Clark County Convention Authority misses bid for director
The Clark County Convention Authority failed to hire a new convention center director after rejecting Hawes who was offered a 25000 salary on a one year gentleman’s agreement. Rumors of friction and a deliberate setup signal continued divided control as Las Vegas seeks major conventions.
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Clark County Convention Authority
Convention Center
Hawes
Convention Authority
Las Vegas
Vegas Bill Get 'Em Off The Road
A letter from Vegas Bill aka William Deutsch urges drastic auto insurance reform to curb accidents. He proposes a model driver license law with penalties and compulsory liability insurance to protect innocent road users. He argues reckless drivers should be denied road access and calls for probation after at fault incidents.
Almanac highlights of August 6, 1969
On this day in history William Kemmler became the first to die in the electric chair in 1890 at Auburn New York. Gertrude Ederle swam the English Channel in 1926. In 1945 Truman announced the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Eisenhower had his sixth heart attack in 1968. Adlai Stevenson quotes a wise man does not hurry history.
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Venus
Saturn
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
William Kemmler
United States
Auburn
N.Y
Gertrude Ederle
New York
Truman
Hiroshima
Japan
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
The Far Side of the Defense Budget Your Money's Worth
Consumers face high auto loan costs as Truth in Lending reveals real expenses. Banks offer 10 12 percent on new cars, 12 16 percent on older used vehicles, with finance companies charging up to 42 percent for used cars. Shop banks, credit unions, life insurers, and dealers. compare total costs, put down 1 4 to 1 3 of purchase price, and seek shorter terms.
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Utomobile Finance Companies
Auto Deliers
Kennedy
The Unsaid Thing About Kennedy's Presidential Hope
Washington essay argues the beach episode halted Edward Kennedy’s presidency bid by causing a young woman’s death and career damage. The author critiques political climate, media power, and tribal lines, urging a return to civil discourse and open debate despite the tragedy.
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Washington
Beach
Edward Kennedy
United States
White House
United States of America
Senator Kennedy
Remedies and advice for mosquito bites and health questions
Dear Dr Thosteson provides home remedies for mosquito bites including alkalis, soaps, bicarbonate pastes, calamine, antihistamines, steroids, and repellents. Advice covers avoiding wetlands, dressing, perfume considerations, and vitamin B1 claims. The column also shares a reader’s snoring cure after smoking cessation and explains gall bladder issues with a call for a booklet.
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Chicago
Vegas Bill
Congress
California
William Deutsch
the Almanac
United Press International
Sylvia Porter
William S. White
Ted
G. C. Thestes
Dr. Thosteson
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