French Lottery Dreams Aims To Sell Hope Across France
The French government uses a weekly lottery to fund charities and veterans groups while offering millions a chance at big prizes. Wholesalers operate thousands of outlets selling six million stamps weekly for three francs each, with a top prize over one million francs. Officials say the program provides hope to many salaried workers despite high loss rates.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Sheds Last Ship as Closure Planned
The Duluth, a 16000 ton invasion transport, was the yard’s final build. A 165 year shipbuilding tradition ends as Brooklyn’s shipyard closes June 30 under defense cost cuts. 1500 workers cut time to attend the ceremony while former Brooklyn workers transfer to Philadelphia.
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Sweden Raises Gasoline and Liquor Taxes in Budget
Stockholm AP reports Sweden increased taxes on gasoline and liquor in a Tuesday budget. Gasoline will cost about 78 cents a gallon, with revenues projected at 29.8 billion crowns and expenditures at 28.89 billion, producing a 195 million crown surplus. Defense gets 4.4 billion crowns, up 225 million, while the share of GDP rises to 4.2 percent from 4.6 percent.
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