The Oddfather Dedication Rides a Bestseller Dream
Washington column mocks Sol Weinstein who dedicates The Oddfather to dozens including famous names. The review questions co author credit Howard Albrecht and lampoons the book as vanity fiction with a convoluted dedication scheme that may boost sales. The piece praises Weinstein as a dedicationist while critiquing narrative strength.
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New Mexico Senate Backs Mandatory Death Penalty
The New Mexico Senate approved a bill making the death penalty mandatory for premeditated murder by a 30 to 10 vote. The measure advances to Governor Bruce King for approval.
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Remembers Too Late He Cannot Swim
In Rome a man named Mario Sellirini attempted to steal a car and fled into the Tiber River. A pursuing policeman jumped in after him and rescued Sellirini just as he began to drown. Sellirini cannot swim.
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Iowa Senate approves longer trucks limited to 22 foot wide highways
Ten years ago the Iowa Senate reversed itself and passed a bill extending the permissible length of trucks while restricting operation to highways at least 22 feet wide. The measure reflects a compromise between freight needs and road standards, with enforcement to follow.
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