Diner Besieged as Burglars Hit 161 Times
Pittsburgh diner owner Charley Launie reports 161 burglaries in three years. Thieves smashed windows, forced doors, crawled through vents, and stole food, cookware, towels, and even a wall nailed phone. A ¢100 reward yielded little relief. one thief served 1.5 years but later returned to steal again.
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Proclamation Reforms Attributed To Sparks Narrative
New York AP reports Sparks, a former White House aide, saying the president removed the word whereas from proclamations. Spirks described the claim that the old format was dull and unread, noting Washington started the practice and few urged changes.
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California Flooding Kills 86 in Nine Day Storm
The nine day storm devastates California with 86 deaths and $35 million in damage. Gov Reagan and President Nixon declare a disaster area. Telephones, railroads, and roads fail while evacuations continue and National Guard assistance expands.
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