Territories Push for Full Statehood in Congress
James Marlow reports Alaska and Hawaii moved toward statehood with House support, but Senate approval and a new Congress could erase progress. Alaska, 585,000 sq mi and 110,000 people, and Hawaii, 6,400 sq mi and 540,000 people, seek voting power and full representation. Both territories pay federal taxes but lack voting rights and influence in federal law.
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Headlights Lure Deer to Death on Pennsylvania Highways
Deer, protected by law in Pennsylvania, wander onto highways at night drawn by headlights. Drivers at 40 to 50 plus mph collide with deer. cars suffer serious damage and drivers can be badly hurt.
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Mercer
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Pennsylvania
Chicago reports crime drop with fewer metal manhole thefts
City officials say theft of metal manhole covers fell to 125 in 1949 from 500 the prior year. In Kenosha Wisconsin a truck carrying 54,000 eggs overturned, none of the eggs survived the crash and driver Louis Fernhold was uninjured.
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Seat Stays in Family as Sanderson Follows Father
State Rep. Ken Dall A. Sanderson holds the same legislative seat his father occupied over half a century ago marking a rare family continuation in the state House.
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Boston
Kendall A. Sanderson
Receiving Clerk Chooses Calvert After Surprise Taste
SUFFERN New York John L Mackey a receiving clerk was pleasantly surprised by his first Calvert tasting. He declares he has switched to Calvert noting it tastes better and smoother. Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86 8 proof 65 percent grain neutral spirits Calvert Distillers Corp New York City
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