Cop turned writer misses police work
Joseph Wambaugh, ex Los Angeles Police Department detective sergeant, discusses leaving the force in 1974 to write full time. He recalls missing police life, describes his path to The Black Marble, and explains how his latest novel broadens beyond cop stories to include dogs, gambling, love, and suburban life.
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French wine production dips by 28 percent in 1977
PARIS AP France's wine production for 1977 was the lowest in eight years, dipping 28 percent from 1976. The Finance Ministry said vintners produced about 135 million gallons of wine in 1977, reflecting a sharp decline in output.
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