The Sahara Hotel (est 1957) started the trend of hosting racing events with prizes for the winners of the event. In the past year the Sahara has been hosting a number of races at Thunderbird Downs just a short shuttle ride south of the city. Thunderbird Downs started off as just horse racing; the ever …
A Bigger, Better Las Vegas
Zoning officials have approved space for 4 additional casinos on Arrowhead Highway. The Strip, as many locals refer to the portion of roadway, currently houses four large hotel casinos with the Sahara Sands as the most luxurious. Allowing gambling within the city limits has attracted millions of dollars into the city and these newer larger …
Princess of Hollywood- Dethroned
The Princess of Hollywood- Dethroned April 5, 1959 Hearts are heavy in Hollywood today as news of the divorce between Grant Carey and Vera Minossi spread. The famous on screen duo is calling it quits after only 18 months of marriage. The true Prince Charming of Hollywood has always lavished amazing gems and jewels …
USS Kearsage- Missing
The USS Kearsage is no mystery to trouble in the high seas, but this recently incident is baffling experts across the country. Kearsage was en-route to collect returning astronaut, Wally Schirra, from a landing site in the Pacific Ocean when all signs of the astronaut and the prestigious carrier vessel vanished. No formal statement has …
The Drought Continues
Las Vegas and the surrounding landscape continue to experience an extreme drought. Some experts are citing a mild winter with low mountain snowpack in addition to minimal rainfall in the spring months. County management has released the following statement regarding wildfires, “The likelihood of wildfires is high. Please be mindful regarding open grills and please …
UFOs- Confirmed. Real.
The Las Vegas Sun has made contact with a member of the Air Force. The airman stated that three so-called flying saucers had been recovered in the California, Arizona, and Nevada Tri-state area. They were described as being circular in shape with raised centers, approximately 50 feet in diameter. Each one was occupied by three …
Meeting Averted
The LA Times has reported that Cuban entertainer, Hugh Baille, had a secret meeting planned with Secretary David O’Brien at a pricey restaurant in Los Angeles this past weekend. Anti-communist protesters filled the streets of Los Angeles carrying signs decrying the Kennedy administration for having dealings with such suspicious and circumspect figures. There has been …
The Providence Convocation
As the population in America grew, the gods that came to reside in the area had a choice to make. They could either wage war and risk mutual destruction or they could come together and find a way to have peace and find a way to ensure maximum survival. At first- the outsiders and the …
We’re Not in Austin Anymore
Stephen Austin handpicked ten men to help him instill a sense of justice into a chunk of land overrun by savages in as many directions as he could turn. Austin didn’t share a language with the Native people in Texas or those residing south of what would be carved out as the Texas borders. In …
Bullets and Belles Town Halls and Referendum
There are a number of heated issues that the town leadership have decided need additional attention. In order to hear such grievances, the town’s leadership is hosting a couple of Soapbox Debates. Additionally, there have been a number of recent issues that have caused the Northern and Southern governments to call for popular elections on …