Las Vegas Origin and Growth Highlighted in 1960s Feature
The Las Vegas piece traces the city's rise from 16th century roots through 1905 rail boom to a modern metropolis. It cites 1962 figures for visitors, spending, population, marriages, births, schools, air traffic, gambling revenue, banks, and convention capacity. It notes Lake Mead Hoover Dam and Nellis Base as major landmarks shaping the era.
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Chamber of Commerce
Las Vegas
John C. Fremont
Lake Mead
Clark County
Nellis Air Force Base
State of Nevada
U of N Atmospherium Show Captivates With Storm Display
The University of Nevada unveils an atmospherium planetarium show that simulates a fast motion storm on a 30 foot dome using time lapse film. It features a 35 mm camera, a $8,000 wide angle lens, and 24 fps projection to deliver a 160 degree immersive sky and weather display aimed at teaching and public entertainment.
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Reno
UPS
University of Nevada
Univrsity
Desert Research
Mordy
Passage of Measure Doubtful Senate Tax Bill Faces Delay
Senator Eugene McCarthy warns the administration tax reduction bill may miss the current Congress deadline due to slow Finance Committee action and possible civil rights filibuster. He favors a one-year temporary bill if needed to avert retroactive tax changes and maintain momentum into next year.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Eugene McCarthy
D Minn
Sen McCarthy
House Ways and Means Committee
Senate
House
Sen
Harry Byrd
D-Va
Finance Committee
Johnson
Minnesota
Wilbur Mills, DeArk
Ways and Means Committee
Unity of Efforts to Forge African Unity in 1964
In 1964 Africa must complete the liberation of those still under foreign domination and strive toward political union. The Adis Ababa conference and the OAU charter mark a turning point, while Africa remains a growing influence in world affairs and must balance risks with bold, united action.
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Rhodesias
Mozambique
Angola
South Africa
Africa
Adis Ababa
Organization of African Unity
United Nations
Millenia
Casals Concert Goes On At Las Vegas Center
The Pablo Casals Christmas oratorio Fl Presebio The Manger will be presented in English by conductor Antonio Morelli at 2 50 p m Sunday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Admission is free. The work centers on Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men. The 60 voice Bishop Gorman High School Girls Glee Club 40 adult voices and 60 musicians perform with solos by Betty Rankin Snow Jaeger Ramona Church Marl Claude Doty Edgar Harris Charles Cheatham Bob Bally John O'Brien Flynn McDonald. Costumes by Marna Liston created with Mesquite Club members.
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Pablo Casals
Bishop Gorman High School Girls Glee Club
Betty Rankin
Snow Jaeger
Dramatic Sprano
Ramona Church Marl
Claude Doty
Edgar Harris
Charles Cheatham
Bob Bally
John O’brien
Flynn McDonald
Marna Liston
Mesquite Club
Bible Opposes Tariff Cuts on Cattle and Sheep
Sen. Alan Bible protests tariff reductions for beef cattle lamb and wool products arguing current barriers are already too low and further cuts harm Nevada’s basic industries. He notes 1962 sales exceeded 31 million with 82 million in related business activity and urges the commission to remove these goods from negotiation lists.
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Alan Bible
U. S. Tariff Commission
Trade Information Committee
Nevada
West
Southwest
Airlines Fly to Record 90 Billion Passenger Miles in 1963
ICAO reports 1963 world airline traffic rose 12 percent to 90 billion passenger miles. Passengers grew 11 percent to 134 million across 101 member countries, with freight up 14 percent and mail up 6 percent. Average speed 273 mph. average trip 671 miles.
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London
API
Soviet Union
Communist
China
International Civil Aviation Organization
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