Sinkhole season swallows Florida home and neighbor carport
In Bartow Florida a bedroom floor collapsed, dropping a $15,000 house and a neighbor’s carport into a deep sinkhole. James Whitten and his wife fled as walls and furniture vanished. Geologists cite underground rivers in limestone and drought as causes.
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Two Plan 45 000 Mile Bike Trips
Hans Dickes and Joe Bowen, two ex air force buddies, plan an epic cycling trek starting in February from Lompoc California toward Mexico City for the 1968 Olympics. They aim to cover about 45 000 miles sharing 30 pound packs and travel 60 to 100 miles daily. Dickes will cross to Europe by freighter, tour dozen countries, then meet Bowen in New York to continue to Mexico City.
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Way of Acceptance in Reader's Digest May issue
An advertising blurb promotes The Way of Acceptance from the May Reader's Digest, part of 42 articles and features. The copy urges readers to pick up a copy to learn how attitude toward failure shapes consequences and personal growth.
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City Folks Fear Awful Sight of Trees in Baltimore
City forester Fred Graves reports a large share of residents oppose street trees. 41 of 101 contacted want trees removed to the country, citing leaf shed, birds, mossy caterpillars, and roots interfering with sewage and sidewalks. Local residents Louis Avarella and Mrs. Joseph Lisiecki voice city vs country tension. An ad notes Thrift and speed in selling and buying.
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New Affordable Housing Guidance Opens for Seniors
New residences for ambulatory seniors aged 62 plus become available with entry from $9,000. Monthly care includes maid service, medicine, meals, maintenance, and tele support, offering medical and daily living services on site.
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Dors Iendiepel
Sara Leon Pera
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