Towdy Mortals in LV Portals Illumine Local Voices
A quirky local column reflects on past newspaper histories in Las Vegas roots and names several figures, venues, and ads. It traces shifts from The Morning Tribune to The Sun and notes personalities, businesses, and fashion tips, ending with TV service and entertainment references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave
L.V
Morning Sun
Morning Tribune
Dick “Ring
Four Point
Teres
Hank
Crank & Finaly
Se. Main
Duke & Hertz
Shining Sun
Ol Pan
Tribune
SUN
TV Radio Log Highlights For Local Stations
TV and radio listings show daily programs from KLAS CBS 8 KSHO ABC 13 and KORK NBC 2 with serialized shows daily from 7:00 p m through 11:30 p m including Price Is Right Truth or Consequences Jack Paar and News coverage along with movies like Flame Of Calcutta and Unfaithfully Yours and variety programs at 8 and 9 p m across the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klas-Tv
Ksho-Tv
Kork-Tv
Wyman
Jack LaLanne
the McCoys
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Pete & Gladys
Guiding Light
Burns and Allen
Loretta Young
Young Dr. Malone
Daddy
Martin Black
Doug Edwards
Discovery
Almanac News
Jack Benny
Dick Powell
Yarry Moore
South Seas
Western Jamboree and Newsmag Update Listing
Radio schedule notes multiple programs and anchors including Grey-AP News and Vitte Sports. Entries mention Bowling Tips Picfic Opinion Stgslert Treffie Bulletin and Me News Headlines with hourly weather and stock reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imal
G. L. Vitte
AP News
Vitte Sports
den Carter
Radio Schedule Highlights Sports and News Shows
The listing details a dense daily radio timetable with programs hosted by Jim Dandy, Otis Giuffre, Bil Wood Jr, Mark Lane, and Jim Blaine among others. It includes CBS News slots, Coffee Time, Women’s World segments, Showtime blocks, and sports time with Phil Rizzuto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal
Yipto
Jim Dandy
Otis Giuffre
Bil Wood Jr
Mark Lane
Jim Blaine
CBS News
Dimension
Washington
Godfrey
Art Linkletter
Betty Purness
Showtime
Gerry Moore
K-Luc Showtime
Betty Parnes
CBS
Church
Capitol Cloakroom
Gidelight
Lowell Thomas
Phil Rizzuto
Local News Briefs and A Gospel Tune Hour Spotlight
A fragmentary page notes various service stories and a gospel tune played hourly, with John Shinker and Frank Abell Show listed among Action Central News items. Multiple scrambled times and programs hint at a busy broadcast slate and weather updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal
Acction Central News
Inetant News
Action Central
John Shinker
Big Bean Boulder
Action Central News
Weavter
Central News
Nnetant
Frank Abell
Jonn Sehmker
EKVPG
Indiana Senate weighs mourning dove as state bird
In IndianapolisSen John Ruckelshaus proposes making the mourning dove Indiana’s official state bird replacing the cardinal. The bill adds a new twist to a two session dispute over the bird viewed by many Hoosiers as a symbol of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis, Ind
UPI
Indiana
Indiana Senate
John Ruckelshaus
Indianapolis
Ben
Fight Cancer With A Check And A Check Up
A community drive urged donors to give to cancer research and schedule regular check ups. Organizers cited early detection and ongoing treatments as keys to improving survival rates and public health awareness.
Nancy Kulp Star of Beverly Hillbillies Talks Early Debut
Nancy Kulp recalls an impulsive stage debut at age three that sparked a lifelong drive to perform. The Harrisburg born actress discusses childhood schooling, WAVES service, and a Florida media career before moving to Hollywood in 1951 where casting director Bill Gordon and director George Cukor helped her land a featured movie role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Kulp
Jane Hathaway
CBS
Harrisburg
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
United States
Miami Beach
Kulp
Florida
Hollywood
Bill Gordon
George Cukor
Lorre Seeks New Path As TV Comedy Star
Peter Lorre, famed for villainy in films like M and The Maltese Falcon, says he plans a serious shift to television and movie comedy. He jokes about being typecast as a villain but aims to appear on Jack Benny's show and pursue light roles if the opportunity arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lorre
Jack Benny
Cbs-Tv
Klas-Tv
Lorren
Vincent Price
Lorre
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joyce
Lynn
Dorene
Anitas Smare
Hoover
Denay
Mrs. Meaders
Johnny
Kram
Stram
Michigan
Laddie
Zist
Ville Deste
385
Convention Drive
Landmark Plaza
Villa Deste
Settin
Continental
College of the Air
Price Is Right
Kangarroo
Father
Love
Merv Griffin
Harry Reasoner
Clutch Cargo
Bomba and
Laramie
Empire
Klas
K-Too
Theeghs
Hal Morelli
Dec Adams
Pukee Lewis Jr
Bill Storm
Porrest Dage
Alex Dreier
Joan Cameron Swayze
Heer
Meadlines
Macnem Michaels
Tesne
Jorce
Regquest
John Meder
Nashville
Nevada
Jim Flint
Gus Giuffre
BIG Three Theatre
Calcutta
Denise Darcel
Channel
Cinderella Time
Nancy Merle Bunker
Huckleberry
Keno
K-Luc
KVEG
East Charleston Corner
Maryland
Charleston
Potents
South 4Th Street
Pennsylvania
Florida State University
University of Miami
Miami Beach Tropics
The
Miami
WIOD
WGBS
WTVJ
Dick van Dyke
Jerry Paris
CBS Television
Hank Thornley
Charlie Harper
Pete Elliott
Dick Porter
Spotlight News
Las Vegas
Edmund M. Smith
Fong
Action Theatre
God's Eye
Savin Sommey
Coleen Gray
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