Houstonians Pay Six Million A Year To Loan Sharks
Houston figures show small borrowers pay about 15 million dollars yearly to loan sharks. Fisher G. Dorsey of the Houston Better Business Bureau urges caps on usurious rates. The State Bar of Texas backs legislation to regulate small loans, with a committee drafting a bill endorsed by the Junior Bar Association.
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Plymouth Unveils 1953 Model At Three Local Agencies
The 1953 Plymouth debuts as the most radically redesigned Plymouth in 25 years. Dealers Beytown Motors Gulf Coast Motor Co and Franta Motor Co display the new streamlined car May 20 with advanced interior space, 190 hp engine, higher compression, and 'Control Tower' curved windshield for improved visibility.
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Comedian Ray Benson Granted Divorce From Doves Act
New York reports that comedian Ray Benson was granted an annulment after testifying that his wife Lola’s dance act used twelve male doves named after former partners and that their wedding night involved “billing and lepping with the birds.” The court referee noted the point of the dovetail with the court.
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City Home Fascinated Topeka Kansas Bride
UP Airman John Tovani stationed at Forbes AFB Topeka Kans and Jacqueline Branson Topeka were married here in Kalamazoo Mich on Nov 20. The bride said the couple were fascinated by the same Kalamazoo and the guest suggested Oshkosh as a possible moon guest at the reception.
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Trash Haulers Picket City Hall With Tracks
Junk haulers protest city dump ban by parking nine large trash trucks in front of City Hall. Traffic halted about 15 minutes as police warned of tickets for double parking. drivers then left.
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Frustrated Romeo Fined for Pebble Toss at Window
MULWSUBEE Wisconsin November 20 Raymond Bishop aged 2 was fined 335 after throwing pebbles at his former girlfriend Janet Telford aged 18 to force a talk about their romance. In Los Angeles UCLA ticket heads report 101043 tickets sold for theSaturday game with Southern California, official sellout.
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