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Corrections
We hope our candid readers will not condemn our Mercury for
the many falsities that have of late been inserted therein, as
we took them all out of the London printed papers, and those too
the most creditable.
'Northampton Mercury'
March 1721
In last weeks' issue of Community Life, a picture cation listed
some unusual gourmet dishes that were enjoyed at a Westwood Library
party for students enrolled in a tutorial program for conversational
English. Mai Thai Finn is one of the students in the program and
was in the center of the photo. We incorrectly listed her name
as one of the items on the menu. Community Life regrets the error.
Pasack Valley Community Life
25 February 1981
A headline on a story ... about a woman afflicted with a rare
brain disease inadvertently said the illness was mad cow disease.
Citrus County Chronicle
Florida
Due to a misunderstanding over the telephone, we stated that
the couple would live at the home of the bridegroom's father.
We have been asked to point out that they will, in fact, live
at The Old Manse.
Thurrock Gazette
In our film review last week, statements made by Sylvester
the Cat were erroneously attributed to Daffy Duck.
Boston Globe
We apologise for placing an incorrect heading on a court story
in our June 29 issue. It read "Father Headbutts His Son",
but should have read, "Father Headbutts His Son's Attacker".
We apologise for any offence.
Braintree and Witham Times
Text slips
George Shamblin insisted he was trying to save his wife from
drowning when he threw rocks at her as she struggled in the Kanawha
River. "I was trying to drive her back to shore," he
said.
Pittsburgh Press
The magistrates heard that a fierce strugle ensued during which
the constable's testicles were grabbed and squeezed. Fining Wilson
£50, the magistrate told him, "You must not take the
law into your own hands."
Braintree Times
Reporting on a case of
assault on a policeman.
Marie Foster, spokeswoman for Bournemouth and District Outdoor
Club, has been campaigning for a nudist beach for 14 years. Joining
her in the plea is the Naturist Foundation, who would also like
a section of the beach where its members can hang out.
Bournemouth Evening Echo
A set of traffic lights has been stolen from a main road junction
in Exeter. A police spokesman said, "Some thieves will stop
at nothing."
Exeter Express and Star
During evidence of the arrest, PC John Wilkinson said that
in the course of their fight James Dapple gave him a violent blow
in the testicles. They both then fell to the ground.
Bradford Telegraph
A warrant officer was arrested last night following an inquiry
by Military Police into alleged homosexuality at the Royal Army
Medical Corps centre near Aldershot. A spokesman said, "He
has been put on a holding charge."
Daily Express
Classifieds
Part-time job - An unexpected vacancy for a knifethrower's
assistant. Apply city office.
Milton Keynes Gazette
Spiritualist Church, Spencer Lane. Mrs O'Dwyer's lecture on
clairvoyancy has been cancelled owing to unforeseen circumstances.
Gainsborough Times