Renters warned after Bloomington rental scam
Bloomington police describe a two person con who rented a house for $140 a month and swindled about 20 couples out of roughly $4,000 by taking first and last month's rent via a phone booth recruitment scheme. Victims recall a chatty actress and an innocent appearing accomplice.
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Americans shop Mexican and Canadian beef to beat price spikes
Amid beef shortages and high prices, many Americans cross borders to buy cheaper meat in Mexico and Canada. Buyers report leaner cuts at lower prices in Mexican shops near border towns, with some bringing home large quantities. Authorities warn about quality issues. a few reports cite lung and inedible parts found in ground meat. A separate note promotes a public insurance hearings session in Bemidji with John Gross on August 23.
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Bemidji
Minnesota Manpower Services Office
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State Insurance Division
St. Paul
SevenYearOld Burglar Confesses To 21 Thefts In Miami
A 7-year-old boy admitted to breaking into 21 homes and stealing goods worth up to 1600 dollars. Investigators describe small entry points and loot mainly watches jewelry and radios sold for low prices. Authorities will seek counseling and will not prosecute the child.
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Miami
Phil Cowart
Cowart
New York
State drug thefts double in 1972
A Minnesota State Planning Agency report shows 101 thefts of controlled drugs from pharmacies in 1972, up from 61 in 1971, with Ramsey and Hennepin counties hardest hit. Ramsey totals rose to 111,909 doses, while statewide doses jumped from 260 000 to 625 000. thefts may have decreased later due to security measures.
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Hennepin and
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Hennepin County
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Donald Dee
Holiday comet Kohoutek to light skies this season
New York AP reports Comet Kohoutek, discovered by Dr Lubos Kohoutek, will be visible worldwide from mid November to late January. Astronomers expect it to be exceptionally bright, possibly the century’s brightest comet, with Skylab studies planned and timing during December as it nears the sun.
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West Germany
Kenneth L. Franklin
American Museum
Hayden Planetarium
Mongoose Versus Cobra Says World Almanac
The mongoose is a small mammal noted for speed and agility that helps it outmaneuver the Indian King Cobra, causing the cobra to miscalculate striking distances. The animal is not immune to the cobra venom according to the World Almanac.
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