Viewer letters critique TV trash and American abroad
A reader rants about a TV show featuring a flawed American mission head aided by young rescuers and Alicia. He condemns sensationalized foreign and sexual content and laments youth disrespect, urging more constructive American foreign policy and entertainment. The letter condemns Graham Greene's The Quiet American for not applying similar critique to non Americans.
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United States
U.S
Alicia
Don
Jim
Grandma
Graham Greene
Gerry
Skyway Kartway to Open in Las Vegas
A new go kart concession is planned for Las Vegas with an opening slated for August 1 at Skyway Plaza on Boulder Highway. The 1600 foot flat track is Nevada’s largest public concession kart track, designed for family amusement and not speed, with age 11+ able to rent laps and under 11 accompanied by a qualified driver.
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Las Vegas
Skyway
Skyway Plaza
Boulder Highway
Nevada
John Haugen
Desert Dawn ABWA Welcomes New Members at Henderson Meeting
The Desert Dawn chapter in Henderson welcomed three new members during July at the Eldorado Club. Guest speaker Capt. Gordon Nelson of Nellis Air Base discussed his Viet Nam tour. Ida Belle Riggins spoke as vocational chair. Junn Hampton won 20 trading stamps in the raffle. Proceeds supported the ABWA scholarship fund.
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Desert Dawn
ABWA
Eldorado Club
Henderson
Gordon Nelson
Nellis Air Base
Air Force
Viet Nam
Ida Belle Riggins
Junn Hampton
William Hampton
Abwa Scholarship Fund
Bridge Club Winners Crown Las Vegas Sessions
Win at Bridge Las Vegas Bridge Club lists recent victors across days. N S winners include Adelaide Deutsch Rae Ann Tritle and others. E W winners feature Marilee Reese Sid Wolfenden plus Pat Frampton Velma Weiss. ongoing results with top players such as Li Beard Virginia Wolfenden Ruth Henatsch Rae Ann Tritle and Bob Crossley. For information call 382-5385.
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Las Vegas Bridge Club
N-S
Adelaide Deutsch
Rae Ann Tritle
Lil Beard
V. Wolfenden
Sue Hill
Jim McGrevey
E-W
Marilee Reese
Sid Wolfenden
Pat Frampton
Velma Weiss
Beryl Harris
Debbye Gabriel
Li! Beard
Virginia Wolfenden
Ruth Henatsch
Mrs. H. Mann
J. Anderson
Bob
Janet Crossley
Oke Jones
Maria Tivey
Kathy Rogers
Barbara Page
Alma Emlet
H. Mann
Ade Hecker
Eileen Farnow
Joe Rogers
Helen Ostrowski
Chris Manos
Gerry Cluff
Worry Less and Break the Installment Habit
Josephine Lowman urges Las Vegas Sun readers to curb chronic worry likening it to installment buying. She explains how daily rumination drains energy and harms health, recommending classification of factors, accepting unchangeable situations, and seeking trusted advice to reduce anxiety.
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Josephine Lowman
Las Vegas Sun
Commerce Street
Piano Recital Honors Students At Tropicana Hotel
The eighth annual piano recital by Joanne McNeill and associates was held for about 300 spectators in the Goldsfield Room at the Tropicana. About 50 students performed and earned awards led by Special Achievement to Barbara Kennedy. A four way tie for first included Robert Reese Judy Jones Barbara Kennedy and Pamela Jewell. Second place went to Valjean Schaeffer. Roses and corsages followed with teachers honored. Summer courses begin June 6 with registration for new students ongoing and contact for details.
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Joanne McNeill
Joan Jewell
Irene Ferrendelli
Goldsfield Room
Hotel Tropicana
Barbara Kennedy
Debra Davis
Ennio Bolognini
McNeill
Robert Reese
Judy Jones
Pamela Jewell
Valjean Schaeffer
Shelley Abbey
Julie Robarts
Paula Kahre
Wes Jewell
Johna Harrell
Glori Friendman
Kathy Hutchinson
Thelma Clark
Mary Jane Askew
Pamela Schueler
Nancy Ann Moore
Deborah Oglivie
Theresa Miller
Debbie Lee de Laney
Nancy Becker
Janet Lochridge
Mary Tessmer
Vicki Lynn Nanni
Kathy Carter
Debbie Dawes
Judy Leypoldt
Patrick Hauck
Debbie Mayberry
Dennis Lee
Kari Lysgaard
Judy Willman
June Gobble
Look Younger Look Younger Remarkable skin vitality cream
A promotional note describes isotonic Clay Vitalizing night cream improving complexion. It claims wrinkles smooth and skin gains a refined bloom with an English countryside look. Usage guidance and availability at drug stores are noted, mentioning Margaret Merril.
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