Las Vegas Voices and showbiz notes from a columnist column
A column surveys casino politics in New York delayed by racetrack lobbyists, Elvis imitators multiplying nationwide, Liza Minnelli’s apartment fire, Dick Shawn’s club returns, Gene Murphy’s Las Vegas public relations legacy, Zelli's Deli TV project with Rooney and Stevens, Bye Bye Birdie at Clark County Community College, praise for hotel parking attendants, and celebrity birthday calendar including Sinatra and Archie Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic City
Jerry
Terry Presley
mid-West
Elvis
Elvis Presley
Variety
Joe Cohen
New York City
Liza Minnelli
Central Park South
Dick Shawn
Jack Eglash
Congo Room
Casbar
Gene Murphy
SUN
Hank Greenspun
Las Vegas
Our Town
Gene
Hilton
the International
Greenspun
Murphy
Jack Melvin
Mickey Rooney
Maury Stevens
Harry Ritz
Clark County Community College
Frank Sinatra
Edward G. Robinson
Connie Francis
Henry Armstrong
Archie Moore
Dick van Dyke
Lillian Roth
Laughable Lawsuits and Chili Crown in Nevada
A jokey note mocks lawyers and courtroom chaos with lines about a self represented purse thief and a boastful attorney. Nevada celebrates 1978 Chili Cookoff winner LaVerne Harris at Circus Circus with Jay Pennington of Las Vegas praised as the world chili title holder who will compete in California next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne
Nevada
Annie" Harris
Pistol Pete's Steak House
Jay Pennington
Circus Circus
Pennington
Las Vegas
Harris
California
Itle
Nevada Annie wins Nevada Chili Cookoff at Circus Circus
Nevada Annie Harris of Pistol Pete's Steakhouse won 500 dollars a chili pot and tequila in Circus Circus Nevada Chili Cookoff claiming a berth to the international contest in California next year. Joe Behar placed second, Montezuma Renegades third, K RAM Radio Cowboys fourth, Bill Naegle fifth. Participants from four states competed in the two day event with varied spicy blends and no beans in most recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pistol Pete's Steakhouse
Nevada
California
Circus Circus
Joe Behar
Las Vegas
Montezuma Renegades
Albuquerque
K-Ram Radio Cowboys
Bill Naegle
Inglewood
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Roy Cohn
Morris
Sufoto
Clif Stanley
Annie
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Annie” Harris
C.F. Wood
McCullough Chain Saw Outfit
Lake Havasu, Ariz
LA Plaza
CER Corporation Energy Consulting Engineers
S. Maryland
LA Plaza Business Center
Maryland Parkway
Manpower Temporary Services
S.W. Blvd. North
Pollard
W. Tropicana and
Decatur Blvd
WET Institute
NY Times
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Burger King
Spencer Kupperman
Department of Social Services
New York Times
Board of Estimate
Social Services Department
Gladys Harrington
Harrington
the Times
eThe South
Elizabeth N.J
Albert T. Harris
Fair City
Metro
Merrymas Vis
Milly Christy & Son
James Jr
del Webb
Mint Hotel and Casino
Superstar of Casino Center
Pee Heeek
Eva Re Ala Aly Harra