Isle of Man Miser Leaves Millions to Friends and Charity
Ellen Cubbin, an 80 year old recluse known as a miser, died leaving 850000 pounds. Bequests include 40000 to nurse Jimima Campbell, four houses, a small castle, 100000 for lifeboats and fire engine, 800000 for a yacht owner, and a Liverpool mansion with 80000 to a holiday home for children plus 224000. Rest to friends and many charities. All gifts honor her late son Robert Colby Cubbin.
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Los Angeles Transit Strike Triggers City Auto Jam
Los Angeles faced heavy traffic as a transit strike kept buses and streetcars off routes. Police fought gridlock with extra patrols while 100000 additional cars flooded downtown roads. Union members pressed for a 20 cent raise on a one year contract, with a meeting Friday to decide if services resume Saturday.
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Salt River Valley to get crop weather service expansion
A $10,000 appropriation by the U S Senate Appropriations Committee will fund expanded federal weather facilities in the Salt River Valley. A new meteorologist will operate from the local weather bureau focusing on crop protection information for fruit and vegetable growers over the coming year.
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U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
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