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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1963
Page
1
Hank Greenspun discusses pledges of allegiance, patriotism, and public ire. He laments objectors, switchboard delays, and the risk of controversial views. He notes Ku Klux Klan and American Nazi rhetoric resurfacing and warns against superficial patriotism in southern California.
The Senate approves a nuclear test ban by an 80-19 roll call with all but one member present. The pact bans tests in the atmosphere space and underwater, permits underground tests. President Kennedy calls it a small but significant step toward peace as Secretary Rusk negotiates with Soviet and other world representatives in New York.
The State Gaming Commission revoked licenses of two Las Vegas books for altering betting slips to dodge taxes. Saratoga Race Book owned by Henry Sonny Remiloff and Lamar Bergen, and Vegas Turf and Sports Book owned by George Milton Specht, had licenses revoked after hearings in June and August. Deputy AG Norman Samuelson said the formal order would be served soon.
Mrs. Sybil Burton, in a New York interview, says she has no intention of divorcing Richard Burton despite Elizabeth Taylor’s plans to wed him within three months. She jokes about keeping him close, stating her children and she have him “tied hand and foot” and he will be $2 million richer when she gets him back.
The University of Mississippi expelled its only Black student Cleve McDowell for carrying a concealed weapon to class. The action is described as restoring total school segregation in the state.
A Pan American World Airways jetliner carrying 78 aboard was hit by Communist ground fire near Saigon while en route from Jakarta and Singapore. The No. 3 engine lost oil pressure after a 30 caliber bullet pierced it. the plane landed safely about six miles from the airport. Passengers included two infants. crew of 10. Officials said engine repairs would occur in Saigon and the flight would continue.
Attorney Hary Claiborne for Frank Sinatra won extra time to file his notice of defense in the state gaming authorities battle for a Cal Neva license. The extension runs until October 7.
Ferdinand Waldo Demara known as The Great Impostor surfaces at North Fork California and announces he will serve as superintendent of a teen rehabilitation high school for boys aged 16 to 18. Three teachers hired for eight students per class. sponsored by religious associations with minister-board leadership. site was a former Lutheran church camp.
The State Gaming Commission approved a transfer of interests among Thunderbird Hotel owners and pari mutuel betting at the hotel's race track. The transfer follows the death of Marion Hicks on Sept 10, 1961, after which Hicks and Jack Lane were removed from the license, and a new organization assumed control.
The State Gaming Commission will consider cheating charges October 22 in Carson City against Robert R. Elsen, owner of the Victory Club on Boulder Highway, and Benjam in H. Lindsey, a dealer. Lindsey allegedly pulled a gun on a patron who won $600 at a 21 game on June 5 and is accused of dealing seconds on August 9 plus related incidents since 1962. The casino was shut August 22 by an emergency order. Atty. Harry Claiborne will represent the casino.
Today's high reaches 95 with gentle winds and a mild low of 65. Yesterday's conditions matched with a 95 high and 65 low. Noontime humidity sits at 15 percent as sunrise occurs at 6 31 and sunset at 6 33.
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