vegas Rhythmettes captured first place among 12 top acts during the annual Y day celebration at Hollywood Bowl. Sun publisher Hank Greenspun was praised by Drew Pearson for standing up to Sen. Joseph McCarthy in Las Vegas Monday night. The piece also notes a public reception for the new University of Nevada president Minard W. Stout and his wife at Reno club on Oct. 22.
A collage of wry observations spans voting critics space talk elections and local flavor from Sen Soaper on emancipation to a 12 year old advising on ’63 cars. The piece mixes humor about homework politics football boxing and the stubborn link between home towns and change.
The White House received a secret tape given by Guinea President Sekou Toure during a confidential talk with John Kennedy. The recording, captured via covertly placed equipment in Conakry, suggests Soviet plans to influence Guinea and create a Communist stronghold in West Africa.
In his forthright view, Ruark details how Cuba’s regime uses a vast security apparatus and social pressure to subdue dissent. He explains the failures of land reform rhetoric, the role of informers and family surveillance, and the pervasive fear that deters open rebellion.
Washington reports Undersecretary George Ball faces mounting criticism from Congress and White House aides over his handling of Cuba arms shipments and foreign trade measures. Key lawmakers plan to grill Ball on Soviet shipments while Mills and Bird push for domestic bicycle industry protections. A Senate inquiry notes Ball’s lobbying record for Cuban sugar interests.
Gov Lawrence endorses Grandmother's Day observed Oct 14 praising grandmothers' special place in families. Nevada club members thank Desert Riders 4-H and local groups for support while calling all grandmothers to organize events in Las Vegas and beyond.
The Desert Riders 4-H Club of Paradise Valley thanks supporters for a public show on Sept 29. Washington report notes ALPA president denying charges that Fasten Air Lines pilots cheated on a flight engineer test.
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