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     Every story may be said to demand certain necessary information. It is the reporter's task to include the information in the story. List the information that would be required in the following stories:

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A. Project

Announcement of a new construction project.

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B. Blaze

A fire that destroys a building in town.

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C. New

Appointment of a new teacher, clergyman, city official.

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D. Game

The result of a football or basketball game.

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E. Verdict

The verdict in a trial.

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F. Death

The obituary of a former city official.

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G. Clinic

Proposed closing of a neighborhood public health clinic.

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H. Zone

Request for a change in zoning classification from residential to commercial.

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I. Crime

The annual citywide crime report.

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J. Split

A divorce filing.

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K. Damage

Suit alleging $250,000 damages for injuries in an auto accident.

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L. Meters

Introduction of an ordinance to get rid of parking meters downtown.








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