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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1963
Page
1
A Las Vegas staffer declines the pledge sparking a discussion on loyalty and the flag. The author recalls wartime memories, displays of patriotism, and debates at civic events reflecting diverse views on devotion to Old Glory.
During federal suit over Nevada Black Book limits, Johnny Marshall faced cross examination about ties to underworld figures. He acknowledged past arrests possibly tied to murder inquiries, and said he knows Tony Accardo of Chicago but was not employed by him. Marshall disclosed about 100000 dollars in Las Vegas property and a 37500 dollar Oak Park home, with four marriages and modest support obligations.
Senator Barry Goldwater said he would vote against the nuclear test ban treaty even if it meant political death. He argued the pact weakens U S strength and warned that even if tests ceased, tensions would persist while world communism remained. The Senate debate continued into a lengthy session as support for the treaty appeared to level.
Four African American integration leaders were beaten after crashing a Ku Klux Klan rally in St. Augustine Florida Three were hospitalized with scalp lacerations and bruises and one was treated and released Klansmen from Jacksonville were charged with assault and battery and released on bond. Victims included Dr Robert Hayling Clyde Jenkins James Hous er and James Sanders Jack.
Deluges after Hurricane Cindy sweep two southeast Texas counties with damage exceeding ten million dollars. Refugees return as rains ease. In Port Arthur levee holds while Mauriceville sees rising waters up to two feet in fifty homes and businesses. No further rise since daybreak in Hildebrandt Bayou and Roai Gully near Port Acres.
Britain will publish in full the Denning Report on sex and security as a White paper next week after cabinet meetings and a confrontation between Prime Minister Macmillan and opposition leader Harold Wilson. The report, compiled by Lord Denning, includes interviews with playgirls call girls gangsters and ministers.
District Attorney William Beko said a Tonopah man admitted killing his incurably ill wife Joyce Bowman with two 22 caliber pistol shots and then wounded himself in an apparent mercy killing. Authorities found a partly legible two handwriting note in the Bowman home.
President Kennedy urged Birmingham and Alabama residents to act with restraint and responsibility as authorities work to ease racial tensions after Sunday's bombing. He spoke after meeting with seven Negro leaders on Birmingham's ongoing crisis and the appointment of new measures followed.
Mme Nhu Ngo Dinh Nhu drew attention at an American Embassy gathering in Belgrade, wearing a blue silk dress and joking about press coverage. She told reporters she would travel to Rome then Paris and later return to the United States for a stated re education plan.
In Aberdeen South Dakota the Fischer quintuplets entered the fifth day of life with the doctor saying the children are in fine condition. Dr James Berbos credited good care and a fine nursery staff for the progress and postponed weighing the quints for now to avoid disturbance.
A Southern Pacific train hit a bus carrying 60 Mexican farm laborers near Chualar, California, killing 30 and injuring 29. Victims Juan Diaz and Roberto Meza, both 22, identified in Salinas hospitals. Driver Francisco Espinosa arraigned on felony manslaughter charges.
Partly cloudy conditions with chance of showers today. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. High near 60s, low around 60. Yesterday registered a high of 82 and a low of 62. Noontime humidity 64 percent. Sunrise at 6 27, sunset at 6 41.
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