Harmless Boy Turns Lost Money Into Rewards
In San Diego UPI reports 11 year old Robert Dishens found cash and valuables totaling about 180 dollars and returned them to police. The reward was later given as 100 dollars while his family hosted a guest for a pre season hockey event, highlighting the boy’s honesty and Christian values.
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San Diego
UPI
Robert Dishens
Poroe
Checibesk
Bill Biashe
Robert
Bir
San Bago
What to expect under the tree this year
Jeanne Lesem reports a mix of practical and futuristic gifts for kids including citizens band radios and video games. For adults, shoppers seek coats, housewares, lingerie, and jewelry while stores note strong TV game demand and rising prices, with limited licensing needs for some radio toys.
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UPL
Dianne Atkinson
Detroit
Debbie Podgorski
St. Louis
Tment
Seattle Electronics
Richard Baker
Baker
U.S
China
Ron Foppen
Marijuana growth charges dropped against rancher
UPI report says charges against rancher William Walker for marijuana cultivation were dismissed by Visiting Justice Court Judge Howard Hodson after deputies entered his corn field without a proper search warrant. Walker was arrested August 27 after deputies said they found five rows of marijuana growing in the corn.
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Hankord
UPI
William Walker
Justice Court
Howard Hodson
Walker
Police blotter highlights many burglaries and thefts
South County blotter reports numerous incidents including burglaries of vehicles and residences, wallet thefts, cash losses, and damaged property. Names of victims and locations such as Mission Blend, Castro Valley, Hayward, and Glenwood are recorded with items like stereos, cash, and watches taken across multiple days.
The Fotomat girl in a glass box faces odd life
A San Jose Fotomat clerk describes life alone in a three wall glass booth. She faces frequent prowlers, crank calls, and occasional robberies while handling odd photo requests and wary customers. She notes dangers and the unsettling feeling of being constantly watched.
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Fakhmat
San Jose
Santa Clara
Gilmore Survives Second Attempted Death by Own Action
Gary Gilmore, 36, was found unconscious in his Death Row cell at 9 23 am after another attempted death by own action. He was rushed to University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, where officials said he was responding well and not expected to die.
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Salt-Lake City
UPI
Gary Gilmore
Utah
Sean Hatch
Hatch
Gilmore
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City
Nicole Barrett
Fourth District
J. Hobert
Bullock
University Hospital
Carter nominates Black to U.N. post
Carter moves to name Carl Black to the United Nations post with Cabinet rank. Aide notes Senate approval needed. Rep. Barbara Jordan may be Attorney General. Harold Brown and James Schlesinger discussed for Defense or energy roles. Labor views acknowledged but not decisive.
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Union
Cart
Senate
Young
Carter
Ietern
Atlanta
Southern Christian Leadeship Conference
Congress
Deasity
Transportation
Jody Poweill
Barbara Jordan
D-Tex
Defense
Schlesinger
FCC unveils TTY phone system for deaf complaints
The FCC installed a television screen and electronic typewriter at its headquarters to let deaf citizens register grievances. The first message was sent to Chairman Wiley by Joby Schuehman of Gallaudet College praising the device. The system includes a TV monitor, a special typewriter, and a telephone link and aims to improve access to government processes for about 13 million hearing impaired Americans.
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UPI
Federal Communications Comission
FCC
Commission
Richard KE. Wiley
Joby S. Schuehman
Liberal Arts
Gallaudet College
Schuchman
Wiley
Dai
Man arrested for three robberies and burglary
SAN LEANDRO An unemployed construction worker was arrested on a Fort Collins Colorado warrant charging three counts of armed robbery and one burglary. Daniel Mitchell Smith 25 is also wanted by Richmond police on burglary and petty theft charges. He is held on 16500 bail. A second arrest linked to an armed robbery involved Frederick Carl Lindberg 15343 Farnsworth St. arrested after a Centennial Market hold up. Lindberg is held on 13500 bail.
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Collins
Colo
Daniel Mitchell Smith
Richmond
Smith
Colorado
Frederick Carl Lindberg
Farnsworth St
Centennial Market
Manor Blvd
Three men attempt kidnapping of Porterville girl
A group of three men in a car tried to abduct a Frear Porterville elementary student as she walked home with five classmates. The other children, ages 1 to 8, screamed and the suspects fled with the girl.
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Frearld
Porterville
Begarv
Mails Deliver Proposal From Germany in September
A fragmented report notes a proposal delivered by mail from Germany in September. The document references Banbury and an eight page letter amid satire and fear, with unclear names and dates.
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Germany
Personal income rises 19 billion in November report
The Commerce Department says November personal income rose by 19 billion, driven by manufacturing payrolls. The seasonally adjusted annual rate reached 1.417 trillion dollars, up 15 billion from October, marking the largest gain since August 1975. October's increase was 11.2 billion.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Impossible wild horse problem worsens grazing outlook
A government report warns Western wild horse populations are exploding and as many as 330,009 animals should be removed from public lands. The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service say the rapidly growing herds threaten grazing areas and environmental balance.
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Washington
UPT
Congress
Bureau of Land Management
Forest Service
Holden faces top-priority issues in district
The Kennedy PTA works with a parent panel including Madison Monroe principals William Redman and Les Scheeler to decide show access for Kennedy youngsters. A tax election in May hinges on public willingness to invest in education, with survey results due after holidays. The board discusses relocating district offices, funding from Halcyon School sale, and using existing facilities to meet space needs while preserving earthquake safety standards.
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Kennedy
Holden
T Hen
Lincoln
Lois McDonald
Paul Meier Sr
David Dold
Halcyon School
Rusteict
Jefferson School
Civic Center
Hart Jones
Kensington
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