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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1964

Page

14

Las Vegas Subscription Rates Noted for Daily and Sunday

Local notice lists subscription prices for Las Vegas editions with daily single copy at ten cents and Sunday at twenty cents. Carrier delivery costs forty-eight dollars per year plus options.

Set Straight The Records On Veterans

A Nevada election issue centers on the 1963 Legislature's limits on the veterans property tax exemption. The law bars the $1,000 exemption for motor vehicles and sets a three year residency cutoff, while preserving eligibility for those inducted before 1963. The Assembly passed it 35 to 0 with two absent.

Nevada

Jenkins case shows limits of moral crusade in a shifting world

Max Lerner argues the Jenkins case failed to trigger a broader moral panic as global events diverted attention. He notes public reaction was tempered by FBI findings on security and Hoover’s gesture to Jenkins, framing the episode as a moment of trust amid political strain.

YMCA Russia FBI Great Britain Jenkins J. Edgar Hoover Johnson Hoover

Jenkins case reveals limits of general security judgments

A memo on the Jenkins case argues that blackmail exploits character weakness, not sexual behavior. it credits Jenkins with inner strength and cautions against broad generalizations about security threats. The author questions America’s decadence thesis and urges balanced scrutiny and humane surveillance.

Fathers for Moral America formed to counter topless films

Washington reports on an organization named Fathers for Moral America that promotes public screening of explicit films, topless fashion shows, and a reading room with salacious books to alert American fathers to perceived moral decline. The group runs a souvenir counter, slides, records, postcards, and a volunteer telephone center to spread its message. The article notes strong reactions and eager support from many alarmed fathers.

Washington Mothers For Moral America Barry Goldwater Mothers Fathers For Moral America United States Fathers of America

Ex-convict Dunlap faces Ohio in old crime case

Akron born Leroy Dunlap escaped after an in absentia conviction for a 1920 restaurant holdup that left a owner dead. Re-arrested at 64 in Washington DC, he faces possible governor clemency or new trial, while others from the gang met varying fates. The piece contrasts crime, fate, and reform with commentary on urban life.

Leroy Dunlap Akron Ohio Dunlap Washington, D.C FBI Rochester N.Y Army Air Force Bison St. Louis James Cox California

Dear John advice column fumbles on manners and dogs

A humorous exchange features Dear John giving flippant responses about admirers and a reader asking about alpine dogs. The columnist mistakes for a moment and later corrects a mix up about St Bernards, while a second reader laments rude behavior from Irish setters on a binge.

John Swiss Alps St. Bernards

Famous Last Words By Barnaby Conrad

David Belasco died of pneumonia and uttered these final words I am fighting for my life but he throws a good punch doc a good punch

Barnaby Conrad the Golden West Doc

Almanac entry for October 29, 1964 historical notes

Almanac notes for Thursday October 29 1964 mark the 303rd day of the year with 63 remaining. It lists celestial positions and historic events from 1918 Kiel mutiny 1923 Turkey republic 1929 stock crash and 1940 draft stating. It closes with Mark Twain’s thought on truth and cats.

Kiel New York Hepesry Stimson Mark Twain

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