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Pages past - Dec. 28

On this date ...

1976: Batteries were stolen from six trucks parked inside the fence at McGehee Truck Co. at 1413 W. Seventh in Clovis.

Other Clovis police reports included:

• Three boys with BB guns were suspected of shooting up a camper and storm door windows at the home of J. H. Jones, 903 Walnut.

• Vinton Pipe and Steel officials said $200 to $250 had been stolen from their office at 720 Tatum.

• Gary Hickman of Melrose reported someone stole tools worth $250 from his truck while it was parked on East Mabry Drive.

1971: Year-end clearance sales at TG&Y included:

• Cracker Jacks, 31 cents per box;

• Greeting cards, 47 cents per box;

• Typing paper, 67 cents per package;

• Metal file cabinets, $13.99 to $31.99.

Pages Past is compiled by Editor David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]