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wDEECTpRS* S] Tol,. 6 - August 11. 1944 Las Vegas Nevada Chaaibea 1 Coiaiaeace SESSION — Foundation for a substantial and over-all publicity ram to attract post-war tourist travel to Las Vegas was laid Monday night .when Chairman Bill Moore* s publicity' committee was.approve* Representing every business and attraction which would benefit from\ greater travel here, the committee includes Tom Campbell, Mason Ma3.1ory, lira Henderson,'Bob Griffith; Sam Stearns, R. A. Blonds, Bill SUert,' Bob Kaltenbom, 'Bob Russell,'Jack Walsh, Marion Hicks, A_ E» Cahlan, Jimmy Down, Jr,, E. M. Smith, P. A. Simon and J. H. Wittwer. Bryan Bunker and his committee gave further report on steps now under way to secure and employ a managing director for the Chamber of Commerce, The directors reaffirmed this action and instructed the committee tb proceed in finding a man with the required qualifications and experience needed to carry out the extensive promotional program planned for the community. * $ * * * LAST MEETING — Since the Community Chest drive will raise revenue for all cooperating agencies which serve and benefit Las Vegas, the lone—hand campaign of the Salvation Army should be discouraged from a community standpoint. So said Secretary Ira Goldring in reporting on the attitude of the Community Chest in this regard*, "Contribution to the Salvation Army •— which has refused invitations to become part of the community campaign — can'be the privilege of the individual according to his personal feelings”, Mr. Goldring suggested, He said Cyril Wengert had explained that the use of the First National. Dank address as a repository for Salvation Army funds did not constitute an endorse­ment by the bank since any depositor has the same privilege as part of their service. * * * * * NEU TIMBERS — Welcomed into the Chamber Circle: Arthur C. Jackson, InterAat- Life Insurance Company, and Janies A. Moss, executive—secretary, Boulder Dam Area Scout Council, * * * * * RETAIL MERCHANTS — Looking to the day when Allied victory in Europe is announced, the Retail Merchants have agreed to plan for regulating business and giving employees opportunity for celebration at that time. Anyone who wishes --o conform with this community closing plan"may secure details at the Retail Merchants or Chamber of Commerce offices. POPULATION-TRAVEL — 'Recent brief survey determines the estimated population of L a s Vegas at 18,000; Clark County, 33,875. Travel to the Boulder Dam Recreational area for July is up 85% over July of Last Yearc EAY KYSER SHOW — Bob Kaltenborn received assurance of general cooperation^from Chamber of Commerce members in entertaining "executives” of the Ifay Ivyser show when it plays here September 6th» But Bob Russell wanted HIo share of entertainment to be specific, "You take Phil Harris and the .qrequb-, ---- ? " " Wing Sisters”, ives", he said, and "I’LL take the Bob’s motion exp£re£ for lack qcS^a Second./ v t r