Santa Barbara to End Welfare for Five Abroad Recipients
Santa Barbara county supervisors voted to end relief payments to five welfare recipients living abroad. Supervisor Curtis Tunnell said the move aims to curb abuse of welfare funds, noting most recipients live in England and one in Canada while other details outline asset and income thresholds for qualification.
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Death by Own Action on Capitol Steps in Washington
A 26 year old U S railroad official Lt Gary Leach died after a self inflicted gunshot wound on the Capitol steps. Police said the death followed a note. The elder Rogers said the boy was fond of long walks with his dog.
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Two Billion Sought in Patent Infringement Suit
Photo Magnetic Systems of Beltsville Maryland sues AT T IBM Western Electric and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone seeking 1 billion dollars in actual damages and 1 billion in punitive damages in a bid described as the largest such case filed in the district. Peter James, founder and president, says defendants infringed patents on telephone computer systems using a dial signal to a digital converter and into a computer.
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U.S
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Beltsville
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Ice Cream Social Set by Waltonians
Waltonians host the thirty first annual ice cream and cake social for Camp Conservation on Thursday on the south side of Lindale Plaza. Serving is from 6 to 8 30 p.m. Proceeds will fund cleaning the grounds and cabins damaged by the camp this year.
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Rare Steak Fire Sparks Ceiling Destruction
A Vienna waiter lit a flaming steak causing sparks to hit the ceiling and ignite straw decorations. Firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze. A local reporter noted the ceiling was badly scorched yet the steak remained rare.
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Congress Opens Taxes Spending Top Agenda
Congress returns from a vacation with taxes and military spending as top issues. In the Senate, debates target a $20 billion defense appropriations bill and hearings on the House tax reform bill led by Treasury Secretary Kennedy. Downgraded by health and safety bills for autos and toys, plus extended voting rights and presidential election reform loom for later action. The government loan program revival and Safeguard missile debates linger as Congress aims to finish bills by Christmas.
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Eddie Went Signs 1969-70 Bruins Contract
Eddie Went, an eight year Bruins veteran, signed his 1969-70 contract as announced by the Boston hockey club. The agreement locks in the veteran forward for another season with Boston as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
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