Pennsylvania Kid Aims at King Crown at National Hobo Convention
Richard Wilson known as the Pennsylvania Kid heads to Britt Iowa for the 76th annual National Hobo Convention where he seeks the crown amid candidates such as Slow Motion Shorty Fry Pan Jack and Frisco Jack. Wilson patrols the road with a heavy knapsack and plans to return to Pennsylvania after the event to secure social security and possibly move west.
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Britt
Iowa
Britt Chamber of Commerce
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Slow Motion
Shorty
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Cheyenne Kid
Sparky Smith
Alaska
Hawaii
Dale Carnegie
Evolution and confusion of CB 10 Codes and APCO revisions
The article traces how police codes evolved from APCO roots, the hybrid CB 10- Codes, and the lack of a universal official set. It notes APCO’s revision shrinking codes to 34, outlines key signals, and debates whether to keep 10-34 10-30 or switch to plain language to avoid confusion.
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Cbers
Barking Spider
San Pablo
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Ellis YMCA Announces Aug. 12 13 Signups For Youth Sports
Registration open for flag football for boys in grades 3 6 and girls basketball for grades 5 6 at the Ellis YMCA on August 12 and 13. AFC for grades 3 4 and NFC for grades 5 6. Teams formed late August with twice weekly practices and Saturday games. Fees 4.50 members 8.50 nonmembers include shirts equipment coaching referees and awards. Call Cindy or Bruce at 362 3176 for details.
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Bruce
Safaris Banned In Argentina Province
In Buenos Aires province, a government ban prohibits all sports and commercial hunting for the year. Tourists with firearms face penalties as authorities cite security reasons and aim to curb guerrilla activity. hunters must pack away shotguns and await next year.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
UPI
Arizona
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