Las Vegas showbiz memories and nightspot chatter
Descriptions of veteran bandleader Jan Garber reminiscing about early bookings in Charlottesville and high turnout sparked by President Wilson. Vegas nightlife notes include Anni Anderson’s valet win, Annie Russell stepping in for Betty Grable, Ed Sullivan praise, Danny Thomas award, and ongoing Riviera and Tropicana acts. Jackie Mason impersonations and radio plug wrap the feature.
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Wax forces postponement of Tyler Junior College vs Dallas Baptist game
The basketball game between Tyler Junior College and Dallas Baptist College at Memorial Auditorium was postponed due to excessive wax on the floor. Coaches Dennis Walling of Dallas and his counterpart agreed to delay the contest because players could not stop or make moves safely.
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Movie listings and aging annuity notes in New York Life ad
The page lists multiple cinema showings across Las Vegas area theaters including El Portal Fox and Skyway as well as drive-ins with matinees and evening shows. A New York Life Insurance Co. note cites that 10 annuity owners will be 100+ in 1966, nine of them women, highlighting female predominance in longevity annuities.
Rita Hayworth sues writer for 400000 damages
Rita Hayworth files a 400000 lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against writer Joe Hyams over a planned 1964 biography. She alleges Hyams agreed to seek her approval but instead published material under her byline and under her name, with Hyams’ wife Fike Sommer also implicated.
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