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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1963

Page

7

John Casimir Laid To Rest In Jazz Funeral

In New Orleans a jazz funeral marked the death of John Casimir at 64. A Young Tuxedo Brass Band led by Reverend A. L. Davis paid tribute with a grand march and 40 musicians, recalling Casimir’s long career and revival of fame after his Ford Foundation album Jazz Begins.

New Orleans UPT John F. Casimir Joan Casimir Albert Louis Armstrong Ford Foundation Casimir Gertrude Geddes Willis A. L. Davis New Zion Baptist Church

Timely finesse saves life in a bridge tale

A reader notes a dramatic bridge hand where a finesse shields the narrator from danger in a surreal dream involving a cannibal chief and a vampire. The anecdote blends bridge theory with a survival twist, ending with thanks for the life‑saving tactic and a plug for a bridge booklet.

Guns Stolen From Las Vegas Sporting Goods Store

Thieves looted Christen sen's Sporting Goods at 3979 W Charleston Blvd with nine rifles three shotguns ten revolvers and ammunition missing. Entry was gained by chiseling into an air vent. Loss estimated between 6500 and 7000 dollars. Police reported after owner Paul Christensen discovered the break-in Monday night or early yesterday.

Las Vegas Christensen Sporting Goods Charleston Blvd Paul Christensen

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