Outdoorsy couple clash over coveted outhouse in remote Massachusetts
Northfield residents Nan and Robin Woodard live off a woodsy track to a cedar‑shingled two‑story home built by Dan Woodard, a skilled carpenter. Robin runs a sewing lesson, while Dan crafted the root cellar and a stained glass outhouse beside their rustic dwelling amid the wilderness. The couple has faced repeated legal battles and jokes about their unusual feature, yet remain calm about the project.
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Lawyer disbarred on legal betting
The state Supreme Court disbarred Beverly Hills lawyer Martin Calaway over a gambling conviction. The decision, noted by the State Bar Disciplinary Board, takes effect nationwide. The piece blends quotes and anecdotes about a couple seeking an outhouse and facing local permit battles in northern California, detailing disputes over building and plumbing codes.
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Publicity Spin Backfires On White House Address
Washington reports show aides tried a televised live stream publicity ploy after President Carter spoke on energy. Reporters questioned the approach as lawmakers criticized the effect, with Press Secretary Jody Powell defending the effort as a staff presentation. The piece notes mixed reactions from Sen. Metzenbaum and Sen. Church, while an unrelated probate filing in Chicago valued Helen Wrigley estate at 42.4 million.
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