Overdue library book returned after 74 years
Ninety five year old Hazel Severson returned Seaplane Solo by Sir Francis Chichester’s 1930 Tasman Sea flight author to an Amador County library. The fee of 2701 was not charged and a small donation was accepted on Oct. 13. Librarian Laura Einstadter called it a happy returns moment.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Hazel Severson
Severson
Amador County
Sacramento Bee
Howard
Sir Francis Chichester
Tasman Sea
Laura Einstadter
Taiwan official solves mangled currency puzzle
Liu Hui fen of the Taiwan Justice Ministry and aide Lin recovered 200000 New Taiwan dollars in 2000 NT$1,000 notes torn into pieces after a plastic bag was dumped into a scrap machine. The case involved matching fragments by the character guo and reassembling the bills for their owner.
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Taipei
Taiwan
Liu Hui-fen
Taiwan Justice Ministry
Lin
Justice Ministry
Liu
Guo
German man grows marijuana Christmas tree in home
Berlin police raid an apartment and seize 150 grams of cannabis from a 58 year old man. In the living room officers find a two meter tall marijuana plant decorated with Christmas lights described as a festive tree. Investigators say he planned to add more decorations and gifts for Christmas.
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Berlin
Koblenz
Ralf Schomisch
Roswell Council Divided Over Overhaul Proposal
At a council meeting and workshop in Roswell resident Billy Wood, a former city council candidate, opposed the overhaul and urged delaying the measure. Councilors Art Sandoval Rob McWilliams also opposed advancing it. Several members were absent as the council scheduled a Jan 13 public hearing for 7 p.m.
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Billy Wood
Roswell
Art Sandoval
Rob McWilliams
Dusty Huckabee
Elena Velasquez
Steve Henderson
Barry Foster
Mattarco
Snowball Express trip continues for Salas family
The Salas family will enjoy a Nutcracker Ballet and other activities as American Airlines transports 1,300 children and spouses of soldiers to Dallas from 48 cities. Brett Hooverink of American Eagle calls it exciting and Mayor Del Jurney proclaims December 9, 2010 as Snowball Express day.
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Dallas
Brett Hooverink
American Eagle
del Jurney
Mattarco
Roswell-Record
Teacher of Character Awards call for 2011 forms
Teachers must submit forms by Friday January 28 2011. Forms may be faxed to 624-6870 or mailed to Character Counts in Chaves County PO Box 999 Roswell NM 88202 0999 or delivered to the Roswell Chamber of Commerce 131 W Second St. Awards are sponsored by Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Roswell Regional Hospital and Read and Stevens Inc.
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Ccccnm.org
Chaves
Roswell
Explosive Laden House Burned After Fire in Escondido
In Escondido California a house packed with explosive material was burned to eliminate the threat. Fire chiefs and sheriff officials described a controlled burn that destroyed most of the home in about 30 minutes. Residents watched anxiously as investigators focus on suspect George Jakubec who faces bomb making and bank robbery charges.
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Escondido
Calif
Pat MacQueen
MacQueen
San Diego
George Jakubec
Shirley Abernethy
Jan Caldwell
San Diego County
Gore
Jakubec
Seizure of the Moment Frames Graduation Address
In a graduation speech Lott urged graduates to seize the moment and ignore doubters. She spoke of doing the right thing always and thanked her parents for their belief and opportunities, urging others to learn, smile, and set priorities.
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Lott
Senate votes on tax cuts amid defense bill debate
The chamber debated defense bill provisions including repealing don't ask don't tell with two GOP and independent sponsors planning a stand alone repeal. Reid pushed for a vote before adjournment as Collins and others warned of politics delaying rights for service members. Leaders warned delay risks House approval and ongoing war in Afghanistan.
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Chamber
Reid
Collins
Joe Lieberman
Connecticut
House
Joe Salmonese
Massachusetts
Scott Brown
Alaska
Lisa Murkowski
Senate
Olympia
Pentagon
Georgia
Marine Corps
Manchin
Afghanistan
RCC cadets graduate first class from Hagerman facility
About 80 people attended Basic class No. 277 graduation at RCC in Hagerman. Cadets trained eight weeks including defensive tactics marksmanship and fitness and 11 graduates will work locally. Special awards went to Vanessa Sanchez Preston Mahay Michael Nappier and Rudy Ramirez. Names include Richard Artiaga Jr Ellen Bailey Mark Barrientos Michelle Garcia Thomas Riams Zachary Lujan Shane Talbert and more.
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Joni Brown
RCC
Phil Grassie
Bailey
Mariah Brown
Hagerman Middle School
Candy Spence Ezzel
Hagerman
Santa Fe
William Hendrix
Hendrix
Vanessa Sanchez
Preston Mahay
Michael Nappier
Rudy Ramirez
Richard Artiaga Jr
Roswell
Ellen Bailey
Mark Barrientos
Michelle Garcia
Thomas Riams
Dexter
Zachary Lujan
David McTeigue
Hondo
Shane Talbert
J.entzminger
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