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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
2
A reflective Las Vegas column laments the influx of tourists, sightseers, and new residents. It calls for civic duty to accommodate travelers, notes hotel shortages, and cites upcoming hotel projects by George Wingfield while urging a neighborly spirit.
The Age marks a 25 year milestone with reflections on its founder C. W. Nicklin and Las Vegas growth. The piece emphasizes public service, friendliness, and a call for civic cooperation as the city faces its most serious problem yet. It frames Las Vegas as a welcome watering place for peaceful thought where strangers and wanderers feel at home.
The military announces a shift to khaki for everyday wear and a horizon blue full dress with gold red ornament replacing the older army dress. The change outlines new field and parade uniforms for standard service.
Overton High reports a successful Senior Christmas dance with color decor and apple cider. Las Vegas visitors joined locals. Miss Verna Cox and Miss LaRue Cox of St. George Utah remain visiting relatives. Basketball practice continues to recoup two weeks lost with a game set Friday against St Thomas M Men. Coach Stromberg aims for a balanced squad by January 18 as the Pirates visit the Ely camp.
The State Department says Bolivian forces captured Yangaurgia where the clash began and have advanced 12 miles into Paraguayan territory. The note was transmitted to Secretary Kellogg by Paraguayan Charge d Affaires Juan Ramirez.
In San Francisco a trench collapse trapped workers as they dug a trench. One laborer died of suffocation before rescue. The other two were hospitalized in serious condition.
The Nevada State Automobile Co wins a rate plan to charge 15 dollars per car for ferrying automobiles between Reno and Sacramento. Special baggage cars seven feet long carry at least four motor cars with easy loading. The policy aims to boost travel across Reno and increase state traffic.
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