Weird Accident Roundup Punctuates 1969 Claims Tale
A humorously grim 1969 insurance claims roundup recounts bizarre mishaps from across North America. Montreal woman reports no vehicle damage after an accident while another driver blames a passing Volkswagen for rear bumper damage. incidents include grandmothers on tricycles, a man on a lover’s lane, a palm tree crash, and a cow in a two headed tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiro Agnew
Art Linkletter
Montreal
Canada
Volkswagen
Hopkinsville
Atlanta
Vermont
Mid-West
Tor
Aetna
Geadpan
Virginia
Frankenstein
Salt Lake City
Topeka
Whittier
Calif
Cincinnati
Huntsville
Ala
Reading
Grass Roots Opinion on Foreign Aid and Liquor Enforcement
An Empire Press column argues for reduced foreign spending to ease US taxpayers burden while urging consistent ally commitments. It also criticizes liquor control agents as necessary, noting tavern owners and underage patrons may oppose but routine enforcement remains useful despite tricky violations like refilling store bottles.
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Waterville
Wash
Empire: Press
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Booze Detectives Explain PLCB Sampling in Erie
PLCB agent Max Goodreau explains how suspected tavern violations are handled. Samples from back bar top shelf vs bottom shelf are analyzed in Harrisburg to decide charges. Most cases arise from customer or competitor complaints. procedure targets valid violations only.
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PLCB
Max Goodreau
Erie
Goodreau
Harrisburg
Frazier Ellis Clash Set For Madison Square Garden Fight
Column forecasts a heavyweight title bout between Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden on April 16. Warns of big money and global TV reach, notes Ellis’s 92 fights to Frazier’s 24, and cites experts on betting and public interest. Mentions Cassius Clay past and border drinking issues, with a broader note on Vietnam era defoliant reports.
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Madison Square Garden
Dempsey
Louis Angel Firpo
Joe Frazier
Jimmy Ellis
Ellis
Clay
Frazier
Jimmy
Ellis Frazier
United States
Mutual
Defoliants Defoliation Debate Reaches Boundaries and Labs
A Corry Evening Journal column flags dangers from defoliants used in Vietnam and possibly along the U S Canada boundary. Dr Lee DuBridge notes deformities in lab offspring from 2 4 5 T. Pentagon disputes harm. Sen Lee Metcalf investigates cross border defoliation effects on plants animals and streams.
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Washington
Pentagon
Itat
Vietnam
Nixon
Lee DuBridge
Lee Metcalf
D-Mont
Deflian
U.S
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Cassius Clay
Cassius
Hillis
al Smith
Oscar Bonavena
Oscar
Bonavena
Jerry Quarry
Pennsylvania
New York State
Quarry
Michael Malitz
Sports Action Inc
Rocky Marciano
Defense Department
South Vietnam
Pla
By Jack Anderson
DuBridge
Cor
Model Dairy Co
Bonnie Lee West
Anna West
Wesleyville
Richard Peebles
Clyde Peebles
Park Street
City
Corry Legion Rockets
State Armory
Stroll Inn of Erie
Secretary of Defense
Mel Laird
State Department
Dow Chemical
Alaskan
Comry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Corry Evening Journal
George Sample
William Eaton
Joan McLaughlin
Associated Press
Nis
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