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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1966

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2

Two Boys Confess Family Wisdom After 1000 Mile Boxcar Trip

In Milwaukee, AP reports two boys aged 12 and 13 who sneaked into an empty boxcar in Fayetteville NC and rode about 1000 miles to Milwaukee over 13 days. They were found safe Thursday at County Emergency Hospital and declared in good condition after eating poached eggs toast and milk. Their parents and guardians credited a family judgment for guiding their actions.

Milwauker Wis Fayettevile David Harvey David W. Harvey William Waddell Wiliam Waddell County i Emercency Hospital Milwaukee Marion N.C Elkhorn City Ashland Columbus Ohio Saginaw Ludington Mich Chesapeake & Ohio Lake Michigan Police Aid Bureau Milwaukee Red Cross North Carolina Belvedere Elementary School Fayetteville

Streetcarman Frank Knoller's half million endows two universities

Detroit streetcar motorman Frank Knoller left a half million to Wayne State University and the University of Michigan to fund a scientific fellowship named the Frank Knoller Fund. Knoller died in 1961 at 81, with a trust disclosed after five years. He worked 1922–1960, earning 62 to 92 cents per hour, and grew wealthy via stock holdings. The sum is split evenly between the two schools for fellowships.

Detroit Frank Knoller Wayne State University University of Michigan Knoller Detroit Street Railways DSR

Mule mascot Rufus Receives Cold Welcome in Houston

Rufus the mule mascot of the Muleshoe Jaycees drew a chilly reception at the State Jaycee convention in Houston. Elvon Devaney said Rufus ended up at a veterinarian after hotel staff declined to host him and police instructed removal from the sidewalk. The 16th convention for Rufus, who is about 18 to 20 years old, was described as gentle by Devaney.

Houston Rufus Elvon Devaney Devaney

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