Las Vegas Tower Called Turkey Reaches 31 Stories Yet Unfinished
The Las Vegas landmark tower remains largely incomplete after years of delays and lawsuits. Architect Gerald Moffat notes changes hinder progress while promoters dream of an 80 percent done project costing nearly five million dollars. The structure, visible for miles, prompts debate over its tilt and purpose.
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Young Drivers Make Up Large Share of Australian Fatalities
In the three months ending September 30, 293 drivers were killed on Australian roads. Of these, 116 were aged 17 to 29. Most fatal crashes happened on straight roads as a government analysis notes.
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War to Hold Spotlight When Congress Convenes
The Viet Nam war dominates the agenda as Congress sessions begin January 10. Republicans push spending restraint and oppose new taxes while labor and Great Society measures loom large, with McCormack predicting domestic issues like minimum wage expansion and unemployment benefits. Sir Joseph Thomson's Nobel Prize note appears as a late historical tidbit.
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Front Royal Market Hog and Beef Price Report
Market prices list hogs, veal and slaughter cattle with weight classes and price ranges. Cattle categories cover steers heifers cows bulls and stock feeders with values for choice good standard utility and down markets.
Mechanic Claims Olive Harvesting by Sucking Onto Trees
Nicola Spada of Messina Sicily announces a new machine that harvests olives by suction. He says the pump can harvest up to 2,500 pounds of olives per hour.
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Fencing Costs for Kentucky Horse Farms Highlighted
The Louisville AP report notes white fences around central Kentucky horse farms cost about one dollar per foot to install and paint. Coldstream Stud reportedly spent about $130,000 for a two horse enclosure.
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