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Craps Arrives in Ancient Greece at Casino Opening
Earl Wilson reports on an American VIP invasion for the opening of Club Alexander in Acropolis Palace Athens. Celebrities such as Jane Russell Eartha Kitt Gypsy Rose Lee and Harold Gibbons attended while Greek officials barred toga wear. A big bettor from Chelsea sparked a lively scene as island numbers and tourism lore drew attention.
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Earl Wilson
Athens
America
Greece
Alexander
Acropolis Palace
Aristotle Onassis
Boston
Las Vegas
Wilt Chamberlin
Gypsy Rose Lee
Barry Sullivan
Harold Gibbons
Claire Trevor
Donald O’connor
Lloyd Bridges
B. W
Ed Begley
Bob Culp
Jane Russell
Eve Arden
Eartha Kitt
Lisa Kirk
Gypsy
Marvel
Vikki Dougan
Will Hutchens
Ross Martin
David Rose
Larry Storch
Jack Diamond
Chelsea
Mass