Philadelphia ends 76 Tons of Fun diet campaign
Naomi Williams drops from 240 to 159 pounds and wins top honors as 76 Tons of Fun wraps up in Philadelphia. Louise Bungy sheds 205 to 154 pounds while city and 76ers backed workouts, lean menus, and daily brisk walks helped residents lose weight amid the campaign glow. Mayor Street notes his own past weight and pride in the city’s efforts to shed a fat image.
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Aging Navy veterans honored for sailing feat
A crew of aging veterans who crossed the Atlantic in a WWII LST 325 will be honored at the Spirit of America Festival in Decatur on Independence Day with the Audie Murphy Award. The 29 aboard faced storms and equipment failures during a 4350 mile January trip from Gibraltar to Mobile.
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Car rental GPS fines swirl around Connecticut case
James Turner sues Acme Rent-A-Car after $450 was charged via GPS speed fines across seven states. Connecticut Consumer Protection accuses Acme of unfair practices for not clearly warning customers about penalties. Acme defends legality. state investigates 26 customers penalized.
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