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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1962
Page
11
A reader shares a painful divorce tale to illustrate the cost of abandoning family for a lover. Ann Landers replies with caution about responsibility, while other letters critique Southern speech, Midwest tones, and a mother's concern over her son’s pursuer.
A reader recalls a sharp, playful line directed at an older man about not being born for the first 45 years of his life. The quip surfaces in a loud, public voice meant to settle a long-standing jab with humor.
Teen readers are urged to send 20 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Ann Landers via this newspaper to receive guidance for living with strict parents. The offer promises experiences from thousands of teens and personal advice.
Do not push heavy furniture across floors. If it is too heavy to lift, place pads under each leg using folded cloths or old carpet. Then push to prevent marks or gouges on the floor.
Pope John XXIII presided over a four day consistory to approve 10 new Cardinals from Ireland Italy Peru Chile Portugal Belgium Spain and Syria. The ceremony underscored tensions with communist regimes as Mindszenty and Wyszynski remained abroad and the College of Cardinals reached a high count of 87.
Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely will unveil a seven‑section machine at the Flamingo Hotel in Morris Lansburgh, then transport it to a desert site 20 miles south where, with Nikki St. Phalle, he will trigger a "note" that begins the self destruction of the elaborate contraption as fireworks rise and colored smoke fills the sky. The event marks his study of the world ending in poetic beauty before a Tokyo exhibit.
Algiers shrouded in silence after a general strike ordered by the OAS disrupts daily life. French security forces bolster barricades while posters urge citizens to arms, signaling renewed violence as the ceasefire in Algeria's war for independence faces a tense, unsettled dawn.
The local YMCA announces an eight week horseback riding program for ages eight and up. Sessions run Saturdays from March 31 to May 9, with transportation to Lazy 3-Arrow ranch in Paradise Valley and return by 11 30 am. Instructor Mrs Edna Gray leads the class at the Y. Call Dudley 4 1610 or visit the Y office for registrations.
The Brigham Young University Symphony Orchestra performs at the Henderson LDS Church on Cholla Street at 8 p.m. Brahms Sibelius and Smetana featured. Paintings by Lucile Spire Bruner on display at Henderson Public Library. Las Vegas High School presents Joan of Lorraine in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. Adult admission two dollars with student rates.
Las Vegas area young men ages 17 to 25 can enlist in local Army Reserve units for a six month active duty tour. Participants return to civilian jobs and attend weekly reserve meetings at the Army Reserve Armory located at 2001 East San Francisco Blvd. Vacancies exist in the 27th Civil Affairs Company at 2901 East San Francisco Blvd. Prior service personnel may also enlist. Full information via DU 2-454.
When a vacuum cleaner is in use, run the nozzle over velvet hats and suede shoes. This method works better than a brush for cleaning delicate fabrics and materials.
Las Vegas High School Cercles Francais met in Room 11F to view French and Quebec films with full sound in French. Sponsor Mrs. Lee Pivernick noted daily oral practice aids comprehension while a short color film on the French Line's new 80 million dollar liner the SS France highlighted its maiden February voyage Le Havre to New York. The luxury liner features 11 decks two pools night clubs a 700 seat theater teen lounge library and other amenities.
Mrs Kennedy rode a red, white and yellow painted elephant for about ten minutes during a two day break on her India Pakistan tour in Jaipur. She waved to a crowd of about half a million and planned a lunch with Queen Elizabeth II in London.
The bill to extend military conscription from 12 to 18 months won final parliamentary approval in Bonn. It becomes law when signed by President Heinrich Luebke, a formality anticipated shortly.
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