Gator in Fort Wayne Home Muzzled by Officer on April Fools Day
Officer Joe Lyon aided a resident who found a 1 1/2 foot juvenile alligator named Chumper in a rental home on April Fool's Day. Police used black tape to muzzle the animal until an animal control officer arrived. The landlord thought the alligator had moved out. The owner retrieved Chumper later the same day. the animal was in good health and well cared for.
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Corrections Policy Noted for The Texas City Sun
The Texas City Sun explains its approach to corrections with a call-in line 945-3441 and an editor contact for reporting errors. Corrections are printed in a designated space to maintain accuracy and accountability.
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Brubeck Reunites With Army Band Buddies in Whittier
In Whittier California nearly 60 years after World War I, jazz pianist Dave Brubeck and 11 former Army band members reunited at Slim Tanner's home. About 80 attended the prior 1980 reunion. Tanner joked about re-enlisting as Brubeck reflected on his Army service and his early band. In Nashville Tennessee, Johnny Cash tribute planned by Country Music Television features Vince Gill hosting and performances by Faith Hill Alan Jackson Tim McGraw Shania Twain Kenny Chesney and others. Pamela Anderson will co host with Toby Keith. In Davenport Iowa the McCaughey septuplets age five discuss learning to tie shoes while parents describe challenges maintaining discipline and consistency.
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History highlights and notable birthdays for April 7
On this day in history 1953 Dag Hammarskjold was elected UN secretary general. 1862 Grant defeated Confederates at Shiloh. 1927 Hoover televised image debuted. 1939 Italy invaded Albania. 1945 US planes intercepted a Japanese fleet toward Okinawa. 1947 Henry Ford died. 1957 last NY trolley run. 1966 US recovered a lost hydrogen bomb. 1969 Supreme Court struck down banning private obscene material. 1983 first US space walk in a decade. 2003 birthdays include Ravi Shankar 83 and James Garner 75.
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Today S Weather Local Forecast
Today cloudy in the morning with isolated afternoon storms and a 30 percent rain chance. Isolated severe weather possible with a high near 77 and south winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight remains cloudy with a low near 60. A strong cold front will lower temperatures Monday into Tuesday with gusty northerly winds and chances of thunderstorms mainly southeast North Texas. Temperatures may dip into the 20s in the Panhandle and northern South Plains, with a chance of snow Monday night.
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Ex Wife Nose Ring Trust Funds and Wedding Woes
Annie’s Mailbox shares advice on a granddaughter losing a graduate bonus for nose piercing, a future stepmother fearing an ex wife at a wedding reception, and readers’ tips on hand addressing wedding envelopes.
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