Fair Play Reward For Long Wait
Lovelle Williams waited all night outside the Brown County Illinois courthouse to file for county sheriff and win first on the ballot. Deputy Sheriff James Busen moved in early after aiding prisoners, prompting the county clerk to seek guidance from the State Attorney. Busen claimed second place on the ballot and noted prior midnight stakeouts to secure a spot when an inside rival seemed absent.
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MT. Sterling
Lovelle Williams
Brown County, Ill
Torney
Robert Utter
Busen
Philippines Islands count wavers with new and vanishing isles
The exact number of Philippine Islands remains uncertain as new islets emerge from volcanic activity and later erode away. Experts note volcanoes can create fresh land while waves eventually reduce some sites.
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Republic of the Philippines
White House dismisses rail public corporation plan
The White House said reports of a semi public railroad corporation plan are unlikely. Ronald Ziegler called the rail-air concept the least likely among options. A transportation official had suggested a $100 million federal investment, but no final decision has been made.
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Washington
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
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Department of Transportation
Theodore N. McDowell
Transportation
Tration
Congress
Ziegler
Icelandic ponies stay small after a thousand years
Icelandic ponies average 13 hands or 52 inches in height. The rugged breed has changed little since Norsemen first brought them to the island over a thousand years ago.
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Lanie Wagner
Philippine Islands
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Athens
Ohio
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Cepacol
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Health and Beauty Buys
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Route 50 East
Athens, Ohio
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