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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1962

Page

4

Thunderbird Slot Machine Debuts at Thunderbird Hotel

Art Grant unveils an electronic slot at the Thunderbird Hotel casino as the first of its kind. The device accepts 1 to 48 coins and pays out automatically into a table compartment. jackpots are machine directed and require no staff verification. Four units are in use with promises of lower overhead and wider payoffs.

Art Grant Thunderbird Grant Thunderbird Hotel

Special Honor for Hitler Film by Three Crown Productions

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association awards merit to producer E. Charles Straus and Three Crown Productions for Hitlers forceful portrayal and the screen image of the dictator. Allied Artists stars Richard Basehart Cardula Tran ton Maria Emo with direction by Stuart Heisler. Sam Neuman's screenplay explores Hitler's character and the Oedipus complex.

E. Charles Straus Three Crown Productions Anc Hollywood Foreign Press Association Hitler Allied Artists Richard Basehart Cardula Tranton Maria Emo Stuart Heisler Sam Neuman

Bad Air Kills 14 Children in Damascus Theater

Official sources report 14 children aged 12 to 16 died in a theater in Idiin near Aleppo from asphyxiation due to poor ventilation after continuous performances. An investigation cites lack of clearance between showings as the cause.

Damascus Syria UPI Idiin Aleppo

Batya’s Las Vegas debut stirs hotel intrigue and fortune

In Las Vegas Batya, famed in Israel, arrives for a Dunes debut. Tension arises over a perceived Arab chieftain influence tied to the venue. Nearby, stars like Jack Soo and Eddie Barclay appear at Flamingo and Sahara events as Arlene Dahl and Lucille Ball connections surface.

Jack Soo Hedda Hopper Southern Nevada Women’s Auxiliary Thunderbird Eddie Barclay Europe Paris Flamingo Jackie Barnett Ben Blue Sahara Kay Star Vegas Santa Monica California Renee Jeanpierre Stardust Theatre Renee Ed Sullivan Optometrists America Gregory Peck Mockingbird Greg Lucille Ball New Bridgegroom Gary Morton Eleanor Powell the Dunes Arlene Dahl Hollywood Arlene Miss Fleming Rhonda P.S Flamingo Gaming

Noted actress Aline MacMahon to co star in Diamond Head

Aline MacMahon is signed by Jer ry Bresser for a co starring role in Diamond Head a Columbia Pictures release. She will portray Kapiolani Kahana mother of Cellos Chakiris and James Darren in a drama about a dynastic family shot on location in Hawaii in Panavision and Eastman color with Guy Green directing.

Aline MacMahon Jerry Bresser Bresser Columbia Pictures Miss MacMahon Kapiolani Kahana Cellos Chakiris James Darren Chariton Heston Yvette Mimieux France Nuyen Peter Gilman Young Doctors Diamond Head Hawaii Guy Green Panavision Eastman Color Marguerite Roberts

Three Memphis Officers Arrested in Food Store Theft

Three police members including two detectives and a patrolman were arrested Saturday night on larceny charges tied to the theft of a 1000 pound safe from a food store. The arrests push the Memphis police involvement in local burglaries to 18.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Memphis

Nellis Air Base bids sought for coin op laundry service

The Nellis Air Force Base Exchange invites bids to operate coin operated washers and dryers on base. Contact Civilian Exchange Officer Cerl A. Sullivan for details. Bids due in the office by 23 March 1962. Publication dates Mar 9 11 12 1962.

Nellis Air Force Base Cerl A. Sullivan

Nevada Divorce Suit Seeks Dissolution of Marriage

The State of Nevada serves Betsy Rhoda Kahn with summons in Clark County No. 115021. Plaintiff Elwin C. Leav, attorney, demands answer within 20 days. If ignored, default judgment will be entered for relief requested in the complaint to dissolve the bonds of matrimony.

Eighth Judicial District Court State of Nevada County of Clark Herbert Kahn State of Nevada Elwin C. Leav Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas

Insurance Statement Shows Yearly Liabilities and Income

Premiums or sources are liabilities excluding capital and net surplus of 3 816 465 90. Income for year 1 041 441 16 and total 2 112 042 86. Expenditures paid to policyholders 474 579 30.

Dividends and Expenditures Report for 1963 Insurance Year

The document lists dividends and expenditures totaling 685 424 44 for the year, with premiums received amounting to 1 041 441 14 and losses paid at 182 294 05. Nevada Life shows risks written and in force and records premiums and losses, signed by John W. Witcosaeay, Secretary, dated March 13 14 15 16 17, 1963.

Nevada Life John W

Standard Life Insurance Co of Indiana 1941 Statement

Synopsis of the annual statement for Standard Life Insurance Co of Indiana filed December 31 1941 with the Insurance Commissioner. Shows paid in capital 480485 assets 39045292. capital and net surplus 35261945. total insurance business and premiums received 158153351.00. losses paid 6132473.66.

Farm and Home Life Insurance Company N. 16Th St Phoenix Arizona State of Nevada Standard Life Insurance Co Indiana Soo F. Pall Creek Blvd Indianapolis Fiskt Willen

Interstate 15 Clark County highway bid notice

Sealed proposals for a 6.571 mile segment of Interstate Route 15 near Glendale Nevada will be received until 1:30 PM Pacific time on March 29 1962. The plan includes wage scales 3.00 3.47 and 3.97 per hour with bid bonds and multiple planlocations. Plans may be secured by prequalified bidders from the Nevada Department of Highways and associated offices.

Clark County Glendale Nevada Employment Security Department South 8Th Street Las Vegas Nevada Highway Department District Reno Bureau of Public Roads New Mint Bidg Hermann Street San Francisco California Associated General Contractors of America North 27Th Street Boise Idaho South Main Street Salt Lake City Utah Sooth Wells Highway Department Department of Highways Carson City Secretary of the State Contractors’ Board Ryland Street P. O. Box

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