Off-Track Betting Lands in New York with Slow Start
New York's Off-Track Betting Corp launches its maiden run drawing thousands to Long Island tracks. Reports cite a manual ticket system delaying bets up to three hours, while officials explore automation and broader access. The system handles pacers and trotters at Roosevelt Raceway with plans for Belmont and Aqueduct.
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New York
Richard Schaplowsky
Scotch Plains
N.J
Long Island
Roosevelt Raceway
Samuels
Belmont
Aqueduct
Roosevelt
Queens
Bobby Blinkers
Mosaic tile crafts and simple home tips from readers
Heloise readers share practical ideas for DIY decor using mosaic tiles on an old coffee table and a TV stand, plus tips for Easter egg dyeing with plastic cups, nylon net scrubb er makes, a light dessert from gelatin and yogurt, and ideas for hanging dresses with ribbon.
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Heloise
Annabelle Bossick
Hearing Set On 250000 Bad Check In Virginia
A preliminary hearing is set for April 27 in Patrick County Court for Clyde H. Baker and Mrs. Ray I. Case both of Madison North Carolina charged with grand larceny for cashing a 250000 check at the Patrick County branch of the First National Bank of Martinsville and Henry County. They were arrested after attempting to cash a second 250000 check. Baker is free on 50000 bond and Case on 10000 bond.
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Yvonne Johnson
Stuart
Patrick County
First National Bank of
Martinsville
Henry County
Clyde H. Baker
Ray I. Case
Madison
N. C
Patrick County Commonwealth
Martin F. Clark
Baker
Mrs. Case
Middletown Votes to Amend Water Ordinance and Hire Maintenance Worker
The Town Council amended the Water Ordinance adding a single meter provision for multi family commercial buildings with owners paying. They also approved hiring a maintenance man for town facilities to perform grass cutting and hydrant maintenance, with interviews to be held soon.
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Middletown
Stephens City Easter Worship Service at Trinity Lutheran
The Stephens City Community will hold an early morning Easter worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City at 6 30 a.m. The service features scripture and the Easter message performed with familiar seasonal hymns and is open to the public.
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Stephens City
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens’ City
Robinson to Speak at Farm Family of the Year Dinner
Rep J Kenneth Robinson will headline the Farmers Home Administration dinner in Harrisonburg next Wednesday night to honor Virginia farm families using FHA loans and counseling. State director R A Goodling explains the program's goals and state level selection process.
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Harrisonburg
J. Kenneth Robinson
Farmers Home Administration
Virginia
R.A. Goodling
FHA
USA
Grand Jurors To Hear About Infant Death in Fairfax
Fairfax County Circuit Court grand jury will hear a murder case against Deborah H. Sampson 22 of Springfield May 17. Sampson is charged with murdering a newborn baby found March 12 in a apartment trash chute after a prelimin ary hearing. Medical examiners Brelande Cooper and Dr. William F. Enos testified the infant was likely born March 11 and suffocated by a plastic bag tied around its neck.
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Fairfax (Ap
Fairfax County Circuit Court
Gand
Deborah H. Sampson
Springfield
Martin E. Lewis
Miss Sampson
Washington
Tom S. Gettys
D-S.c
Brelande E. Cooper
William F. Enos
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Gene Hoover
Chrysler
Wade
Ane
Chevy Il
Cadillac
Valley Ave
Lake Erie
Washington, D.C
Athur, Inc
Boscawen Street
Winchester, Virginia
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