New 55 mph speed limit to take effect January first
California highways will drop to 55 miles per hour under a bill by the Legislature and Governor Reagan. Highway Patrol Commissioner Walter Pudinski says there will be no normal warning period. Violators will face tickets, with warnings for minor excesses and strict action for blatant offenses. Enforcement will focus on rural roads, while commuter hours on metropolitan freeways remain constrained.
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California
Highway Patrol
Walter Pudinski
Pudinski
Ronald Reagan
Fudinski
Marijuana plant used as Christmas tree in New Jersey raid
In Trenton New Jersey a four foot marijuana plant seized during a drug raid was decorated as a Christmas tree with ten red ornaments. A detective noted the plant is still growing and will be kept as evidence after the holidays.
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Trenton
N.J
UPD
Long Beach Rebate Follow-Up and Odd Animal Claims
A Long Beach reader seeks guidance on a $73 rebate from Foremost Insurance after cancellation of a policy. The piece also debunks sensational rumors about narcotics-sniffing dogs and Lipizzan horses, citing official training methods and humane concerns, while noting a health policy inquiry from Bankers Multiple Line Insurance Co. in Chicago.
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V.I.S
Long Beach
Mandy Monk
Walnut Creek
Action Line
T.F
U.S. Customs Service
Friends of Animals
Humane Organization
South
Insurance bill seen as misleading ad cites company statement
A reader questions a premium notice billed as coverage and asks ACTION LINE to investigate. Bankers Multiple Line Insurance Co spokesman says they do not solicit this way and the signature on the mother's application appears genuine. If unwanted, she can ignore the notice. no premiums have been paid. The nationwide use of such application blanks is noted.
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Palley
Action Line
E.U
Lakewood
Bankers Multiple Line Insurance Co
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Helena Rubenstein
Jean Nate Friction
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