Rug seller's arson complaint in Toledo
Mrs. Ben Smith of Toledo alleged a young couple eyed a rug she offered for 3600 dollars. She says they began an argument then set the rug on fire before leaving the scene, prompting a police report.
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1958
Page
6
Mrs. Ben Smith of Toledo alleged a young couple eyed a rug she offered for 3600 dollars. She says they began an argument then set the rug on fire before leaving the scene, prompting a police report.
Grover Weather blessed two day rodeo with light Friday rain. A small Saturday crowd and near record Sunday turnout highlighted the event. Henry Kallsen won the saddle horse prize donated by the Lions Club on Sunday.
The Senate approved a 1.556 billion compromise omnibus rivers and harbors measure by a narrow vote. It authorizes about 153 projects nationwide in navigation flood control and beach erosion, replacing a vetoed older omnibus with terms the President challenged over cost sharing and study adequacy.
After conferences with Budget Bureau officials the Senate Public Works Committee deleted six objectionable projects amended the terms of 14 and included 10 without change from the vetoed bill on the basis of modifications in the administration position.
Tanganyika's African population reaches £654,000 after a census completed in Dar es Salaam, marking a 1.78 percent rise from nine years earlier.
A brief note from Dalion Massachusetts observes that the card game rummy derives its name from the British word rum. The odd etymology is highlighted as part of a local language curiosity column.
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