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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
8
A dated Las Vegas column recounts a wheeler dealer Panama Kid urging a New Year parlay bet on the Orange Bowl Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl with three point spreads. It also mentions Clark County coroner Trece, hospital boards, and LA columnist Matt Weinstock report on a battery theft case.
Hunter Barns of Henderson won the best speech award at a Basic Toastmasters meeting at the Swanky Club. He delivered a ten minute talk on Black Death. Norman Hodge joined, named most improved for a Christmas Story.
Mrs John Reed president of the Hoe and Grow Garden Club says judging was difficult for the annual Christmas decorating contest. Winners include Leona Linck door first Leona Lytle honorable mention Leonard Atkison first and William McEwan honorable mention yards Arthur Hurt first Ruth Danneberger and Charles Lansford honorable mention trailer Robert Hamilton Jr first Bruce Cathcart honorable mention. Special award scenes by Patricia Pederson first Sam Bush and Fenton Bailey Apts honorable mention. Evergreen plants awarded to all winners. Judges Ivy Dixon Elton D Erickson and Theresa Schaff of Henderson.
Henderson City Council declares a financial emergency and approves an $85,000 loan via the land fund to be repaid within three years using future revenues. The loan will bolster the general fund for city operations as revenues fall short of the 1964-65 budget. A special meeting on January 13 will finalize the action.
Henderson Chief of Police George Crisler urged a safe New Year and warned that drinking and driving cause most fatal holiday crashes. He cited National Safety Council data and noted Henderson’s five traffic deaths this year as context for increased caution during the weekend.
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce joined the Moapa Valley Chamber in urging federal and state officials to act on Lake Mead bass and trout stocking. The letter seeks action to plant 3 or 4 million fish, council representation, higher lake levels, and cooperative management by Fish and Game and the National Park Service to restore fishing economy for Overton and Echo Bay businesses. Local merchants report reduced non resident licenses and declining lake area commerce amid spawning and water level declines.
Firemen answered a call to a car fire at Boulder highway and Lake Meads Drive. R Weaver received burns to his hands when his coat sleeves ignited. he was taken to Rose de Lima hospital for treatment.
More than 160 members and families attended the Police Benevolent Association Christmas party at the Eagles hall. Santa distributed gifts to children, and dinner was catered by the Swanky club featuring ham roast beef and chicken.
Kenneth Wilson of 57786 To Paz Las Vegas won the $100 savings bond award. Judge Earl Davis drew the winning ticket and the winner was announced immediately after the drawing.
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Bridge columnist Sheinwold analyzes a West hand in a spade heavy contract. He emphasizes logical deduction over guesswork and notes how opponents signals and card positions shape the declarer’s choices. He cites a tricky spade layout and improper signaling as key factors.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards in 1965 endorses the presidents plan to reduce income taxes. It urges expenditures be matched to income and periodic debt reductions pursued.
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