Solon Not Taking Chances on Austin Street Incident
AUSTIN AP Senator Bates recounts he chased a speeding driver with his wife and two daughters in the car after a man dressed in ragged clothes allegedly tried to flag him down. Deputy Webb pursued Bates but Bates denied any traffic violation and called the deputy a punk. The Austin American editorial questions local enforcement policy and ticketing practices in the episode.
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Welfare Pays Man Fees For Golfing Case Hits City
NEW YORK AP A welfare recipient received city funds for golf permits and greens fees to aid a “special therapeutic experience” a bid to buy a race horse with welfare money was denied. Bronx DA said seven charges accuse him of cashing welfare checks and replacements after claiming losses. MIAMI AP A judge overturned an $85,000 verdict for a former Iowa state senator who said an accident prevented kissing his wife. A new trial was ordered after a judge found the award excessive.
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