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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 2014

Page

3

Homeless man finds cash again in Kingston New York

Police in Kingston say Hassell Barber 67 found a wad of cash on May 9 and offered to turn it in. The wallet found last July contained 485 dollars and led to the owner identified via police posting. Residents offered help. Barber declined. A Salvation Army thrift shop purchase earlier hid more money in a couch. A SUNY New Paltz student and roommates later found 4000 dollars inside a zippered cushion arm, tied to a grateful elderly woman.

Kingston New York Hudson Valley Hassell Barber Times Herald- Record Middletown Salvation Army State University of New York At New Paltz Reese Werkhoven Guasti Werkhoven Lara Russo

Roommates uncover hidden cash in couch in New Paltz

Three roommates stirred neighbors by loudly celebrating after finding 40,800 dollars inside a sofa donated from a 91 year old widow. They chose to return the money, telling a social worker they found envelopes within the cushions.

New Paltz Cally Guasti Woodstock

Dallas Man Indicted for Smuggling Dead Hummingbirds

Federal prosecutors in East Texas say 53 year old Carlos Delgado Rodriguez of Dallas was indicted for smuggling about 60 dead hummingbirds from Mexico into Texas over a year with intent to sell. Authorities say the case involves violations of migratory bird laws.

Tyler Texas Dallas U.S Mexico Carlos Delgado Rodriguez Rodriguez

Unemployment Rates Drop Across Many States in April

The Labor Department reports unemployment fell in 43 states in April with 25 states at 5.9 percent or lower, led by North Dakota at 2.6 percent and Texas down to 5.2 percent. Nationwide payroll gains totaled 288,000 as the rate slipped to 6.3 percent from 6.7 percent. Rhode Island and Nevada show the highest rates but improved markedly.

Washington U.S Labor Department Nebraska Federal Reserve Tively North Dakota Vermont Texas Pennsylvania Ohio Rhode Island Nevada

California wildfires surge as arson arrest sparks probe

A 57-year-old man was charged with arson in one of at least 10 wildfires in Southern California this week. Investigators seek whether fires were sparked by ordinary causes or foul play. The blazes burned about 20,000 acres near San Diego, destroyed homes and a condo complex, and forced thousands to evacuate.

San Diego California Alberto Serrato Oceanside Tanya Sierra

Americans ready to travel after rough winter

AAA projects 36.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over Memorial Day weekend. Most will drive, with more flying, cruising, or taking trains than last year as job gains and disposable income rise. Gas prices are expected lower than last year’s average.

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