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Globalization and Gambling Dominate Oddities in 1964 News
Hy Gardner notes fast changing shopping in Japan with over 3 000 self service supermarkets. Walter Jacobs bets legalized gambling will boost New Hampshire resort owners. Joe Levine insures Harold Robbins for 1 000 000 for an unwritten novel to be released in 1965. Insider’s Newsletter jokes about Milton Berle hospital stay and a Lindy’s ad. Long night club season draws advance bookings for the 64 fair, while some venues fear alienating regulars. E M Loew contends entertainment tax rules harm clubs, inviting Minister Caplin to a Latin Quarter show. A rebuilt Renault used by de Gaulle is displayed by Dr Sam St Scher of Mamaroneck. Dominican Republic hosts 10 open top Fifth Avenue buses for five cents. High stake players consider bodyguards after a spate of hotel room hold ups, where bandits order players to strip and shower.