Chamber of Commerce Presses Conventions and Growth in Las Vegas
The Chamber reports new May members and praises the parishioners of the Episcopal Synod while outlining ongoing convention promotion. It highlights expected visitors from Nevada, the American Legion event, and Ahepa, plus planned publicity materials and booster plates. It notes water survey funding, West Coast highway plans, and a publicity push to attract tourism and conventions.
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Boulder Auto Court
Nick Pahor
Gerald W. Davis
DeCrane & Wilbourn
Mercantile — Mission Tavern
Robert Testolin
State Cafe
G. Christopher
Greater
Las Vegas
Community Builders Club
Jas. A. Fleming
John Warren
Episcopal Synod
Nevada
Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Therr
Rotary
American Legion
Los Angeles
Boulder Dam
Department
The
Ahepa Organization
Tuscan
Ariz
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Chambers of Commerce
Union Pacific News Bureau
Bob Denton
Artesian Water
Las Vegas Land & Water Co
Westways
Kern County
el Centro
Four States Highway Association
U. S. No. 91
Chamber
TWA
Grand Canyon
West
Uncle Sam
Reno
Junior Jelly Making Club Promises Fun and Fruit Creations
Frances Lee Barton leads a Junior Jelly Making Club inviting under sixteens to craft jams jellies and marmalades from wild or market fruit. The article outlines simple modern recipes for Ripe Pineapple Jelly and Ripe Rhubarb Jelly with step by step directions and tips on coloring and canning.
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Graig Vinny
Svalou Urwss Nder
Mrs. Barton
City Votes to Cut Bicycle License Fee in Las Vegas
Las Vegas City Commission reduced the bicycle license fee from 1.00 to 0.50 and approved a 0.25 transfer. Commissioner Joe Ronnow argued the fee was not meant for revenue but to speed police time and protect children’s bikes. Commissioner Herb Krause said the city could cover license expenses and plate attachment at 0.50 each. The measure is educational, with H. E. Luce proposing Boy Scouts teach safe bicycle use.
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Las Vegas
Joe Ronnow
Herb Krause
H. E. Luce
Boy Scouts
Mislaid Pump Handle Questions Prompt Editorial
Dallas Journal notes a playful prompt about locating a missing pump handle as it discusses public works and municipal readiness. The item frames the moment with a wry editorial voice, hinting at accountability and timely infrastructure concerns.
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Dallas Journal
Publicity Needed to Bring Them Here
Secretary Liver Goerman notes that attracting attention is essential to bring the group to the area.
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Liver Goerman
Contractors threaten wage cut for Las Vegas carpenters
The Las Vegas Contractors association served notice on the Las Vegas Building Trades Council that after July first carpenters' pay would drop from 1.12½ to 1.00 per hour. Contractors say high construction costs stall projects. the Carpenters union reportedly rejected the proposed cut. Supporting contractors include Harrison Stocks Hampton Brothers Harold Friedman Guy Mathis Ed Strupat James Adams Barney Bartlett and S C Rasmussen.
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Las Vegas Contractors Association
Las
Guy Mathis
Ed. Strupat
James Adams
Barney Bartlett
S. C. Rassmussen
Treasure Island Opens as World’s Fair of the West Attracts Wide Visitors
Thousands of Californians and hundreds from beyond the state visited Treasure Island for the 1989 World’s Fair of the West. Since its public opening, the site has drawn notable regional and out of state interest.
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State
Treasure Island
Henry Ford Hints at Eleven Million Spots
Henry Ford asserts optimism about progress, suggesting a landmark number of spots may be achieved. He emphasizes speed and scale in production as a reflection of advancing industrial capability.
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Henry Ford
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