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D ec. 27 — About a five-block sheen of oil reportedly was spilled on Jahn Avenue, where a car recently was serviced. The oil plug was not replaced by the person who did the work. The driver was located and instructed to return to the servicing garage for a refill and to have the plug replaced. The spill did not meet volume requirements to necessitate a detailed cleanup.
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