Bookmakers in Las Vegas discuss taxes and fixes rumors
In Las Vegas a series of hush hush bookmaker meetings are held as they face a 10 percent wagering tax seen as discriminatory. Reports mention NFL figures and alleged fixes but insiders say little of substance reached town. The piece notes gamblers seeking action and the appeal of jai alai at the fronton.
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First Street
Jimmy Hoffa
Bobby Kennedy
Washington
Paul Hornung
Alex Karras
NFL
Las Vegas
Caliente
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Arlene Fontana Rejoins Flower Drum Song at Thunderbird
Arlene Fontana returns to Las Vegas to star as Linda Low in Flower Drum Song at the Thunderbird Hotel starting June 20. The cast includes Soo as Sammy Fong and Juanita Hall as Madam Liang with Alvin Ingarole taking Wang Ta after Jon Lee. Rehearsals begin Thursday with all principal actors arriving by Wednesday.
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Arlene Fontana
Linda Low
Thunderbird
Monte Proser
Thunderbird Hotel
Proser
Las Vegas
New York
Miss Fontana
Jack Loo
Juanita Hall
L.de
Soo
Sammy Fong
Miss Hall
Madam Liang
Rom Yamada
Mei Li
T-Bird
Wang Ta
Alvin Ingarole
Jon Lee
the Thunderbird
Weather and time questions vex Edison Hotel guests
Guests at the Edison Hotel asked two common questions to telephone operators: the weather forecast for today and the current time. The exchange highlights routine inquiries received by hotel staff.
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New York
UPI
Pan
Edison Hotel
Liz Taylor and Burton Skip Cleopatra Premiere Together
London reports Elizabeth Taylor will not attend the New York Cleopatra premiere and Richard Burton will also be absent. The article notes their ongoing relationship, Burton’s Becket earnings, Taylor’s TV fee, and speculation on marriage, divorce, and future box office impact.
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Richard Burton
Robert Musel
United Press International London
UPI
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New York
Burton
Becket
20Th Century Fox
London
Taylor-Burton
Rome
Miss Taylor
Mexico
Notre Dame Confers Degrees At 118th Commencement
Nevada graduates John S. McGroarty and Michael L. Merritt receive Notre Dame degrees at the 118th commencement. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson speaks. Cardinal Silva Henriquez preaches. Rev. Hesburgh presides as about 1450 degrees are awarded.
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University of Notre Dame
Lester RB Pearson
Canada
Raul Cardinal Silva Henriquez
Santiago
Chile
Theodore M. Hesburgh
CSC
Notre Dame
John S. McGroarty
Wengert
Michael L. Merritt
Netlis Afb
Rusk says Poland tariff case shifts US Russia relations
Secretary Dean Rusk told Congress it would be Russia's gain and the United States' loss if the United States withholds lower tariff rates from Poland. He testified publicly to a House appropriations subcommittee, noting Congress limited Poland with a most favored nation clause under the Trade Expansion Act, which previously granted lower duties.
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UPI
Dean Rusk
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Russia
United States
Poland
Rusk
House Appropriations
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