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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
7
A Las Vegas citizen recounts a three month burglary losing 14 slot machines, with loot turning up in Los Angeles Beatty Detroit and other sites. The letter questions justice for the seller and seeks harsher action, plus streetside parking changes and lake climate musings.
The Ely region thrives on Ruth and McGill operations with high wages and busy life yet Nevada Consolidated pauses work, likely for under a month, even as Copper Mines Consolidated ships 6,000 tons daily. Nearby routes showcase Las Vegas to Pioche power plans, Mecca for future electro metallurgical plants, and a 110 mile stretch of paved highway through Lake Valley and Connors Pass.
Ely sits at seven thousand feet with snow and cool winters and a pleasant summer climate. Nearby mountain regions host trout streams and hunting grounds. Historic mining camps like Hamilton and the Coke Ovens add intrigue, while Mount Wheeler towers at over 13 000 feet near Lehman Cave famed for beauty.
The article extols Ely for its residents, claiming the town has a high proportion of interesting and sociable people. It highlights the communal spirit and the pleasure locals find in occasional associations with Ely’s congenial residents.
The Las Vegas to Ely route spans about 310 miles and takes roughly six hours. The journey offers steady scenery and various points of interest along the way, keeping travelers engaged throughout the trip.
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