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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1964
Page
2
Bank of Las Vegas gossip column notes a hotel fire near recovery, welcomes readers with birthday wishes to staff, a cartoon gag about a vault gag, a sales push for a new Casablanca style casino branch, and playful ads promoting future openings in desert city venues. It highlights local humor, promotions, and a grand opening timeline for a Sunrise branch.
The Nellis Air Force Base Exchange solicits bids for operating a Watch Repair and Key Making concession. Contact Mr Paul A Svenson Civilian Exchange Officer Building 753 Telephone 3827-1800 ext 22131. Bids due by 1200 hours 25 September 1964. Pub Sept 2 3 4 5 6.
In Nevada multiple candidates pursued the U S Senate and congressional bids. Lt Gov Paul Laxalt held a strong lead in the Republican Senate race while Las Vegas figures George Von Tobel and Steve Kostelac vied for assembly dominance. Clark and Washoe counties expect ground-up organizing to counter Democratic registration advantages. Turnout was estimated around 60 percent statewide with Clark County leaders predicting 60 to 65 percent.
Senator Jacob Javits of New York said it would be speculative to say he might vote for Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson over Republican Barry Goldwater. He also urged Clare Boothe Luce not to run against Senator Kenneth Keating. He would rather leave his position as it stands today.
A labor dispute at the Nevada Test Site features Teamsters Local 631 and Culinary Local 226 amid injunctions and stalled actions. Reynolds contractor operations were disrupted as unions abstain pending legal positions, with observers noting hesitation across the strike as injunctions and council reactions loom.
An editorial argues Hank Greenspun predicts Goldwater forces will suffer the largest defeat in election history. It asserts the American people demand moderation and responsible government and that crackpots have no place in leadership.
Henderson is sued for 50 thousand dollars over a water well on private property near Boulder Highway. Carl Cohen claims the city drilled without permission and ignored a warning letter delivered to Mayor Byrne on August 24. Councilwoman Ida Bella Riggins says the council was not informed of the warning.
Senate leaders weigh ethics panel on McCloskey case as Reynolds alleges kickbacks linked to Johnson campaign funds. Reynolds testifies he handed Baker 15,000 in cash and checks totaling 25,000 routed via Baker to Democratic funds. He recalls 1959 breakfast with Baker and McCloskey outlining the deal for stadium insurance contracts.
Air Force Secretary Eugene M. Zuckert warned in Dayton that the United States lags in technological education with no quick reversal. He cited Soviet gains in science and engineering teachers and output, noting 75 percent more instructors and that 1959 produced triple U S engineers, with Russia’s trend rising.
Twelve witnesses testified in a late session about gunfire as Howard and Brown followed a car across a bridge on Georgia 72 in rural Madison County. Howard said shots came from the left and Brown recalled two reports while asleep.
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