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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1967
Page
9
Las Vegas reports raising negotiations between Howard Hughes and Del Wedd about Webb running the Desert Inn. Webb, who runs five Nevada gambling resorts, might take over the Strip hotel Hughes has been buying, a property valued at about 13 million dollars.
The 1967 Americas Junior Miss winner, Mary Dunaway of Arkansas, received a $10,000 scholarship and crown in Mobile before about 9,000 at the municipal auditorium after a $1,000 preliminary. She spoke of responsibility for representing youth.
Albany reports a Delaware and Hudson freight derailment at S and H yards involving two engines and ten cars. A car containing toxic toluene‑gas broke open, four hours later a benzine odor closed a nearby movie theater. No injuries were reported.
Hollywood star Dorothy Provine, known for shyness, avoids public appearances while filming with Dick Van Dyke at Disney. She spends downtime in London, values privacy, and says publicity can help but prefers private life over sensational exposure. Her onstage ease contrasts with private reserve. Comedian Bob Newhart signs Las Vegas shows, Maureen Arthur inks Mirisch Pictures deal, and Jack Webb’s Dragnet renewed by NBC.
Mayor Samuel Yorty appeared as a paid host on a KHJ-TV program, taped last Wednesday, discussing various topics with guests including Pierre Salinger and Tippi Hedren. The Sam Yorty Show runs 13 weeks with potential nationwide release if popular, avoiding local conflicts of interest.
Shuffleboard courts at Silverado Park remain open to the public every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with no charge. The free facility invites community members to drop in for a casual game and socialize.
Today in LB the Marion Rankin Studio of Dancing presents a program at 7 30 p m in the Municipal Auditorium with community singing and novelty acts to follow at 8 30 p m
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