Vegas Gossip Mix of Politics and Show Life
Casino society notes recount Atty General Bobby Kennedy's Las Vegas visit to address an American Legion group, with surrounding chatter about Sadie Freeman's recovery, Milman Ray Swan’s betting instincts, and Shecky Greene in the lounge circuit. Also highlights upcoming Kennedy and travel agents events, court notices, and a roundup of local dignitaries and guests at the Sands and Riviera venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Kennedy
American Legion
Ken O'Connell
Verchants Bureau
House of the Maitre d
Artie Selman
Sahara
Riviera
Alnef Chas
Lake Mead
Lallian Nelson
Reno
Wai
Durante
Lawford
Sonny King
Vegas
Jackte
Kennedy
Plac
Alan Bible
American Society of Travel Agents
Direct Energy Conversion Topics At AIEE Meeting
J J Wil am Brown of General Electric outlines four direct energy conversion methods thermoelectricity thermionics fuel cells and magnetohydrodynamics. He notes many potential processes exist but emphasizes current industrial interest and the role of plasma solid state physics and chemistry in turning these concepts into workable models and commercial applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Cit
J. J. Wilam Brown
Genera’ Electric
Brown
Bidding Strategy in the Enemy Suit at Bridge
In a bridge column, the article analyzes a hand where North bids the enemy suit after a takeout double to force the choice on South. It discusses cue bids, game prospects, and how risk and vulnerability affect contract decisions, with practical examples from rubber and duplicate play and guidance for pre emptive bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
West
South
Clarer
Declarer
Early WWU Hospital aims listed causes for commitment
In 1898 Western Washington Hospital for the Insane reported reasons for commitment including brooding over trouble death of wife domestic trouble financial woes love sickness reading dynatism books sunstroke and worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Western Washington Hospital For the
Pianist Jerry Scott Cleans Seat Before Playing
New York student Jerry Scott 22 earns money at the Westhampton Bath and Tennis Club Long Island by playing piano and he says he always scrubs before sitting down at the instrument reflecting his careful routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPT
Jerry Scott
New York Medical College
Westhampton Bath and Tennis Club
Long Island
Ella Fitzgerald Joins Shawn in Flamingo Room Engagement
Ella Fitzgerald moves into the Flamingo Room at Morris Lansburgh's Fabulous Flamingo for a limited two week engagement. She shares the spotlight with Dick Shawn while Shawn continues as co star. Nat Brandwynne and his orchestra provide backing. The run ends with a world premiere of Miss Ethel Merman slated for Oct 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fitzgerald
Shawn
Dick Shawn
Flin
Ethel Merman
Suitcase Boarders Linger 20 Years at Edison Hotel
New York reports 50 permanent hotel guests at the Edison Hotel, staying for two decades without paying rent. The occupants are suitcases belonging to traveling businessmen who check in, store their bags, and have laundry and pressing services billed to their rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Edison
Bonanza Air Lines Traffic Up Sharply in 1982
Bonanza Air Lines reports nine months of 1982 passenger traffic equal to the entire 1961 year with revenue passenger miles up 35 percent and capacity up 21 percent. Load factor rose from 46.8 percent in 1961 to 52.0 percent in 1962. September traffic up 46 percent in the period over 1961 with higher capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanza Air Lines
Larry Decker
Sched
Bonanza
Decker
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Entagon Annex
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Sousa
Danny Costello
Sonefest
Leo M. Boyle
Adj
William H. Harrison JR
U.S. National Guard Assn
Don Smith
Air National Cunard
Joseph Kovac
Til
Nat Guard
John A. Lang
Secy
Air Force
Charles Baron
TN Court—Dist
John Sexton
Cliff Jones
Artham JR
B. Mahlon Brown
Bile Coulthard
Sexton
Hollywood
West Mesquite Dudley
Alfred Sheinwold
Sheinwold
Las Vegas Sun
Grand Central Station
Filla Fitzgerald
Brenda Lee
Nat Brandwynne
Bonanza Air Lines’ Pas
Guys & Dolls
Dunes Hotel
Sawyer Gaming Control Administration
Grant Sawyer
Pd Pol. Ady
LMOA
Paul Bunyan
Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas
Nevada
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