Liquor and Gas Sales Peak in May in California
California fuel and liquor sales surged in May, reaching record levels. The State Board of Equalization reported May fuel sales at 463.25 million gallons, 3.7 percent above May 1955, boosting total taxable sales for the first 11 months of the fiscal year to 4.9 billion gallons, with about 26.4 million dollars from pass taxes for highways. Alcoholic beverage taxes totaled about 234 million dollars, up 7 percent from May 1953.
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Pates Flag Seized or Stolen Amid Marine Tax Bust
A chaotic report claims Pate’s flag vanished or was captured amid a Marine Corps tax case. Sales of spirits surged to 1.902 million gallons in May 1958, while a distribution slowdown by Teamsters and a network stoppage reduced delivery, with tax revenue reaching about 393 thousand dollars.
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Randolph Patel
Honeymoon Couple Hindered by Depot Seizure
A newly married couple, Mr and Mrs Rock, tied up for three hours at a marine depot during an unsuccessful hunt for a missing Marine who allegedly captured their honeymoon flag and possessions. The couple were forced to stay as officials searched the depot for the suspected thief amid travel documents and gifts seized.
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London
UPI
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Parched Town Gets New Water Pump
In Boy New Mexico a drought struck town of 750 residents gained a emergency pump after two bad pumps and worn pipes left wells leaking. Mayor Robert Keirsey said they will pay for it later while residents repaired pipes and installed the new unit. The water crisis spurred action despite funding hurdles and state transfer limits on earmarked funds.
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Robert Keirsey
Roy
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Hawaiians Vote on Solons in First State Election
Hawaii's pivotal campaign ended Monday with a multilingual storm of oratory as residents prepare to vote in the territorys first election as a state. Voters will choose two U S senators one congressman governor and 62 state legislators in Honolulu.
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UPI
Hawaii
Siih
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Polio Epidemic Reaches 100 Cases in Des Moines
Four new polio cases were reported Monday, lifting the Des Moines epidemic total to 100. The spread of the disease has prompted continuing public health warnings and precautionary measures as authorities monitor the outbreak.
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Des Moines, Iowa
UPI
Des Moines
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