Moonshine in grain elevator sparks bird led splash
A Chicago grain elevator fire last January turned mash into illicit moonshine, creating a giant booze bottle effect as birds swarmed to drink the mash. Reports describe officials calling the scene fantastic while noting the odd spoilage and accidental distillery created by the blaze.
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Marie McDonald Ng
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Borgnine Wins Court Fight to Guest Star
Independent Santa Monica report says film star Ernest Borgnine won a court ruling allowing him to appear as a guest on the television series Wednesday despite objections from Hecht Lancaster Studios. The decision permits Borgnine to join the show in the first area as installments begin Friday.
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Willie Moran
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Confederate Veteran John Salling Celebrates 113th Birthday
In SLANT Virginia General John Salling one of three surviving Civil War veterans marked his 113th birthday amid a motorcade of 50 cars. More than 300 people visited his mountain home near Gate City Virginia to offer congratulations and gifts. Salling responded with a big birthday smile and said he was doing fine.
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Slant
John Salting
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Gate City
Birthday observance honors Civil War veteran in Gate City
In Gate City a birthday ceremony celebrated 101 year old Thomas Salling, a Civil War veteran born May 28, 1846. Local officials, the Gate City High School band, and community members gathered as Salling in a wheelchair received a 111 pound gift and a gray uniform while a short program highlighted his service in the Army of Virginia and his role as an honorary general.
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Calling
Scott County
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Eisenhower After Gettysburg Tactical Withdrawal Comment
President Eisenhower described a tactical retreat after Gettysburg 1957. He praised Confederate General Robert E. Lee as one of the greatest Americans and defended his comparison against critics. Dwight D. Eisenhower and allied officer Montgomery faced sharp reactions from the South over their remarks.
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Gettysburg
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Lee
Marsha Viscount Montgomery
Ineritleinm
George G. Meade
Montgomery
May Craig
Portland
Press Herald
Transit System Fined for Smog Violation in Los Angeles
Los Angeles officials fined a transit system 350 dollars for diesel smoke violations on Sepute veda Blvd. Municipal Court Judge Mark Brand suspended a 500 dollar fine and a one year probation, citing mechanical imperfection as the likely cause. The case followed a guilty plea on May 1 by the company for excess smoke.
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Ashbury
Iisa
Seputeveda Blvd
San Fernando Palla Inez
Mark Brand
Walla
Mary
Political scramble for mayor post to heat up county
Announcement signals a crowded field for next year s mayoral race. Lakewood s Iacobon and ex Mayors Wagner of Long Beach seen as likely candidates as Long Beach shifts power toward Whittier and Pomona. The city seeks a leader who understands its problems.
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Long Beach
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