States push laws to curb retirement land scams in West
Oregon California and Colorado real estate officials told a Senate subcommittee that state laws can shield the elderly from slick promoters selling waterless desert lots. They urged federal action only for advertising controls, while noting cross border schemes still threaten buyers and local governments.
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Litterbugging Not New Across Centuries
New York report notes littering is a long standing issue. The Glass Container Manufacturers Institute cites 17th century London and pre Revolutionary Boston as places where authorities warned or threatened prosecutions for creating public nuisances and endangering public health.
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Honest corruption candidate runs for Monterey County board
Richard A. O'Kane, 36, restaurateur, tops ballots in Monterey County Supervisor race with slogan honest straightforward corruption. He paid a $60 filing fee in $2 bills to challenge incumbent Thompson J. Hudson in the June 2 election. A third candidate, Harold MacLean, is a retired clothing store operator.
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White Dove Lands on Khrushchev at Aswan Dam
A white dove landed on Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s arm during the Aswan Dam ceremony aboard a Nile steamer. Khrushchev handed it to Mrs. Nasser, and President Nasser ordered the bird fed, caged, and shipped to the Kremlin.
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Woman Wins Citizenship Reinstatement in Supreme Court Ruling
New York based report notes Mrs An gelika L Schneider born in Germany won reinstatement of her naturalized citizenship by a Supreme Court decision this week. She arrived in the United States for a visit one day after the ruling and plans to attend Smith College reunion in Northampton Massachusetts while visiting relatives.
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Lawyers Strike in Salerno Over Court Speak Rule
In Salerno Italy lawyers began a one week strike protesting a local judge's decision that only two of four defense attorneys in a murder trial may speak in court. The action targets courtroom speaking rights and the trial proceedings.
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UPI
Honeymoon Over Minnie a Spinster at Brookfield Zoo
Minnie the elephant refuses to join Baby as Baby sails toward Portland for a planned match with Thonglaw the Portland Zoo. Baby departs with simple provisions while Minnie remains behind, becoming Brookfield Zoo’s spinster. Thonglaw awaits breeding, as zookeepers pursue a controlled population plan.
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