Professor Meets Voice of Bank Teller in Romantic Meeting
Illinois professor Dick Ferry, 61, met Sally Masterson, the Scottish voice behind a bank machine, after his wife watched. The Decatur Herald organized the meeting sparked by Ferry’s column about his infatuation with the talking teller.
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Dalai Lama Rejects China's Return Condition
London AP report states the exiled Tibetan leader refused a Chinese offer to return if he accepted Chinese rule. He cited the fate of 6 million Tibetans and criticized attempts to reduce the issue to his personal return while Tibetans face paramilitary and police action. The Dalai Lama arrived in Britain for a 12 day visit and planned public engagements.
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First memorial to honor Salem witch trials victims near finish
Sculptor Yiannis Stefanakis nears completion of the first memorial for the 1692 Salem witch hysteria victims. A 14 foot bronze statue of three sisters. dedication planned for October on Gallows Hill. project seeks $300,000 for foundry and mounting costs and requires city site approval.
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