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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1968
Page
19
The column notes Joe Delaney doubts Theodore Bikel signing as Tevye for Fiddler. Caesars brass clash over Crazy Head Revue with shock value and bad taste critique. Bon mots mention Bottoms Up and Sahara-Tahoe shows, Stardust Lido, and Frank Fontaine. Ends with Iris family and Al King production tips.
Programs from Kiwanis Optimist Rotary and Lions clubs in North Las Vegas announce guest speakers. Maurice Gedance of Gedance Insurance speaks at Kiwanis meeting Thursday at noon. Optimist guest is Harry Wham of Whamco Divers Tuesday noon. Rotary hears David McGiney on Memorial Hospital and future plans Friday noon. Lions feature Boyd Tanner on urban renewal and housing at Silver Nugget Tuesday noon. Sunrise Lions breakfast Wednesday at 7 am program not available at press time.
The Atomic Energy Commission will open bids in Las Vegas on May 28 for re entry drilling of one Project Gasbuggy pre detonation test well near Farmington New Mexico. The work aims to measure changes in permeability after the 1967 detonation and include logging services by El Paso Natural Gas and the Bureau of Mines. Work starts mid June with short term gas flow tests to follow.
The Nevada State Board of Parole Commissioners granted 24 paroles over two days. William H. Cushman, serving ten years to life for second degree murder, will be released after an acceptable parole plan. Randolph S. Patterson, 52, another second degree murderer, will also be released but faces a federal charge. The two day session also approved 34 paroles and denied 50 applications.
The General Solicitation Committee of St. Anne's Parish launches a local fund drive aligned with the Nevada Catholic Services Appeal. Captains in 20 parish areas distribute pledge cards. each family will be contacted to contribute. Funds support education and special church projects in Nevada. Key organizers include Mike Silvagni, Roger Foley, Harry Allen, and Rev. Joseph Baldus.
From left are Mike Silvagni chairman U S Judge Roger D Foley general chairman Harry Allen chairman for special gifts and Rev Joseph Baldus at a fundraiser drive kickoff with community officials and supporters present for the campaign.
In New York devotees of science fiction organize the Institute for 21st Century Study to explore future themes and ongoing literary projects. Members discuss seminars, publications, and outreach for fans and scholars.
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