Nationwide Weather Draws Cold Front and Icy Prospects
Widespread shower activity covered much of the Southeast with cold air spreading across the nation. Rain extended from eastern Texas through Louisiana and southern Arkansas to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, with freezing rain risk as storms move into central Arkansas. Dense fog along the Gulf coast reduced visibility, travelers faced icy conditions, and Livingston Montana logged 71 mph winds.
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Discharged soldier wins battle over Army red tape
Dennis Olivas finally receives $1,580.88 after three years of clerical errors and harassment by the Army. The Fresno man spent 17 days in jail and faced deserter accusations before corrected discharge papers and back pay were issued with support from Rep. B. F. Sisk and Sen. John V. Tunney.
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Calif
UPI
Dennis Olivas
U.S. Army
B.F. Sisk
D-Calif
John V. Tunney
Olivas
Friendly trio robs rancher then helps take $30,000
In Modesto California a retired Waterford rancher, Charles Balter, 69, is robbed by three men who steal $52 from his wallet and a man then accompanies Balter to three banks, obtaining three $10,000 checks totaling $30,000. Balter calls police 75 minutes later, calling the robber a "really a nice guy."
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Modesto
Calif
UPI
Charles Balter
Waterford
Bolter
Oakdale
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Moon plaque signed by Nixon astronauts on lunar site
UPI report notes Apollo 17 astronauts Cernan Evans and Schmitt and President Nixon signed a lunar plaque declaring unity and peace for mankind. The artifact marks the first manned moon landing in December 1972 and was unveiled on the moon.
Christmas Gift Bus and Quirky Items Stir Rome Markets
Rome sources report gifts range from a used Rome city bus at scrap prices to a motorcycle shaped bed with lights and vibration. Other items include fake Molotov cocktails for play, a Christ foot piggy bank, and dentist chairs priced up to 847 to furnish living rooms, per Il Messaggero.
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UPI
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Il Messaggero
Mind Dynamics Sued Over False Brain Wave Claims
California Attorney General sues Mind Dynamics Inc for a 200 course claiming to train control of alpha brain waves. The suit says the course converts are told they can raise IQ cure habits read faster relieve pain heal quicker and enhance telepathy. The AG says the course teaches no brain wave control and does not achieve the asserted effects.
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San Rafael, Calif
MDI
Evelle Younger
Intruder Returns Cash Not Goods In Tulsa Case
In Tulsa Oklahoma Jesse Hosey reported two break ins in which the burglar did not steal valuables but left cash totaling 16 dollars on Nov 9 and 12 dollars on Dec 10 along with a puzzling card. Police say the act complicates charges as intent is unclear and a manhunt is underway.
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Okla
UPI
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Hosey
Ken Moser
Moser
McDonald- Douglas Aircraft Corp
Coconut arrives again for Peoria man at Christmas
Ed Clinch of Peoria, a park district foreman, has received a Christmas coconut annually since 1948. This year the gift was delivered to his home by local official Mike Milin after advance word to the press. Clinch suspects World War II friends in the South Pacific started the long-running joke.
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UPI
Ed Clinch
Clinch
Peoria Park District
Peoria
Mike Milin
Peoria County
Miha
Peoria Journal Star
South Pacific
Ex-bunny suspended from police juvenile post in Cincinnati
Eliza Simone a former Playboy bunny says she has been suspended as a police juvenile officer after a nude photo from years ago resurfaced in Playboy. She claims Silverton Police Chief Kenneth Dye told her to resign or be dismissed citing potential public upset. She defends her job performance.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Eliza Simone
Playboy
Miss Simone
Silverton
Kenneth Dye
Simone
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