Heater safety warnings as auxiliary heaters rise in use
The rise of auxiliary heaters amid high fuel costs brings warnings of fires, deaths, and injuries. Experts urge proper fuel choice, ventilation, and adherence to standards, plus precautions to keep flames away from burnables and to install smoke detectors.
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Reagan to sign law easing federal debt collection
The president is set to sign a new law that lets agencies hand unpaid debts to professional collectors and report delinquencies to credit bureaus. The measure aims to improve recovery of billions owed to the government and tighten collection efforts.
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NOW Leader Sets Goals for Civil Rights and Politics
Judy Goldsmith, incoming president of the National Organization for Women, pledges to combat sex discrimination in corporate America and build a political machine to rival the New Right, signaling a shift from moderation to active change.
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Peace groups enter House races stirring anxiety over jobs
Washington reports voters fear job prospects more than the bomb while peace groups amplify campaign pressure. Historically non-political organizations are voicing opinions in House races across states from Oregon to Pennsylvania as the November elections approach.
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