Charlie Chaplin Dies at 88 on Christmas Day
Vevey Switzerland December death of Charlie Chaplin at age 88 described as peaceful in sleep. Wife Oona Chaplin and seven of eight children present at bedside. private funeral planned in Vevey. Noted as "greatest comedian" with global tributes from Jack Oakie Jackie Coogan Laurence Olivier and Bob Hope.
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Chaplin Imitators at Firehouse Draw Raves from Celebrities
Hope recalls fans applauding as Chaplin imitators stroll past the neighborhood firehouse in bowler hats and canes. Martha Raye, recalled for Monsieur Verdoux in 1947, spoke emotionally before clarifying she valued working with Chaplin, while George Burns and Zeppo Marx lauded him as the greatest comedian and pantomime.
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EPA plans new drinking water filters face local cost burden
Cities may oppose filtering systems as budgets strain under proposed EPA change. Federal money for treatment subsidies is unlikely, so customers may pay the freight. EPA estimates the annual bill rise for individuals could be two to five dollars, while details remain to be decided.
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EPA
Kimm
State probe finds 5000 illegal welfare recipients in Arizona
A two month probe in Arizona found that between 5,000 and 6,000 residents unlawfully received welfare in the last year. Among them are hundreds of government workers and individuals with high incomes. The investigation targets Aid to Dependent Children, general disability, tubercular control, SSI and emergency assistance.
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Phoenix
Arizona
U.S
Michael Hawkins
Hawkins
Washington, D.C
Fateful Christmas Reunion After Fatal Fishing Disaster
Fisherman Nick Lackey survived four days adrift after his boat flipped near Tuesday. He and crabber Ernie Lopez clung to wreckage. Lopez disappeared as a life raft drifted away. Lackey was rescued by a passing freighter and reunited with his wife and two daughters whose home burned on the same night.
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Lackey
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SUGGESTED RETAIL SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR TUCSON
Online text lists delivery options for Metropolis Tucson with varying rates. Carrier weekly 75 cents and annual 37.0. auto route monthly 3.25 and annual 199.00. outside Metropolis 1.23 monthly. mail rates prepaid 44.75 monthly or yearly. Publication by Citizen Publishing Co. in Tucson Arizona with contact lines truncated.
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Canada
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Citizen Publishing CO
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Avizona
Daiveries
Year end furniture sale slashes Simmons and Baker pieces
The sale cuts prices on Simmons Hide A Beds and Beautyrest mattresses and a wide range of Baker dining sets, Barcaloungers, Stratoloungers, and desks. Offers include queen and full size upholstery in golds, beiges, and greens with deep discounts, plus significant markdowns on lamps and chests. Units include tables, chests, and bedroom sets with delivery available.
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Calif
Concho Oak Group
Dixie
Gale
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