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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
2
The Age extols the Charleston Mountains as a premier rest and recreation region within the West. Visitors including Philip Johnston praise its scenic wonders after a touring plans magazine article reprint, highlighting the park and community value.
The community braces for dust as steam shovel work for oil-bound gravel paving continues. Residents hope shade trees are spared, and praise past tree-planting efforts that transformed Las Vegas from a desert to a leafy, attractive town. The Age laments unnecessary tree loss and advocates careful engineering to preserve greenery while noting the beauty of Japanese umbrella trees and roses thriving in the climate.
Pittsburgh May 2. Professor Roswell H. Johnson of the University of Pittsburgh reports to the American Eugenics Society that Oriental races show higher birth ambitions and lower mortality with Western medical progress spreading. He warns of a potential Oriental population surge dominating global demographics if Western decline continues.
Washington letter notes a trend of husbands living in the shadow of famous wives as womenlike Ruth Elder Kathleen Norris and Congresswoman Norton gain notoriety. It cites Norton, Willebrandt, Ludlow and others who moved from journalism to politics or public life. The piece also highlights lawmakers with prior press roles and mentions Nelson Mason who fills pulpits when ministers are absent.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Blanch Clayton were held at the LDS church at 4 p.m. with Bishop Bunker officiating. She died April 28 in Maywood California leaving seven children and a husband Willard Clayton.
Nevada bank data through March 27 indicate deposits rising from 1927 levels to 44,034,975 while total resources reach 50,954,056.93. bankers note deposits seasonally peak in November and December and compare current figures with a year earlier, though statements were compiled at different times.
The De Kalb county airport at Waterman Illinois is now available for use and will be known as Site 38 on the Omaha Chicago airway. It replaces the abandoned McGirr field and will have a beacon and complete lighting. A caretaker and weather observer will monitor the field 24 hours daily. Regina Saskatchewan launches a four year road program with 20 million dollars for 3000 miles of highways beginning with graveling.
Tay lor Brothers of Los Angeles and Glendale open a plumbing shop at 126 South Fifth on a lot they own with a leased duplex. The firm, including R L Taylor and W C Taylor, will finish the showroom by May 12 and will stock American Radiator products and Washington Enamel.
The firm completed work on the new Wilson residence on South Seventh and announced that the American Railway Express began regular delivery in the city yesterday.
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