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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1963
Page
21
Oddball say-so and quirky facts from a bygone era
A roundup of unusual claims and anecdotes from early broadcasting era notes diverse topics. Dr Irenaeus Eibel-Eibesfeld of Max Planck denies rattlesnakes bite other snakes. A New York shirt maker consults a clairvoyant on business. Joseph Kennedy reportedly not engaged to screen idol Gloria Swanson. Cat owners urged to accept cats as pets. Piranha shipping advice claims tranquilizers needed for live transport. Churchill learned of war while playing bridge. fashion tips on wearing a wife’s diamond necklace after dark. Tax expert says charitable blood donations are not deductible. The Longest Day remarks note limited screen time for stars despite many in cast.
Giovannella to Exhibit Major Works in Las Vegas
Las Vegas hosts a two-gallery exhibition of Giovannella art from May 11 to 17 at the Stardust and Tropicana Hotels with free public viewing 3 to 9 pm. The artist, born Joan Markson now married to Dr. Enrique Alvarez Carregal of Spain, has works in Mexico City and Europe and will attend two cocktail previews. The show features life studies, Spanish influenced pieces, and about 40 Mexican paintings not yet shown in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovannella
Las Vegas
Joan Markson
Enrique Alvarez Carregal
Spain
Pasadena Calif
Europe
Latin America
Palace of Fine Arts
Mexico City
Stardust
Tropicana
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Rembrandt
Goya
Mexico
Garda Siochana to Tour U S and Canada Fall 1964
The Irish Police Band will undertake a coast to coast tour of the United States and Canada starting in fall 1964 under a contract with Columbia Festivals, Inc. The ensemble will be augmented by a girls pipe band, dancers, and singers for the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Garda Siochana
United States
Canada
Columbia Festivals, Inc
Ministry of Justice of
Erie
Portugal Threatens U S Lajes Base Over Africa Policy
Lisbon and Washington face possible evacuation of the Lajes air base on Terceira Island as Portugal links renewal of the 1949 pact to U S Africa policy. Portuguese officials warn cooperation could end if Washington does not soften stance toward Africa, notably Angola, Mozambique and Guinea.
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Lisbon
API
United States
Mid Atlantic
Azores
Salazar
Kennedy
UPI
Portugal
Washington
Africa
U. S. Air Force
Lajes
Terceira Island
U.S
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