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I'm old enough to remember.
I you are going to fit period correct wheels then for general track use, 36 holes would have been right, or maybe 32 if you are light. 28 spokes would perhaps be for pursuiting, but weren't thought to be strong enough for sprinting or bunch racing on a banked track. Alu box section rims were never as strong as modern carbon v section.
As for 24 spoked wheels, they were the prerogative of time triallists with deep pockets as they didn't seem to last very long.
Oh, and tied and soldered if you want to be really authentic.