Californian Guilty As Litterbug Must Pick Up Cans
A California man was found guilty of litterbugging for throwing beer cans from his car. He must pick up cans along a quarter mile of highway and serve 28 days in jail. The case spurred waste-awareness campaigns by AA, Girl Scouts, and Keep America Beautiful as part of a national effort to keep roadsides clean.
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Car theft puzzles University of Texas student
Ra Williams, a University of Texas sophomore from Dallas, found his 25 year old jalopy missing after Thanksgiving break. He suspects someone moved the car though it had flat tires a dead battery and no license plates. He wants to know how it was moved and what happened to it.
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Good Idea To Unpack Decorations Early
New York UP advises unpacking Christmas tree decorations early to allow time for replacements and cleaning. Clean light bulbs days before Christmas with a sudsy sponge if soiled, and ensure bulbs are disconnected during cleaning.
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Teacher Pay Hike Prevents Tamaulipas Strike
In Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas state officials and public school teachers reached an accord to avert a Dec 3 strike. The deal provides a 10 percent retroactive raise to July 1 and a 40 percent future hike. Teachers had demanded parity with federal instructors.
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Stolen Diamonds Recovered After Oklahoma Theft Link
Diamonds valued at 7700 were taken from Mrs. S. B. Irelan of Bartlesville Oklahoma. Police linked the robbers to two Kansas City hold ups and said the jewels were sold as part of an estate before turning them over to the FBI. A suspect who bought a diamond watch and clips was questioned and released. Pieces of wire rope tied to the rope used in the San Antonio theft were found in possession of detained suspects.
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Oldest Mason Turns 100 After Slow Living Lifestyle
William B. Decker of Fairbury Illinois born near Chatham Nevada celebrated his 100th birthday. He attributes longevity to a slow life and regular routines. Decker, a lifelong farmer, survived by two daughters and a son, with three of his children still living. He previously ran a local light plant and owned diverse farms including Montana apple orchards and an Arkansas rice operation. Local Shriners honored him last week and he plans to keep a steady, independent life.
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U.S. Current Deficit Revised for Fiscal Year Ends
Washington report shows last year’s deficit at 3.117 billion dollars, revised from earlier 3.127 billion. Final tallies indicate spending at 67.772 billion and tax revenue plus other income at 64.655 billion, both higher than summer estimates.
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Treasury
Traffic Deaths Level This Year
Chicago reports October traffic deaths at 3 580 the highest for any October in 1954. For ten months total deaths reach 29 350 about six percent below 1953. NSC credits North Atlantic and North Central states for ongoing improvement. A note on seasonal watch timing extends from April 16 to April 1 of next year.
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National Safety Council
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