Tourism survey bid sparks controversy at Las Vegas agency
Advertising advisers favor CMCR of San Francisco to conduct a $5500 review of Las Vegas tourism surveying instead of Marplan. Disputes arise over public access to proposals, with R C Ham Advertising alleging unfair advantage and hurt feelings among contenders. The study aims to identify visitor origins, age, income, and travel patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas Convention Authority
Ceco Marketing
Ceco
Cmcr of
San Francisco
Advertising Advisory Committee
Convention Authority
Marplan, Inc
Las Vegas
R. C. Ham Advertising Agency
Allen Reeves
R. C. Ham
Marplan
Herb McDonald
Walter Schull
Tourism Publicity
Chamber President Praises Hughes Expansion Plans in Las Vegas
Bruce Beckley of the Greater Las Vegas Chamber lauds Howard Hughes plan for a 150 million hotel city complex at the Sands. He says the project signals Hughes’ faith in Southern Nevada’s future and will attract additional investment and tourism development.
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Chamber
Lauds Hughes
Bruce Beckley
Greater
Beckley
Hughes
Sands Hotel
Las Vegas
Howard Hughes
Jor
Nevada
Knife point robbery reported in Hartford
Phillip L. Peloetier told police an early morning robbery occurred on Las Vegas Boulevard South near Foxy’s Restaurant. A man with a knife demanded his money and fled on foot, taking $250 from Peloetier’s wallet.
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Hartford
Brain consumes substantial portion of basal metabolism
The brain accounts for one fifth to one quarter of the human body's basal metabolism.
Industrial Rec Directors To Hold Western Meeting
More than 200 recreation directors from leading Western firms will gather at the Stardust Hotel for the 19th Annual Industrial Recreation meeting February 9 11. Activities include an early bird golf tournament a welcome by Lt Gov Ed Fike a brainstorming session led by Don Neer and lectures by Patrick Feely and Floyd Corbin who has become a noted author and lecturer after retraining post blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stardust Hotel
Charles Placek
Motorola Corp
Phoenix
Ed Fike
Fred Martin
Las Vegas
Don Neer
National Industrial Recreation Association
Patrick Feely
The
Falk Corp
Milwaukee
Wisc
Floyd Corbin
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Associated Details
The Las Vegas Sun lists its leadership including H M Greenspun president and Vince Anselmo managing editor and cites affiliations with United Press International and several publisher associations. Subscriptions are shown: daily 10 cents, Sunday 20 cents, carrier delivery 2.50 per month with annual rates listed.
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Las Vegas Sun
iInc
South Commerce St
Las Vegas
Nevada
H. M. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Ruthe Deskin
Barbara Greenspun
Haney Womack
Bryn Armstrong
Vince Anselmo
Jim Barrows
Tom Diskin
Gerry Appleby
Douglas Ritchie
William Sherwood
Post
Congress
Ward Griffin Co
Chicago
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
United Press International
Nevada State Press Association
American Wnewspaper Publishers Association
California Newspaper Publishers Association
The
Audit Bureau of Circulation
PSC Levies Fines of $2,100 in 1967 Regulatory Drive
Carson City Nevada Public Service Commission fined carriers $2,100 in 1967 for safety violations. Ed Brice, PSC Chief Investigator, said inspectors patrolled highways to enforce motor carrier laws and ensure top safety standards, with focus on passenger carriers.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Public Service Commission
Ed Brice
PSC
Azbill Murder Arson Case Delayed By Habeas Ruling
Sylvester Azbill murder arson case again delayed as Judge John Mendoza sets February 9 to rule on the writ of habeas corpus. Grand Jury transcripts show pathologists attribute death of Rose Mapel Azbill to a lethal mix of alcohol and phenobarbital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Azbill
Dist
John Mendoza
John Manzone
Grand Jury
Rose Mapel Azbill
John Grayson
Thorn Butler
Manzone
Azbill
Dr. Grayson
Grayson
Chamber to Hear Sen. Bible at Progress in Action Banquet
North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce hosts Sen. Alan Bible as guest speaker at the Progress in Action banquet on February 9 at the Silver Nugget. Asst. Fire Chief Joe Mindyas is general chairman, with 7 p.m. cocktails and 8 p.m. dinner. Masters of ceremonies are Gus Guiffre and Jack Kogan. Bible also dedicates Bowman Reservoir in Logandale the same day. The chamber also schedules a February 29 breakfast and a one day membership drive starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Silver Nugget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bible
North Las Vegas
Gene Echols
Chamber
Gus Guiffre
Jack Kogan
Senator Bible
Bowman Reservoir
Logandale
Echols
Carousel Club Reopening Delayed Amid Financial Woes
The Carousel Club in Casino Center faces extended closure after IRS collection of a 46000 tax bill and failed reopening plans. Refinancing efforts await Nevada Gaming Commission approval, potentially taking months, while ownership shifts occur and payroll bonds face conditions.
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Carousel Club
Casino Center
IRS
Carousel
Nevada Gaming Commission
Police Probe Robbery and Burglary In North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas police continued weekend investigations into a robbery at Al's Richfield Service Station on Las Vegas Boulevard where a lone bandit posing as a gun robbed attendant Thomas Alton Pratt of $50. Another burglary saw a thief gain entry to Leon Davis's bedroom on Sabre Street and steal about $150 from his wallet while he slept, with police noting the intruder likely used a passkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Thomas Alton Pratt
Al’s
Richfield
Las Vegas Blvd
Leon Davis
Sabre St
David
Davis’ Residence
Robbery at Bell's Hancock Station in Henderson
A 17-year-old attendant was bound with wire as a bandit stole about $200 from Bell's Hancock Station in Henderson last night. Police reported the teen had no sight of the thief and was forced to lie on the floor. The incident ends with the bandit fleeing. authorities continue investigation.
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Bell
Hancock Station
Henderson
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National Automobile Dealers Association
J. Saxton Lloyd
Daytona Beach
Fla
David E. Castles
St. Louis
C. Ed Flandro
Pocatello
Idaho
California
Industrial Rec
Corbin
New York City
LasVegas@SUN
Nevada State Board of Embalmers
Holiday Hotel
Reno
Joe Mindyas
America
Robert Ayoub
Miami
Salvatore Rizzo
Rocco Paravia
Honest John’s Hot Dogs
Las Vegas Boulevard
Westronics, Inc
Gaming Control Board
Charles John
Son
Johnson
BHN Corp
Spiral Manufacturing Co
Robert Milligan
Mingo Resorts, Inc
Hotel Flamingo
Alex J. Shoofey
James J. Parker Co
Western Ave
Parker
Palace Club
Fallon
Porces
Oki
Fabric
LABOR
John A. Ferry
Henderson Palm Chapel
Palm Memorial Park
Frank Miller
Frank Carolla
Gertrude Simpson
Church of God and Christ
George Holly II
Harrison Massey
Hubert Smith
Raymond W. Goe
Ronzone’s
Fremont
Mikes
Mae
Tix
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