LAS MY BEAT BY RALPH PEARL
Casual Observation notes memories of Lou Costello and other Las Vegas figures. The piece recalls Costello’s poverty before fame, gambling habits, and final years. It also mentions Mack Pearson, Gabe Kaplan, Carpenters, Lola Falana, Steve Lawrence, Valerie Perrine, and Bob Newhart with brief show and personal-life references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Pearson
Las Vegas
Mack
Spike Jones
Milton Berle
Jerry Lewis
Gabe Kaplan
The
Carpenters
Mgm Grand Hotel
Riviera
Lola Falana
Danny Thomas
the Sands
Frankie Ray
Bob
Nancy Russell
Paradise Island
Catalina
Steve Lawrence
NBCTV
Eydie
Caesars Palace
London Times
Omad al Fayed
Valerie
Stardust
Bob Newharts
Stork
County Sees No Problem With Open Meeting Law
Clark County officials anticipate minimal impact from the new open meeting law as Administrator George Ogilvie notes few county bodies require announcements and agendas. County Counsel Jim Bartley seeks guidance on the law while Commissioner Bob Broadbent signals cautious cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
George Ogilvie
Las Vegas
Planning Commission Massage Board
Ogilvie
Jim Bartley
Bob Broadbent
City Manager Seeks North Las Vegas Hearing
Las Vegas City Manager Bil Adams sent a letter by messenger to North Las Vegas urging a hearing. The action aims to address intercity matters and coordinate on shared issues between the municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Bil! Adams
North Las Vegas
Ray Schweitzer
Schweitzer
Adams
July Fourth holiday traffic deaths projected to rise
The National Safety Council estimates 500 to 600 Americans will die in traffic accidents during the Fourth of July holiday period and 23 000 to 28 000 will suffer disabling injuries. Last year there were 523 highway deaths and 24 500 disabling injuries. NSC President Vincent L To f any urges defensive driving and seat belt use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
Council
Man Gets 3 Year Prison Sentence
Robert Edward Blankman was sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of shooting a bartender when he was thrown from a bar. The case details describe the incident and the judge imposing the term.
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Man
Robert Edward Blankman
Nevada
Moby Grape
E. Tropicana
Blankman
Hilton Hotels Executive Dies in Los Angeles
Richard L. Fitzpatrick vice president for administration at Hilton Hotels Corp died of a heart attack Tuesday in Los Angeles. A Birmingham Alabama native, he previously spent 25 years at American Airlines before joining Hilton in 1968. He was 61 and survived by his widow and two children. Funeral services will be private.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Richard L. Fitzpatrick
Hilton Hotels Corp
Fitzpatrick
Birmingham
Ala
American Airlines
Hilton
Cannon and judge clash over post decision contact in district case
Clark County School Board President Helen Cannon criticizes District Judge James Brennan for discussing the Audin case after a ruling reinstating teacher Terry Audin. Brennan says the after decision talks are not improper, while Cannon defends ethical standards and hints at future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County School Board
Helen Cannon
the Sun
James Brennan
Cannon
Terry Audin
Audia
Brennan
Nevada Supreme Court
Audin
Ruby Thomas
Thomas O'Donnell
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LASMY
Ralph Pearl
Lou Costello
Fremont
Lou
New Jersey
Costello
Bud
Ant
NLV
Washington
HEW
Joseph Califano
LE AG
C.A.C
JSOA
New York
Cail
Hilton Hotels
Margaret Jeanetta
Hansel Circle
Carl Christensen
Jurist
Ics
National College of the State
University of Nevada, Reno
Donald Fretz
Merced
Calif
Charleston
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