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Re: Broken sewer line rumor

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From: Ken Bibb
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1992 07:43
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In <PR5wgB1w164w@netlink.cts.com> mikew@netlink.cts.com (Mike Wingeier) writes:

>I don't remember where I read it, but I came across a rumor that the powers 
>that be didn't fix the pipe when they knew it was broken in the beginning 
>because they would have to use city funds, but if they waited until it 
>became a disaster, they could use federal emergency funds.  Does anyone know 
>if there is any truth to this rumor, and if so, what's the source?

I heard that it was on the Roger Hedgecock show when Roger was interviewing
the City General Manager.  Can any Hedgecock fans verify this?

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jester@crash.cts.com
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From: jester@crash.cts.com (Ken Bibb)
Newsgroups: ca.general
Subject: Re: Broken sewer line rumor
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Date: 1 Mar 92 07:43:25 GMT
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