Folies Bergere Veterans Named Tropicana Show Producers
Two veteran Folies Bergere figures were named co producers for the Hotel Tropicana version of the French Spectacular. Tony Azzi and Michel Gyarmathy fill the vacancy from Lou Walters resignation and bring decades of Tropicana and Paris Folies Bergere experience to Las Vegas production duties. Azzi has international management and Paris law background and has produced the French Casino show in New York. Gyarmathy is famed for artistic direction, costumes, and set design and is noted for three dimensional tableaux and production numbers.
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Folies Bergere
Tropicana
J. K. Houssels, Sr
Lou Walter
Tony Azzi
Michel Gyarmathy
Las Vegas
Azzi
Paris Law School
New York
Paris
Gyarmathy
City considers expanding gambling machines outside district
City commissioners study a plan to raise licensed gaming machines outside the gaming district from 12 to 20, matching the state limit. The 1949 ordinance currently caps machines at 12. The proposal seeks parity with state rules and broader licensing outside the district.
City Pays Honor To Carr Kimball
City commissioners issued resolutions of commendation to former Clark Carr in recognition of service to the community.
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Carr
Kimball
Clark
Lake Mead sees safe holiday boating with few incidents
Lake Mead National Recreation Area reported Easter holiday usage over 110000, with only three non injury boating accidents and four minor injuries. Area Superintendent Charles A Richey noted no highway crashes, thanked responsible citizens, and warned against vandalism and car theft to protect tax funded facilities.
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Lake Mead National Recreation
Charles A Richey
Richey
Health official and ex-board chair tied to city golf history
County Health officer Dr D D Carr who retired earlier this year and former City Golf Board chairman Knute Kimball who served from February 1954 to June 1960 are noted in the historical items. Carr retired this year and Kimball contributed to the city golf board during the 1950s.
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D. D. Carr
City Golf Board
Knute Kimball
City approves over half a billion in April construction
April building activity set a record with 922 permits issued valued at 10,738,917, bringing year totals to 2,530 permits and 24,087,917. Single family dwellings led with 419 permits worth 5,621,241, while 66 permits for multiple residences totaled 2,683,142 and eight commercial buildings were issued for 1,252,380. Three new motels received permits totaling 609,305.
Gas Prices Jump Four Cents Across Local Stations
Gasoline prices rose yesterday to 29.9 cents for regular and 32.9 for ethyl at independents while majors charged 32.9 and 35.9 cents. Officials say the jump came after orders from Southern California stations and may last a week or longer as operators wait for further changes.
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California
Fight Cancer With A Checkup And A Check
Local health campaign urges residents to schedule checkups and support cancer research with donations. Officials emphasize early screening, treatment access, and community fundraising efforts to improve outcomes. Citizens are urged to participate in upcoming clinics and charity events.
National Airlines Wins Vegas Bay Area Flight Authorization
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved National Airlines to carry passengers between Las Vegas and San Francisco with daily Las Vegas departures at 10:45 am and return at 7:15 pm until May 20. Effective May 20 DC-8 jet service begins nonstop Las Vegas San Francisco plus new routes to Houston and Miami with a stop in between.
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H. M. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Norman White
Barbara Cireenspun
H. M Greenspun
Rushe Deskin
Vince Anset
ED Reld
Itene
C. Dames
Bobbetz
Norvet L Wood
Dex Coakley
The
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Nevada
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Las Vegas Nevada
Congress
Allen Klapp Co
Chicago
Detroit
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United Press International
California
Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation
National Airlines
Charles Unser
National
Florida
Houston
Miami
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