Baby Smuggling Case Stuns Miami Customs Officials
Xiomara Aguilera admits smuggling her niece Desiree Benitez into the United States from Madrid in a canvas handbag. Customs officials warn such actions can lead to jail and deportation. The infant remained in the country as the investigation proceeds.
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Xiomara Aguilera
United States
Spain
Miss Aguilera
Desiree Benitez
Miami
U.S
Desiree
Madrid
Iberia Airlines
Cuba
Lazaro Albo
Action Neighborhood Center
Potato Prices Rise Amid Weather and Acreage Cuts
An economist notes that floods, storms, and inelastic demand pushed spring potato prices up from about 2.20 per 100 pounds in 1972 to nearly 10.00 in 1973. Acreage fell 9 percent in 1972 and fall planting reached a 1964 low, with Agnes and heavy rains straining supply. processing contracts reduced fresh table stock.
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Maine
James V. Fahey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
Fahey
Agnes
New York
Pennsylvania
Watermelon Origin Tied to Africa and Explorer Livingstone
The article asserts watermelons originated in Africa with David Livingstone credited for finding wild watermelons in desert regions and publishing 1858 accounts. It urges readers to enjoy fresh watermelons and suggests prepping easy snack wedges for children.
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Africa
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
David Livingstone
Stadium Named for Trumpeter Louis Armstrong Memorial
Queens venue once hosting Louis Armstrong at the 1964 World’s Fair was renamed Louis Armstrong Memorial Stadium. Mayor Lindsay unveiled a plaque on Armstrong’s birth anniversary and presented a medal to his widow Lucille. The Singer Bowl seats 16 500 and Armstrong was the first performer there.
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New York
Queens
Louis Armstrong
John V. Lindsay
Armstrong
Lucille
Singer
Wedding Customs Across Tribes Highlight Tswana Marriage Beliefs
An article notes Tswana practices where a bride is considered part of the husband’s family and a brother may lead if the husband dies. It also promotes MARKS JEWELRY offerings for wedding rings, invitations, china, crystal, gifts, and a wedding headquarter experience with flexible payments.
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Marks
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Hattie Wells
Jewelers
Massachusetts
Ah Caja
Ninth and
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Lawrence Savings Association
Roup IE
Lawrence
Avings
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