Art theft shifts from famous works to obscure loot says AP
In New York authorities report a rising international market for stolen art now second only to narcotics. Fewer big-name works are targeted as thieves seek obscure items. Over 4,150 pieces were reported stolen in 1984 across 1,493 cases, up from 3,425 in 345 cases the prior year.
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US Customs Service
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Lynn Stowell Pearson
Art Theft Archive
International Foundation For Art Research
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Elvis Presleys 51st Birthday Celebrations At Graceland
Elvis Presley fans flocked to Graceland in Memphis to mark the singer's 51st birthday with tours, cake, and a new 41 inch statue by Bill Ramey depicting three career milestones. Events included a Friendship Reunion with Presley relatives, a birthday banquet, and a busy day amid rival memorials and a bustling hospitality scene.
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Dog saves owner shot four times in Dorchester intrusion
A German shepherd named King was shot four times while protecting 77 year old Thomas Perkins during a break in in Boston's Dorchester section. The intruder fled. two bullets lodged in the dog’s neck, one in the left front leg, and one passed through the right front paw. The vet plans to remove one bullet and amputate a toe. King is expected to recover. No arrests yet, police said.
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Dorchester
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