Rat Control Gains in Allegheny County War Not Over
Allegheny County health officials say the rat problem has improved but remains unsolved in the urban county. About 25 percent of the population, mainly in Pittsburgh, still faces acute infestation. Programs focus on environmental upgrades, landlord enforcement, and community outreach to reduce rat habitats and bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Health
Albert H. Brinwasser
Allegheny County Health Department
Environmental Health Division
Brunwasser
Edward McCloseky
McCloseky
Health Department
McClosky
Public Health Service
Community notices and Christmas greetings in Sparta
Edne Brenner and Lele Boythe of Spartansburg are mentioned along with sympathy for the Weidner family over Phyllis Hebers' death and well wishes for Harold Merkle in Union City Hospital. Local church programs, Bible study meetings, family visits, and Christmas events are described, ending with a boxing crowd incident in Bloemfontein where fathers fought in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edne Brenner
Lele Boythe
Spartansburg
Lowell
Phyllis) Weidner
Phylis
Dennis Hebers
Don Merkle
Harold Merkle
Union City Hospital
Arthur
Hazel ) Scouten
Corry Memorial Hospital
Stanley
Ruth) Levin
Niagara Falls
James Reed
Jamestown
N.Y
Larry Mattox
James Wagner
Rev
Mattox
Jack
Mary) Hasak
Waterford
William Reese
Actress Charlotte Rampling Robbed in New York Taxi
London actress Charlotte Rampling said a taxi driver from Kennedy Airport to the Plaza Hotel stole a briefcase containing money and gems after unloading the luggage. Her manager, Brian Southcombe, offered a $100 reward for the driver and $500 to a charity for the case’s safe return.
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London
Charlotte Rampling
New York
Los Angeles
Brian Southcombe
Kennedy Airport
Plaza Hotel
Miss Rampling
Yogi Bear Kicked In Shins At White House Party
At the White House Christmas event for embassy children Yogi Bear was kicked in the shins by a 5 year old Nicaraguan girl while Booboo watched. The gingerbread house built by the White House chef remained intact amid nibbling from other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yogi Bear
White House
Embassy
Richard M. Nixon
State Department
Booboo
le White House
Santa Patrol brings cheer to Lynwood neighbors
Off-duty police officers in Lynwood California drive spare squad cars painted with Merry Christmas signs to hand out candy-filled socks to children. Police Chief Ralph Darton started the program 20 years ago hoping to foster good community relations as 10,800 socks spread the message that officers are friends to kids in need.
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Lynwood
Cali
Los Angeles
Ralph Darton
Peace Officers Association
Santa Patrol visits ease fear for Corry kids
Mrs Henley recalls her children enjoying the Santa Patrol. Officer Jim Garvey of Santa Patrol No. 1 says they work the areas nightly but rarely meet residents. Carol, 8, gave a Christmas card to Garvey and said officers want to be nice, not scary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley Ells
Jim Garvey
Carol
Garvey
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Gilbert Nichols
Indianapolis Ind
Gilbert
Robert Nichols
Lee Nichols
Nichols
Gordon
Greg
Keith
Caroline
North East
Albert Brenner
Melissa
Alvin Brenner
Dorman
Danny Graber
Goshen College
Goshen
Ind
June Straite
Taiwan
June
Raymond Straite
As Beit Sy
Sparta
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Grice Jewelers Corry
Grice Jewelers
Service Department
Santas
Waldorf Drive
Santa Patrol
Milton Henley
Tammy
Henley
Spalding Basketball
Princess of Regal Electric Fondue
Hamilton Beach
Norelco
Manning-Bowman
Onvate Wend Heli ii Her
Hove
Ain Niles
Islvigh
Sono
Spalding
Princess Coffee Maker
Reget
Firestone
Lady Vanity
Serosa
Lua
Hamilton Beach Blender
Barney
Desmond’s Electrical Contractors
Roberts Furniture
Columbus, PA
General Printing & Office Supplies
West Main Street
Food Club
Boneleos
Max He
Adeata
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