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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
2
The Las Vegas Age notes its publication schedule Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons and states it is entered as second class matter in Las Vegas Nevada. Editor and publisher is Charles P Squires and it lists Associated Press affiliation and republication rights for news dispatches.
The Community Christmas Committee considers keeping the tree event alive with a revised program. A Christmas Eve carol service and a donation to provide real Santa visits are proposed to replace the old time treat and reach less fortunate children.
The Prince of Wales travels from England to his father in South Africa in about 18 days, illustrating that despite modern transport the world still feels large. The piece notes that such travel far outpaces quick cross continental trips, underscoring geography’s reach.
The Senate disposed of amendments Tuesday and moved toward flood control for the Imperial Valley. After years of study the Libert commission report strengthens the case, warning delay could ruin lives and property. Flood control is the main issue, with water and power to follow. They resolved to stop delays and take action now.
In Chicago a 16 year old negro, Ernest Whitehurst, wounded eight officers including Deputy Commissioner Mullen. More than 200 police and firemen stormed a barricaded building, where Whitehurst fatally wounded himself after receiving fifteen bullets. He died two hours later.
Washington December 12 The Senate Public Lands Committee opened a hearing on Secretary of the Interior nominee West a Chicago man appointed by President Coolidge during a congressional recess. The inquiry centers on his qualifications and his political activities in Chicago.
A daylight hold up in New York's business district involved seven or eight bandits who fired on a First National Bank collection car and escaped with a payroll totaling about $100000 after wounding a guard.
Arrivals at the Hotel Nevada include numerous travelers from Los Angeles and other cities. Names listed cover C T Turner A J Hauk P F Perry Bakersfield ee Cupit Jr Santa Barbara and guests from Caston City Tempe Peoria Reno Huntington W Va and more.
The Elks Charity Ball to be held Saturday evening aims to rally citizen support for worthy causes. The B P O Eb lodge is famed for year round charity and follows the motto Deeds not words as it prepares the big event.
The notice cites names including White F. J. and Sara E. Wise along with addresses in San Diego California. It lists publication dates December 13 20 27 1928 and January 3 1929. The document appears as a legal or public record entry with seals and county references.
Real estate listings advertise parcels in Ladds Addition Clarkes Addition Buckes Addition and Pioneer Heights with sale ending January 1 on easy terms via J H Ladd at Ladds Resort. A Kinston bronze statue titled Lady With A Dove was repainted giving auburn hair a blue gown and updated complexion.
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