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Entrance Requirement. In Wilmington, Calif., arrested for auto theft, William P. Loudermilk explained: "I only took the car so I could pick up my buddy who's getting out of San Quentin...
With Relish. In Wilmington, Del., Ernest H. Carter was fined $550 for drunken driving after he pulled into a brightly illuminated suburban police station, tooted his horn, told a cop he was there for curb service, ordered coffee and a hamburger...
Fire One, Fire Two . . . In Wilmington, Ohio, fed up with his in-laws' habit of dropping in and pilfering his groceries, James Ingram sprayed revolver shots at their car as it drew up, missed his mother-in-law, father-in-law and two brothers-in-law, ended up in jail...
Proper Planning. Unlike Hazel Crest, Wilmington, Mass. (pop. 11,000) is delighted that Highway 93 pierces the town. Almost at the rumor stage, Wilmington four years ago began to plan for the highway, is prepared now to enjoy its benefits. The town used to lie 45 minutes from Boston by car over snaky roads; superhighway travel time is 20 minutes. Wilmington as a result is becoming a Boston bedroom. To handle the growth, the town's seven-member planning commission drew up tight zoning laws and a town meeting speedily approved them. Proper planning has already produced a bonus...
Espresso. In Wilmington, Del.. Walton Connelly, in quest of a cup of coffee, rode his motorcycle into the Toddle House parking lot, lost control, crashed uninjured through a 9-by-4-ft. glass window, got a cup of coffee free-after he agreed to pay damages...