Maxwell allegedly taunts customs at Orly over francs
At Orly Airport Elsa Maxwell allegedly exploded when an officer questioned her export of francs. She had declared 100000 francs but reportedly produced 260000 to the customs table. The officer allowed only 20000 francs to remain with a friend seeing her off. Witnesses say she threatened to deter American tourists from visiting France.
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Paris
Elsa Maxwell
Orly
Miss Maxwell
Eka
France
Patrol Strike Toll Affects North Carolina Highway Deaths
North Carolina highway deaths rise sharply this year with 344 fatalities by January end, 87 more than last year. Commissioner Ed Scheidt attributes part of the rise to ~100 patrolmen on strike duty in Henderson since mid February, affecting overall highway coverage. Lincoln assassination noted in unrelated line.
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Raleigh
Ed Scheidt
Highway Patrol
Henderson
North Carolina
Scheidt
Hender
Imperial Oil seeks to drop its longstanding comma
Imperial Oil Ltd an affiliate of Standard Oil of New Jersey has begun legal steps to remove the comma from its name. Directors and shareholders approved the change and the company must obtain supplementary letters patent from Ottawa under the Companies Act to drop the comma in its official name since 1919. The Santa Fe palace notes a 1610 Spanish colonial origin.
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Toronto
Imperial Oil, Ltd
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Imperial Oil
Ottawa
Senate Probes New Twist in Old Confidence Scam
The senate investigations subcommittee will hold public hearings Tuesday on a new version of the real estate advance fee confidence game. Small business owners denied loans are visited by a stranger who claims he can obtain financing for a fee that may reach 11 500. The fee is promised to be refunded if no loan is secured, but victims find the guarantee nonrecourse and ineffective.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Donald F. O'Donnell
Subcommittee
O'Donnell
France Elects New Senate Amid Adapted Roles
France votes today for a 307 member Fifth Republic Senate with 267 seats in Metropolitan France and Overseas territories. Indirect elections favor long time politicians. Luxembourg Palace remains the meeting place as the chamber gains new name and duties under President Charles de Gaulle.
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Senate
Paris
Luxembourg Palace
Ala
National Assembly
Charles de Gaulle
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