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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1971

Page

6

Point Reyes Rescue Struggles With Time and Funds

The Point Reyes National Seashore, set aside in 1962 for recreation and preservation, has seen slow land acquisitions. About 22,900 acres remain to be acquired as 4,362 more acres face condemnation, with $38.5 million approved and used for partial purchases. If funds and time run out, the seashore may be lost to development.

Point Reyes San Francisco Congress

Sherlock Holmes Secretary Handles Endless Fan Mail

London notices show 21 year old Lil t Hutton serving as Sherlock Holmes secretary at 221 Baker Street managing letters from fans around the world. She replies on behalf of the imaginary detective and collaborates with the Holmes Society for unfamiliar plots.

London Sherlock Holmes Dr. Watson Baker Street Lilt Hutton Abbey National Building Society Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Miss Hutton Sherlock Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Society of London Montreal Pip New York Watson S. Holmes Holmes

Monuments in Washington Get Regular Care and Repairs

National Park Service keeps the capital’s monuments clean and sound. The Washington Monument receives routine cleaning, renovations and interior upkeep. the Jefferson and Lincoln statues also get periodic cleaning, weathering repairs, and protective coatings. Damage by vandalism and natural wear is repaired, with newer hands and swords替 moments of restoration noted.

Washington Jefferson Lincoln National Park Service Washington Monument National Geographic Society White House Roosevelt Hyde Park Lincoln Memorial Park Service

Paycheck Misprint Leaves Soldier With Large Errant Cash

Spec. 4 Ray Sarkees in Port Hood Texas received a $900 008 army check instead of $78 biweekly. He consulted a military lawyer who advised him to forget it. The finance officer only flagged the error after Sarkees brought the check to the office.

Port Hood Texas UPI U.S. Army Army Sarkees

Hearing aid in ear offers wire free discreet aid

An ear fitting hearing device promotes easy use with no outside wires or buttons. The ad invites readers to visit or call, highlighting 24 years serving the hard of hearing.

Gas leak detection program uses Sniffy vehicle for urban surveys

The program trains a gas leak detection vehicle nicknamed Sniffy to sample air as it moves along streets. It surveys business areas at least three times yearly and residential areas at least once every two years, investigates leaks immediately, and conducts building surveys, residential inspections in winter, odorization tests, and sewer and main checks to prevent leaks. If a leak is suspected, call immediately.

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