Old Sunday Blue Laws Put to Test
A feature on how blue laws across states shape Sundays, from Massachusetts to Hawaii, touching on court review, enforcement contrasts, and cases like Two Guys from Harrison. It notes varying restrictions on commerce, liquor, gambling, and labor, and traces historical roots from Constantine to colonial times.
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Ohio
Maine
Texas
Virginia
Maryland
Iowa
Arkansas
South Carolina
Oklahoma
North Carolina
New York
Louisiana
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Kentucky
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Two Guys From
Harrison
New Sunday Car Ban in Iowa Draws Attention
Gazette Courthouse Reporter Arlo Jacobson outlines Iowa blue laws with a recent Sunday ban on selling new or used cars. He notes legislators justify the rule to curb Sunday traffic hazards and insurance gaps while Cedar Rapids enforces quirky prohibitions such as winking at strangers.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Carl Hendrickson, Jr
Cedar River
Red Cross
Richard Nazette
Hendrickson
Most American motorists spurn auto safety belts
An analysis notes widespread consumer apathy toward seat belts despite endorsements from the AMA, Air Force, Safety Council and others. It cites that wearing belts halves the risk of serious injury, yet only 25 percent of car deaths occur far from home and belts remain optional in most cars.
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New York
Nea
American Medical Assn
Air Force
National Safety Council
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S. Congress
U.S. Air Force
House Special Subcommittee On
A Good Lesson In Fire Safety
Fort Campbell Kentucky fire chief Robert Ogden gathered command battalion personnel to demonstrate extinguishing a fire in an army barracks. The demonstration failed as the wooden barracks built for the test were too wet to burn.
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Fort Campbell, Ky
UPI
Robert Ogden
Command and Control Battalion
Tennessee Prisons To Employ Negro Guards
The Tennessee department of corrections will begin accepting applications from Black individuals for guard positions in the state prison system. This marks the first time Negroes are invited to apply for these jobs in Tennessee.
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Tennessee
Nashville
UPI
Tennessee Department of Corrections
Humane Way To Hunt Urged By Society Manager
George Kottmeier of the Humane Society warns that hunting season brings hazards to people and animals. He urges safe practices including checking hunting areas for livestock, using appropriate gun sizes, avoiding shots beyond range, and not shooting animals for sport unless they are for meat or fur or pose danger to others.
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George Kottmeier
Humane Society
Kotmeir
Sports safety drives care for people and animals alike
A note on how safeguarding measures protect both humans and animals in athletic and recreational settings. Emphasizes shared responsibility, training, and vigilant supervision to prevent injuries and ensure humane treatment.
Japanese Spa Fire Destroys Historic Hot Springs
A dawn blaze swept through old wooden buildings at a Beppu spa, gutting the historic hot springs complex with no reported casualties. Local firefighters battled the fire overnight and investigators began inspecting the site.
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Beppu
Japan
UPI
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Sid Moody
AP Newsfeatures
Supreme Court of the
U.S
High Court
Hawaii
Nevada
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Oregon
Washington
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America
Mountain
Glen Burnie
Allentown
Associated Press
Ocean Grove
Delaware
North Dakota
Georgia
Montana
Alaska
Jack Doyle
State Legislative Council
Indiana
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Florida
Harold Chernock
Springfield
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Lattimer Johnson
Montgomery
Ala
Constantine
Arlo Jacobson
Gazette Courthouse Reporter
Ward Cannel
Standard Design
Kryptok
Orts
First Ave
2Nd Avenue
Kitty
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