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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
12
University of Nevada engineer warns the Reno Sparks convention center roof could collapse in a snowstorm. Dr. John A. Bonell, head of civil engineering, says 12 beam connections must be rewelded before completion to ensure safety.
The State Highway Department said it has faced stiff resistance in acquiring right of way for the Reno interstate. Only 55 of 320 parcels have been acquired in Reno, while Sparks reports 85 of 130 parcels. Chief Right of Way Engineer James Wallace noted rising condemnation actions and sudden attitude changes from negotiators.
A compact column recalls Walter Winchell style gossip on films and personalities. It notes Cary Grant in Father Goose with whisky, reviews Runyon Cancer Fund history, mentions Rene Cospito in Buenos Aires, Billy Daniels in Golden Boy, and Ernie Pyle’s wartime rise from a mistaken kidnapping call to roving editor.
UPI reports Bob Hope and his touring troupe will visit Korea South Vietnam Thailand the Philippines and Guam during Christmas season. They depart Los Angeles December 15 and return December 30. The Defense Department announced the itinerary includes several Asian posts.
Hollywood based Mervyn LeRoy plans to cast Jean Seberg for the film Moment To Moment after arranging her return from Paris. Seberg will star in a production from LeRoy with UPI reporting the project details.
Jerry Lewis stars in a comedy about a naval officer who misplaces a destroyer. The film screens at the Nevada Drive In Theatre on Salt Lake Highway with Seven Days In May All The Way Home and starts showtimes at 7 p.m. and late slots through Sunday.
Hollywood singer actor Joseph Cotten recorded the title song for Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte with a harpsichord accompaniment.
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