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ELVIS! ?╟÷ One of the world's biggest singing stars, Elvis Presley, stopped by backstage to visit two longtime friends Larry Alan and Mike Shane, comedy stars of "Pzazz '70HThe handsome entertainer is largely responsible for today's mod music which he helped introduce over ten years ago. SONGSTRESS -?╟÷ Monte Carlo Room Maitre d' George La Forge reviews the gourmet room's tempting menu with songstress Shirley Bassey. Joining the noted entertainer are Marvin Chanin and Dagmar Kohl, Miss Bassey's personal secretary. REGULAR GUEST ?╟÷ Mrs. Ben Cohen, of New York City, soaks in the warm desert sun while performing her favorite community project: doing work for the blind. Mrs. Cohen, who with her husband, Ben, makes the Desert Inn a regular vacation spot, spends most of her daytime activity at the hotel by transcribing popular written books and other written matter into braille. She also teaches braille to sighted persons to qualify them for braille transcription. GRID GREATS ?╟÷ Two former University of Southern California grid greats, and now members of the Buffalo Bills football team, Al Cowlings, left, and O. J. Simpson, right, visit with Dl casino executive John Licini during a Las Vegas sojourn. Cowlings was the first draft choice of the Bills this year and rejoins teammate Simpson who was Buffalo's first pick last year. some of the RODEO QUEEN ?╟÷ Walter Fitzpatrick, man! aging director of the Desert Inn, visits with pretty Christine Vincent, the reigning Miss Rodeo America 1970. The event took place during a private party honoring the Queen and her Court. The Clovis, Calif, beauty just returned from a tour of Europe in which she represented the United States at several important functions. VISITING DIGNITARY ?╟÷ Colin T. Hannah, Air Vice Marshall Chief of Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force, happily celebrates a Las Vegas visit at the Dl's Cactus Room while touring the United States. The clever cake decorations, commemorating the Second U.S. Moon Walk, were prepared specially for the Vice Marshall by the hotel's pastry department. NET IDOL ?╟÷ Tennis great Ken Rosewall, one of the top net stars in the history of the game, takes a respite from the vigors of the hardcourts to sample the superb food in the Skillet Room. The popular Aussie was one of the participants in last fall's Howard Hughes Invitational held at the Frontier Hotel. POPULAR DUO ?╟÷ Two of filmdoms top stars Mr. and Mrs. (Alexis Smith) Mark Stevens relax before catching "Pzazz '70." Miss Smith has many fine motion pictures to her credit while Mark started his brilliant career as televison's "Peter Gunn." VEGAS HAS TO OFFER HOLLYWOOD STARS ?╟÷ Distinguished stars of stage, screen and television, talented Agnes Moorhead and dashing Caesar Romero, take time off their busy schedules to enjoy "Pzazz '70." HANDSOME COUPLE ?╟÷ Actor Henry Fonda and his lovely wife, Shirlee enjoy the elegant dining of the celebrated Monte Carlo Room. Mr. Fonda recently returned to the American stage after a long and successful career in Hollywood. THE SCHNOZZ ... IN PERSON! ?╟÷ loveable Jimmy Durante gives the thumbs up sign after seeing "Pzazz '70." With the colorful performer is good friend Minnie Cardello, DI casino executive. ALL-AMERICAN ?╟÷ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schwigler of Beverly Hills, Calif., enjoy dinner in the Crystal Room before viewing '^Pzazz '70." Mr. Schwigler is a former All-American grid star from the University of Washington and was recently selected to the Football Hall of Fame.