Legion Post 8 Members Briefed on Convention
Commander Falon Fraser introduced National Convention Director Bill Miller at Legion Hall Post 8 in Las Vegas. Volunteers are urged to support a convention costing about 50 000 dollars with 17 000 to 20 000 Legionnaires expected, packets available for a 3 dollar fee, and registration and public sessions emphasized.
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Bill Miller
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But Who Put Out the Fire? Beeston Court Dismisses Case
In Beeston England UPI reports magistrates threw out a careless driving case after conflicting driver stories left responsibility unclear. The crash involved a police car and a fire engine with injured victims.
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Seabee Reservists Promoted to Petty Officer Third Class
Two Las Vegas area Seabees received promotions to heavy equipment operator third class after written exams. Marlin Cogswell and Maurice Johnson have over six years in the Naval Reserve and trained on earth movers at Port Hueneme. The unit’s weekend training emphasized atomic war residual protection and recovery with instructors from Port Hueneme. Four new members joined the local unit from the mobilization team, including Cdr Zelvin Lowman and Raymond Hemphill among others. About 50 local tradesmen participate in Seabee Reserve activities.
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Naval Reserve Training Center
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Henderson
Maurice Johnson
Bonanza
Naval Reserve
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Port Hueneme
Calif
Cdr Smith
Construction Battalion
Port Huenem
Cdr
Zelvin Lowman
Richard Francis
Frank Jensen
Raymond Hemphill
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Franklin Siu Recital Set for NS Matinee
Franklin Siu, a 29 year old Canton born baritone with Chinese and Broadway credentials, will give a recital of European American and Chinese songs at Nevada Southern gymnasium 3 PM Sunday. Guido Roettier will accompany on piano. The event is free with support from the Recording Industry’s Performance Trust Fund and Local 289 of the AFM.
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Franklin Long Siu
Nevada
Nevada Southern Gymnasium
Maryland Parkway
Guido Roettier
Las Vegas
Siu
Canton
China
Music Institute of
Hong Kong
Drama School
United States
Liu
The
Manns
City Commission Denies Change Of Location For Square Deal Loan
An application to move Square Deal Loan Company from 118 North First St to 15 Fremont St was denied by the City Commission Wednesday night. Officials said the proposed site was not suitable for a pawnbroker despite the existing lease ending.
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City approves plans for Improvement District in metropolitan area
City commissioners gave the Public Works Department permission to prepare plans for an assessment district in the metropolitan area. The district would provide streets curbs gutters sidewalks and street lighting. A one woman campaign in the area bounded by St. Louis Exley Eastern and San Jose has secured 59.6 percent approval from contacted owners. Additional surrounding areas may join if homeowners also vote yes. The final cost awaits plans specifications and estimates after which a public hearing will be held.
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Department of Public Works
Richard Sauer
St. Louis
Exley
Eastern
San Jose
Trend Toward Slim Trousers Inspires Street Style
The fashion world signals a shift to slim men’s trousers while a neighbor jokes that his build would resemble a grapefruit balanced on a golf tee, reflecting playful public commentary on style.
Glenns Space Flight Part of Suns Learn-A-Language Program
The Sun offers a Space Flight feature with John Glenn and a Friendship 7 record through its Learn-A-Language program. Seven language courses Spanish French Italian German Russian Japanese Hebrew plus an English course are available via coupons. Redeem seven coupons and one dollar at 900 So. A Street behind the Las Vegas Sun office for the space record.
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