Governor urges prison overhaul at national talks
Pennsylvania Governor John S Fine urged a complete overhaul of the American penal system to end violence and to craft uniform penalties and rehabilitation measures. He backed studying convictions and paroles, criticized costly new prisons, and insisted inmates deserve reasonable comfort while authorities refuse to negotiate with mutineers.
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Maureen O Hara Sizing Up Hollywood Real Estate Shifts
Hollywood star Maureen O Hara discusses how the movie industry’s changeover affects big house prices. She sold a stone canyon home for 82500 and searches for a modest Bel Air or nearby property while dealing with agents. Her price reality contrasts with star standards as she considers cheaper options.
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Colorado Sees Quota Refusal
DENVER Colo Wheat allotments in Western states contain inequities that may drive farmers to reject the August referendum. Harvey Solberg, president of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, says Colorado farmers face 30 percent cuts versus 20 to 25 percent elsewhere, risking about 10 million dollars next year. He hopes inequities will be corrected later.
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Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
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Poplar Trees Pose Pretty City Problem
Chicago officials confront a rooftop poplar problem on an 11 story building. Chief Engineer Frank McDonough watered two saplings about 10 inches tall while city librarian Fredrick Rex cites an ordinance banning poplars from public ways due to root spread. McDonough questions if the roof counts as a public way say pigeons possibly carried seeds.
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Cushing to Get New Mercury Lights
Cushing Oklahoma city council votes to award bids August 15 for installation of 60 mercury vapor street lights.
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