Washington tourism slump flags slower year ahead
Tourism and convention business in Washington DC show a 9.1 percent drop from last year as hotel occupancy and visitor counts falter. Officials say suburban motels skew counts, while major sites like the White House and Capitol see below year ago totals. July offers a slight uptick, but overall 1970 visitor totals lag.
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Floyd Kirby
Idé
Capitol
Washington
Leonard Hickman
Hotel Association of
District of Columbia
Hickman
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Virginia
Gray
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
White House
Washington Convention and Business Bureau
Martin Luther King
Executive Mansion
Dad Made Daughters' Bridal Gowns
Kansas City, Kansas AP reports Edward L. Hoegler, a 55 year old carpenter, crafted his daughter Michelle Hoegler bridal gown for her wedding. He previously made a gown for Rosemary in 1961 and has sewn communion dresses for his four daughters and a suit for his son. He enjoys watching the pattern evolve to finish. He notes fellow workers know little about his sewing.
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Kansas City
Kan
Michelle Hoegler
Edward L. Hoegler
Rosemary
Hoegler
Zoo Frees 11 Birds to Wild After Criticism
Portland Oregon AP reports the city zoo released 11 native wild birds after public criticism that the cages were too small. Zoo director Dr. Philip Ogilvie said the birds should adapt easily back to their natural habitat.
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Portland, Ore
Portland Zoo
Philip Ogilvie
Previewing a 1972 Thunderbird Car Design Highlights
The text describes a 1972 style Thunderbird with a horizontal grille texture spanning under the dual headlights. A bright metal frame surrounds the center grille and headlight areas, with Thunderbird emblem above the grille. It notes 4 door hardtops, and standard features on the Brougham include 50 50 split bench seats and power windows. Standard features on both variants include power steering, power front disc brakes, and an automatic transmission.
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Broughan
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