Judge Overrules Laryngitis Delay in Condemnation Suit
In Columbia, an attorney claimed laryngitis to delay a land condemnation case. The judge dismissed the plea, gave cough drops, and ordered the trial to proceed. The story also notes that the Inspiration for Santa Claus traces to St. Nicholas, a 4th century bishop of Myra, famed for gifts to the poor and children.
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Texas Papers Ban X Rated Movie Ads Reflect Reader Backlash
Texas newspapers report strong reader support for toning down or banning x rated ads. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal eliminated all such ads, Longview Daily News limits content and requires movie ratings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram tightens ad size, Galveston and Dallas papers heed calls to curb explicit ads, while Beaumont Enterprise and Wichita Falls Times-Record News weigh actions with mixed responses.
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Capital investment urged to revitalize Washington area
Robert W. Sarnoff, RCA president, urged a nationwide, comprehensive systems approach to revitalize Washington and its environs. He called for a massive pilot program covering housing, transport, race relations, employment, health, welfare, education, communications, law enforcement, and air and water pollution to test urban solutions. He said capital belongs to all people and planning must be open-ended to adapt to changing conditions with feedback from all interests.
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Missouri Ship Named Public Nuclear Fallout Shelter
The battleship Missouri, site of the surrender documents, is designated a public nuclear fallout shelter for 2,200 people. It is stocked with medical supplies food water and radiological monitoring equipment in cooperation with state Civil Defense officials. Former President Truman had earlier criticized her placement and hoped she would not be called upon for such use.
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Rider finishes 3600 mile trek from New York to Alaska
A man and horse named Doc completed a 3600 mile journey from Middleport New York toward Alaska arriving in Fort St. John British Columbia. The trek began May 23 and aims for Juneau next year to conclude what Krammer calls the longest ride by one man and one horse for a book project. He notes a 27 pound weight loss so far.
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