The Bachelor's Beat

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The Bachelor's Beat
Type Weekly newspaper
Format Tabloid
Owner(s)Jerry Jay Evenson
Founded1964;60 years ago (1964)
Ceased publication2008;16 years ago (2008)
Headquarters Las Vegas, Nevada, United States]
CountryUnited States
OCLC number 182581450
Website thebachelorsbeat.com

The Bachelor's Beat (commonly referred to as The Beat)was a paid-circulation, tabloid-style weekly newspaper published in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Its content centered on local events, bands and clubs. It also contained editorials and commentary critical of local politicians.

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History

The paper started in 1964 (several years before the much larger New Times got their start).[ relevant? ]The Beat, as it is referred to, was initially distributed free in bars and restaurants. The newsrack price was 25 cents.

The newspaper's founder was Jerry Jay Evenson,[ citation needed ] author of the book Break The Rules And Win, [1] Surviving AIDS and Other Disasters and When All Else Fails, R.T.D.D. (Read The Damn Directions)

The Bachelor's Beat ceased its publication in 2008.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. OCLC   17811346

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