Those Glamorous Hotels Just Didn't Spring Up Overnight
The Sun opens a series on Las Vegas Strip history noting El Rancho Vegas, Last Frontier, and New Frontier amid rapid growth after 1940. It traces ownership changes from Adler and Resnick to Katleman, notes 1960 fire at El Rancho, Hughes purchase, and Frontier developments through 1967 with high rise plans and casino expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas Strip
Casino Center
the Sun
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Hoover Dam
Tommy Hull
el Rancho Vegas
el Rancho
Sanford Adler
Charlie Resnick
el Rancho, Inc
Beldon Katleman
Katleman
William J. Moore
Moore
Frontier Hotel
Frontier
Howard Hughes
Public Health Official Presses Air Pollution Reform
Clark County Health District chief Dr. Otto Ravenholt calls for more funding and tighter rules to curb air pollution. He cites need for a permit system, effective penalties, and federal standards, noting existing programs lack funds and authority. He warns of weak enforcement and delays in actions, with public hearings planned for new regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Health District
Otto Ravenholt
LV Valley
BMI
Henderson
Ueckert
Feds
Nevada State Environmental Health Dept
Ernest Gregory
Ravenholt
Federal Park Citizens Committee Aims to Lift Local Children
North Las Vegas group led by George Steffy forms to improve child welfare through tuition aid, annual awards, and cleanup programs. A newsletter History Makers will highlight children's achievements as the plan gains members and funding. The effort seeks to unite neighbors and reinforce American community values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steffy
Federal Park
Las Vegas
Citizens Committee
North Las Vegas City Council
America
History Makers
Radio hosts seek answers while inviting doctors to inform the public
The writers praise Dr Ueckert for prompt radio engagement and note Dr Ravenholt’s letter failed to address questions individually. They promise to press Mr Gregory on water pollution and invite doctors to use airwaves to educate. They recap recent questions and answers, and mention Nevada humor figures and local entertainment listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ueckert
Dr. Ravenholt
Ilis
Gregory
Nevada Resort Association
Medicare Eligibility Explained
Ed Cocks explains Medicare as a two part program with hospital insurance funded by social security contributions and supplementary medical insurance. He notes that most workers reaching 69 have hospital coverage and that premiums cover half the supplementary insurance with the other half paid by the government. Registration before 65 ensures coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cocks
Social Security District
Summer Heat Shrinks Town Life and Farm Prices Rise
The piece notes a lazy summer with Grandpa resting in a hammock and weekends for activity while youth move to cities. The little league ages past forty and the town rejects a foam fighting unit for the fire department. Corn supply looks tight and farm prices climb amid broader concerns.
Parolees seek counseling halted. sheriff raid raises questions
A husband and wife on federal parole sought counseling at Family Counseling Service but were halted by federal officials. George Elias reports masked narcotics searches by sheriff deputies without a warrant outside the Las Vegas Police Department’s jurisdiction. No charges filed. Apollo 11 guests include Howard Hughes and Charles Lindbergh for Nixon’s August state dinner. odds of appearance unclear. Nevada AG Dickerson notes ties with Las Vegas attorney Spann. Law Enforcement Electronics and Law Enforcement Equipment discuss licensing and sale rules for bugging devices.
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Sheriff's Department
UNLV
Elias
Sheriff's Deputies
Las Vegas
Hughes
President Nixon
Smogsville
Howard Hughes
Charles A. Lindbergh
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Carol Gelf
SUN
Nevada
California
Mint
Senate
Estes Kefauver
Texas Corporation
New Frontier
Maurice Friedman
Irving Leff
Stanley Leeds
Warren
Doc) Bayley
Bayley
Judith Bayley
Frontier Properties
Mrs. Bayley
Bankers Life and Casualty
John McArthur
Frontier, Inc
Maurice Friendman
Malcolm Clark, Sr
Friedman
T. M. Richardson
Caesars Palace
Carol Gelfand
Joe Delaney
KTOO
NRA
al Benedict
CCHD
Phoenix
George Steffy
Myron Cohen
Jackie Curtiss
Rodney Dangerfield
Allan Drake
Jackie Gayle
Paul Gilbert
Shecky Greene
Milt Kamen
George Kirby
Jack E. Leonard
Sammy Shore
Aladdin
Hacienda
Silver Slipper
Timi Yuro
Fillies de Soul
Sahara Casbar
Circus Circus
Nevada State
Carson City
San Bernardino County
Nice
Tom Jones
Desert Inn Sky Room
Pentecostal Singers and Musicians Alliance
LV Convention Center
George Elias
Cleveland
Dept
Harvey Dickerson
John G. Spann
State Board of Cosmetology
Public Service Commission
First National Bank
Law Enforcement Electronics, Inc
Don Lyles
Law Enforcement Equipment, Inc
James Buchanan
Richard Medlin
George Franklin
Medlin
Equipment Corporation
The
Electronics Corporation
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