May 12 in History Highlights From The Associated Press
On this date in 1949 Berlin lifted the 328 day blockade of land routes. Napoleon captured Venice in 1797. Florence Nightingale born in 1820. Lindbergh baby found in 1932. George VI became king in 1937. Amoy captured in 1938. German surrender at Cape Bon in 1943.
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Zap-In Disorder Brings Martial Law to Zap North Dakota
About 500 National Guardsmen moved into Zap to evict more than 2,000 college age demonstrators after a lighthearted prank spree escalated. Damage estimates run five to ten thousand dollars as taverns cafe and auditorium doors were damaged. Most youths dispersed to Bismarck with several hundred arrested on minor charges and six defendants to stand trial.
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Toronto
Canada
Florida
North Dako ‘Ta State University
Zap
Norman Fuchs
Bismarck
North Dakota
Hints From Heloise Brightens Dark Rooms With Light Tricks
Reader tips show how to reflect sunlight with foil on window sills and mirror scraps to brighten rooms. Other ideas include repurposing bottles for paint storage and dolls helping children settle at night.
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Heloise
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Woman Finds Loot In Car After Overnight Theft
Dorothy Carter reported her car missing but found two television sets 23 bottles of whisky two boxes of cigars and a locked tool box inside. Police collected the items and waited for a theft report to come in.
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Toledo, Ohio
Dorothy Carter
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