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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1962
Page
7
Bridge problem focuses on East and West discards during a heart and club heavy slam. The article notes West must choose discards to preserve danger, while East should throw hearts to reveal strength. It discusses bidding three diamonds as a response and warns against promise of support in jump bids.
Las Vegans can swap or sell at the Nevada Drive-In Theater Swaparama held Sundays noon to 3 PM on N Main. The event offers free service with no commissions, enables buying selling or swapping, and features an open snack bar for participants.
More than 380000 Sabin vaccine doses were given at 60 clinics in the Omaha Council Bluffs area. Type I was used with two more mass programs planned for Types I and III. About 85 percent of Douglas and Sarpy counties' population and 75 percent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, participated at 25 cents per dose. Dr. C C Millette and N Murray Longworth called the drive a magnificent success.
Two British doctors identified as Prentice and Bryceson were captured in southern Laos by the Pathet Lao while running a Colombo Plan clinic in Saravane. The British Embassy said details were unknown but believed Prentice's wife was safe. a mission to Saravane would depart soon.
Health campaign urges early cancer screening and timely financial support through charity checks. Community groups promote annual checkups, urging residents to schedule screenings and donate to cancer programs to fund research and patient assistance.
Spanish police foiled an alleged assassination plot against Argentine leader Juan D. Peron and his ally industrialist Jorge Antonio last week. Peron remains in a guarded Madrid hideout as authorities tighten security around his midtown apartment and a villa on the outskirts. Peronist sources cite ongoing investigations and say officials advised keeping all visits restricted.
Modern Alloys Fabricators of La Mirador won the bid with 6494.00 to furnish and install reflectorized guide markers along 37 miles from the Kern County line to west of the 91 junction north of Barstow. Over 1190 markers will aid visibility at night as traffic continues through construction. Contractor to complete in about 1% months. seven bids were received with J. B. Lindsey at 7946.40 and Wulfert Company at 7560.00 finishing third.
Washington report says a radio controlled glide bomb loaded with 100 gallons of fire retardant could be tested on forests this year. If successful it would be a major firefighting breakthrough and might replace some airtanker bombing. The bomb would be released 3000 feet above fires to reduce aircraft risk.
Western Air Lines announced a new low cost shuttle linking Los Angeles and Burbank with San Francisco starting June 1. The service named Thriftair offers frequent departures and a one way fare of 12.95 dollars subject to government approval.
Clark County students and youth groups visit the Lost City Museum in Overton Nevada. Curator Chick Perkins notes the year’s attendance near 20000 as exhibits explain Nevada’s first civilizations. The museum showcases artifacts from 28000 BP to 500 AD and Harrington’s archeology work with simplified grade explanations.
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