October 1981 Dreamy Days and Odd Notes
A nostalgic October diary page notes pumpkin hues and full moon on October 4, lists quirky items from Gandhi interviews to a motorbike explosion and a traffic fine for a judge’s wife. It mentions a Lake Michigan rescue, postal deficits forecast, and odd local anecdotes.
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Hallowe'en
Wilton Fireman Wears Gaudy Pajamas on Duty
Despite comrades snickers F. W. West of Wilton Delaware and Pennsylvania fireman has taken to gaudily colored pajamas as his working clothes.
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F. W. West
Wilton
Del
Pennsylvania
Seopeteeve Justice Recalled To Tackle Crime Wave
A note suggests reviving harsh classic penalties for cattle rustling and horse theft to curb rising crime.
Deep Well Reaches 9714 Feet in Oklahoma Drilling
An Oklahoma well in Caddo County has reached a depth of 9714 feet and continues to drill deeper. The achievement marks a historic milestone for the oil industry and would have seemed visionary years ago.
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Caddo County
Oklahoma
Dame Rumor Described as Society’s Worst Enemy in Pipestone
A fiery defense of truth rails against the Whispering Grapevine, portraying rumor as a malignant force that wrecks personal reputations and public trust. The piece calls for crushing Dame Rumor and condemns its spread by careless or malicious gossip, citing its impact on politics and communities.
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Weil
Washington
Dame Rumor
Pipestone
Minnesota
Seven lepers brave sea peril near Molokai cliff rescue
From Kalaupapa on Molokai, seven lepers faced a dangerous sea ordeal. A man fell overboard and was saved by Henry Kanewehl. The crew struggled ashore a reef inlet, with Kailima and Puhee reaching the stranded, Kiha and Punee aided, then Kiha revived by Kailima. A climber reached the settlement for aid and Fuji Maru crew returned with a raft, delivering six rescued men to Kalaupapa.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Kalaupapa
Molokai
Motokai
United States Navy
Inter- Inland Steam Navigation Company
Interisland Airways
William Kalama
Henry Kanewehl
Kalama
T Ie
Kamanawanu
William Kailima
Kanekoa Puhee
Kailima
Afl
Punee
Paul Kaeulali
Kiha
Kaeualli
K. Fujimoto
Allima Swan
Sampan
France Ready to Return Russian Warships From Bizerta
France plans to hand back twelve former czarist warships stored at Bizerta harbor Tunisia. The vessels include one battleship cruiser five destroyers and four submarines. Moscow reportedly seeks return. France says Soviet sailors may take ships but must cover all repatriation costs.
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Paris
Maning
Bizerta Harbor
Tunisia
Moscow
France
Wrangel
Crimea
Tunis
Russia
Jota the cat outsmarts pantry door to reach milk
A hungry cat named Jota devises a plan to open a stubborn pantry door. He overturns a waste basket to pry the door loose, retrieves the milk saucer, and drinks. The family praises his clever solution and notes his independent thinking.
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Jota
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