British Find Free Phone Call Racket
Investigators uncover a nationwide fraud by British telephone staff using hidden circuits to make free calls worldwide. Post Office revenue loss cited at about $4 million yearly. arrests linked to engineers and students in Bristol Bath and Scotland. system exploited through converted circuits and secret hookups. officials debated electronic blocks versus direct dialing due to cost.
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Sunday Times
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Bath
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Dog Dies Before Getting Chance To Enjoy Money
Polly the white spitz, bequeathed $480 yearly income from Reynolds Industries stock by Ann Robinson Cowan, died after a dog pound incident. Cowan, 72, was found dead January 12. Polly died from throat wounds after being muzzled by strangers and left in the pound. Executor notes stock over $10,000 to go to a family providing Polly a good home.
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Hughes Allowed Into Britain Without Passport for Three Months
London AP reports American industrialist Howard Hughes was admitted to Britain as a visitor for three months despite lacking a U S passport. Home Office Undersecretary Lane said Hughes was admitted after being satisfied on nationality identity and means. Hughes flew from Managua on a private jet following the December earthquake in Nicaragua's capital and was reported staying at the Park Hotel near Buckingham Palace.
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