Relic Hunters Threaten Virginia Civil War Battlefields
U S park rangers report organized relic hunting at Virginia Civil War sites, using metal detectors to dig earthworks and loot minnie balls and belt buckles. Authorities urge cessation, noting many violators lack permission and that artifacts belong to all citizens.
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Richmond
Virginia
U.S. Park Rangers
Chickahominy Bluff
National Battlefield Park
Glenn Hinsdale
Hinsdale
Richmond Battlefield Park
George Meadows
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Appomattox
Hanover County
The
United
Picture Is Ordered Down In Downtown Chicago Nude Mural Sparks Clash
A 24 foot high nude female mural on a construction shed in downtown Chicago drew mixed reactions from passers by. Property owner Phillip Gross said he commissioned the artwork to liven the scaffoldings as signs warning workers to wear hard hats. After traffic snarls formed the mural was removed and Gross asked for a more conservative replacement. Crime Report shows Louisville area accounts for half of Kentucky major crimes.
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Woods
Hinsdale
Hanover County
Parker’s Battery
Amaz
Ft. Darling
Don Jackson
Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania National Military Park
Whiiten
Wilderness
Chancellorsville
Chicago
Chica
Phillip Gross
Gross
Frankfort
State Crime Commission
Louisville
Kentucky
Mysterious Philanthropist Hands Out Cash in Crawfordsville
A college age man described as neat and well dressed is seen distributing $1 and $5 bills with no strings attached in Crawfordsville. He refuses to identify himself, says he feels good, and returns later to give away more money. banks and police confirm the funds are legitimate.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Highest Peak in Burma Is Hkakabo Razi at 19296 Feet
The tallest mountain in Burma is Hkakabo Razi, rising to 19 296 feet above sea level. The peak is noted as the country’s highest point.
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Burma
Hkakado Razi
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Richmond Park
Chimborazo Park
Cold Harbor
Gaines’ Mill
Soo
National Park Service
Park Service
SVNB
Shenandoahy National
Talley Bank
Vrginia
Music Center, Inc
Winchester
Wenit
RCA
S. Loudoun ST
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