Nation disperses defense plants to avoid bomb damage
Washington April 16 1984 defense plants and military installations are being dispersed to sites at least 10 miles from target areas to limit damage from atomic or hydrogen bomb attacks. About 200 facilities have been moved or built recently with tax benefits, while some underground centers and relocated assets are in use.
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Unexpected Rain Brings Hope to Drought Hit Southwest
Weather miracles arrive as freak rains revive parched Arizona ranges and irrigation reservoirs. In arid regions from Arizona to Missouri rainfall lifts cattle water holes and groundwater levels, boosting business sentiment and livestock markets while drought-weary farmers look to summer rains for relief. Arizona Cattlegreeners Assn. says ranges can support cattle until July rains start.
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Iowa
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Arizona
Three Women Seek Bowling Green Town Council Seats
In Bowling Green Virginia three women Mrs Elizabeth Farr Mrs Ann W Homes and Emily Travis filed for the June election to the seven member town council Nine men also run for the council and the women say the town needs a feminine touch.
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Bowling Green
Elizabeth Farr
Ann W. Homes
Emily Travis
Texas Railroad Revenues Hit All Time High In 1953
Texas railroad revenues rose to an all-time peak above 480 million dollars in 1953 data from the Railroad Commission. Commission chairman Ernest C. Thompson attributed the gain to rate increases rather than growth in traffic as passenger volumes continued to fall for the past years.
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Austin
Te ws Briefs Summary of Court Traffic and Transfer News
In a corporation court on Friday 68 moving traffic cases 49 other misdemeanors and 68 in total fines were assessed 228 for parking 258 for other offenses including drunkenness disturbance vag rancy theft under 5 and failure to appear Mrs Louise DL Brown 2821 Mth St left Lubbock to relocate to San Bernardino Calif transferring from Reese Air Force Base to Norton Air Force Base near her son Pat F Brown Jr who lives in Los Angeles area.
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Lubbock
San Bernadino
Calif
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Reese
San Beraidino
Pat F. Brown Jr
Los Angeles Area
Butchers in Munich Stage Anti Diet Campaign
In Munich on April 10 the local butchers denounced dieting with a garlanded speaker’s stand and an anti diet rally. The event ended with a lunch where men began eating immediately and women soon followed after a brief pause, the sausage feast proving more popular than the speeches.
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Munich
Candidate in Race for Constable Says He Fired Home
L C Johnson of Waskom Texas faced arson charges after admitting he set fire to his car and house to gain sympathy and votes in his constable campaign. He claimed the house caught fire when alcohol based antifreeze used to start the fire ignited the home as well. The acting prosecutor said he was charged with willful burning of insured property and will present the case to a grand jury. Johnson is a Democratic primary candidate for constable in July.
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Uijongbu
Korea
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Waskom
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Johnson
Dallas
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Lumiere Pioneer of Cinema Dies at 91 in Lyon
Auguste M. Lumiere Europe’s first moviemaker and co inventor of the motion picture device died at his Lyon home after a brief illness. The 91 year old scientist helped stage Europe’s first public film show and introduced slapstick cinema.
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France
Auguste M. Lumiere
Europe
Bridge Under Construction Over Oude Maas Near Rotterdam
A new bridge spanning the Oude Maas River is now under construction near Rotterdam Netherlands. Local engineers and planners report ongoing work with expected completion in coming months. The project aims to improve regional traffic flow and connect key coastal areas.
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Netherlands
Udga Tablets Offer Fast Relief From Ulcer and Heartburn
Udga tablets claim eight rapid acting ingredients soothe inflamed stomach lining with a protective film. The ad promises immediate relief from excess acid and related pains since 1928 and guarantees money back if relief is not achieved.
Mexican Secret Police Probe Accidental Death Of Woman
Mexican secret police investigate whether the March 26 death of Joanel R. Hilmer, 33, of Portland Oregon, in a Mexico City hotel was suicide or murder. A note claimed self harm but authorities examine possible forgery and a Soviet spy link alleged by the victim’s mother.
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Joanel R. Hilmer
Portland
Ore
Switzerland
Australian Troops Load Cargo for Indo China Mission
Sydney on April 10 reports 80 Australian soldiers loaded bombs and ammunition onto a freighter bound for Indo China after communist dock workers walked off the job. Despite inexperience, they reportedly loaded twice the cargo in a four hour shift than the preceding stevedores.
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