Minnesota license plates spark credit dispute over colors
Minnesota public safety officials avoid assigning sole blame or praise for the new orange and cream license plates unveiled a month ago. Commissioner Wallace R. Hoaglund notes several people chose the scheme in 1971 and cites Florida as an influence, with Omaha orange used for letters and numbers as in ambulance lettering.
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Minnesota
Wallace R. Hoaglund
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Erdahl
St. Cloud Reformatory
Wendell Anderson
Viet Cong captive reports adequate treatment after captivity
Homer L. Elm, 43, of Arcadia South Carolina, said he was bound for six weeks, moved between locations near air and artillery strikes, and fed the Viet Cong diet. He was released after two months with no foreigners seen nearby and weighed 25 to 30 pounds lighter.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Homer L. Elm
Arcadia
S.C
Mekong Delta
Elm
Pacific Architects and Engineers
International Commission of Control and Supervision
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Terrorist Attacks Spark Global Airport Security Measures
Following a Rome hijacking and massacre, European airports hike vigilance with police, metal detectors, and passenger searches. Madrid and Amsterdam report heightened controls while Heathrow refuses to reveal specifics. Geneva Zurich and West German airports boost patrols as governments brace for ongoing threats.
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Electrical Safety Tips for Holiday Decorations
Caution advised against overloaded sockets and frayed cords as fire hazards. Do not drive nails through light cords and ensure wiring and fixtures are approved and tested for safety.
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