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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1964
Page
1
The Nevada Sun declares support for Senator Howard Cannon in the Clark County race over Paul Laxalt. The editors justify backing the incumb ent for progress and prosperity, while noting regret over opposing a respected rival. They acknowledge a duty to readers and the newspaper’s role amid a controversial political season. Page 2 references.
Senator Goldwater will deliver a half hour talk from a platform behind the old McCarran Terminal after his campaign plane lands in Las Vegas. He will pause in Cheyenne Wyoming before speaking locally, then proceed to two Arizona appearances and an undisclosed California destination. Local plans struggle with a parade elephant and a high school band, as Nevada celebrates a legal holiday closing schools. Dignitaries expected include Paul Laxalt George Von Tobel Evelyn Weikle Jac Shaw William Laub Natalie Rupert.
Leonard Mosley profiles William Powell as the era’s deft private eye figure in The Thin Man series with Myrna Loy, contrasting him with rivals and recounting Harlow’s marriages and romances including Clark Gable and others. Powell’s suave, skeptical voice made him the standout among 1930s stars, helping Harlow find happiness while others faltered.
Editor notes eight in a series on Senate odds across 35 races Democrats defend 26 seats to nine by Republicans. Byrd in West Virginia favored 50 to 1. Jackson and Proxmire also favored in their races. McGee and Wold 6 to 5. Benedict and Renk contests reflect Goldwater alignment.
Reno magnate and Harolds Club figure Raymond I. Smith nicknamed Pappy failed to meet his son in San Francisco but rested in a Roosevelt Hotel room after taking a key during a night clerk’s absence. He later said he saw shows and weather and did not fear kidnapping rumors.
An out-of-state truck driver and his female passenger died in a Strip crash when their truck rear-ended a parked potato truck with lights out in front of a motel. Victims Floyd Clements of Eugene Oregon and Deann Hobson of El Paso Texas died at the scene. Driver of the parked truck Modesto Carrillo of San Jacinto California was arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges. he was uninjured.
Harris survey shows a majority view Goldwater as a courageous man yet lack full confidence in his leadership. Voters praise his morality stance and less government power while fearing welfare dependency and extremist groups. The GOP nominee gains positive posture ahead of final appeals.
Weather forecast shows mostly clear skies today with southwesterly winds 13 to 18 mph. Predicted high around 70 and low near 55, with yesterday’s highs reaching 74 and 60. Noontime humidity at 38 percent, sunrise 6 01 and sunset 4 47.
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