Lombard Street Curlicue Tales From San Francisco
In Frisco the Lombard Street Curlicue in Russian Hill is famed as the crookedest street with eight sharp curves. Residents recall cobblestones and wildflowers, now red brick serpentine with hydrangeas, while tourists and moviemakers add bustle and a sense of community on this steep block.
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Licensing Boat Operators Remains Hot Debate Across States
UPI reports ongoing opposition to boat operator licensing with Florida Connecticut and Massachusetts rejecting proposals while Connecticut and Missouri enact age related restrictions. Congress seeks public opinion surveys as the House committee supports licensing amid a push for education and enforcement backed by Coast Guard Auxiliary course enrollments rising sharply.
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Pirates aim to restore the Delta King river steamer
A group calling itself Riverboat's Comin' Inc led by executives in gray suits seeks to buy and restore the Delta King, decades after abandonment. They have raised about $13,000, offered tours, and aim to convert the vessel into a historic museum and cultural center despite liens and lawsuits surrounding ownership.
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Rockefeller wife runs Arkansas farm for “just people”
Jeannette Rockefeller, 60, wife of Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, is described as pragmatic and active in social work. The profile notes her influence, early life, marriages, and the couple’s 27,000 acre farm near Morriston, used as a weekend retreat from public duties.
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Chicago artist spurns Paris study for Bible posters
Jo Peterson chose biblical poster art over studying with Henri Matisse in Paris. She launched Best Seller Publicity in 1937, now placing 3,000 posters in New York subways and reaching millions in 900 cities through nonprofit efforts.
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