Artists Paint Fading Walls With Peoples Art Across LA
Los Angeles muralists led by Joe Bravo create public art on blighted walls to reflect community mood. Murals range from political and ethnic scenes to farm workers and lovers, funded by the City Council since 1974 with about 100000 dollars yearly and payments to artists of 395 dollars per mural. A notable 12 foot high, 13 chapter Californias history mural spans a quarter mile in Tu junga Wash painted by 70 teens in 1976.
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Joe Bravo
San Fernando Valley
Bravo
Los Angeles
Hollywood
California State University At
Northridge
California
Tujunga Wash
Apathy Slows Fight Against Bootlegging in Florida
Florida officials cite public apathy as the main hurdle in cutting illegal cigarette flow. Beverage Director Charles Nuzum says cooperation from federal prosecutors and tougher penalties could deter bootlegging, with concerns over state tax revenue and losses totaling about 35 million annually. he urges Congress to raise federal penalties.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Charles Nuzum
Nuzum
Board of Business Regulation
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York City
North Carolina
Carolina Sales Co
Tarheel Sales Co
Congress
Bob Hope To Rebuild Dream House In Palm Springs
Comedian Bob Hope will reconstruct his fire-damaged hillside home in Palm Springs at a cost substantially below the original 3 million dollar estimate. Architect John Lautner submitted late July plans for the rebuilt seven bedroom house, noting the main savings come from removing a vast automated skylight. Plans include an Olympic sized lake type pool blending into the rocky environment.
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Valm Springs
Calif
Bob Hope
Hope
John Lautner
Lautner
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Main Drug Store
N. Main ST
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