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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1977
Page
2
AP reports Paul Selous keeps a century old two faced clock in his Arlington front yard. Neighbors complain it disrupts peace and could lower property values. The clock reportedly spans 28 inches in diameter and sits among homes valued from about 96,000 to 115,000 dollars.
Solon, a suburban resident northwest of Chicago, seeks a commercial variance to install a 2 square foot base for a street clock in his front yard. He bought and restored a clock from Gates Mill, Ohio, spending years and about 8 thousand dollars, though it doesn't chime or light. He has a wooden duplicate and a seasonal sign, and faces a zoning board decision next month amid neighbors’ objections.
Robert H Brown, a 68 year old retiree, says he was not in Baltimore on August 8 when a traffic ticket was issued for an allegedly parked car. He claims he was in Newark Delaware delivering a birthday cake to his grandson and was out with a younger woman. He has contested the fine of 14 dollars for the offense and warns of possible license plate delays for unpaid tickets.
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt says he will return to Cincinnati this week to sell his magazine on the streets and provoke re-arrest. He appeals his obscenity and conspiracy conviction that carried 7 to 25 years. the magazine is banned in Hamilton County under obscenity laws. Flynt spoke at a Washington convention, claiming a Hamilton County trial would differ after a Cleveland judge struck down the Ohio organized crime statute.
In Dallas, Harry Cordellos who is blind ran the White Rock Marathon with Navy Cmdr. John Butterfield, finishing in 3 hours 13 minutes 14 seconds after prolonged elbow contact. Cordellos, 40, had a stitch but powered through, calling running the greatest thing in the world.
New York AP reports David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer, shows signs of detachment from the demons he says guided his crimes. In Kings County jail diary entries, he describes routine days of sleep and writing, asks for paper and pencils, fears a return of demon influence, and expresses a desire to be locked away for life. He claims the killings began after demon possession and apologizes for tormenting victims’ families, while acknowledging thoughts of harming others.
Ohio's school funding system was ruled unconstitutional by Hamilton County Judge Paul Riley in Cincinnati. He delayed full effect until next summer, ordering the decision take effect July 1, 1978, amid a class action arguing disparities in per pupil funding and equal protection concerns.
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