New England tree farmer urges more wood burning to aid balance of payments
Richard H. Webb, named New England's outstanding tree farmer, argues Americans could bolster the balance of payments by burning more firewood. The Mt Sunapee owner, living on 3,675 acres across Sunapee and nearby towns, promotes use-value taxation to keep land undeveloped and supports sustained yield timber management with conservation easements.
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New England
United States
New Hampshire
Richard H. Webb
Mt. Sunapee
American Forest Institute
Webb
Granite State
Sunapee
Washington
Springfield
Wilmot
New London
Mt. Sunape
Nuclear power costs less than fossil plants in UPI survey
A survey by the Atomic Industrial Forum finds nuclear plants in the United States generating electricity for a little over one cent per kilowatt hour, versus fossil fueled plants at more than 1.7 cents, amid rising coal and oil costs. The study covered 21 utilities and shows nuclear energy delivering lower power costs overall. In another note, forestry practices discuss maple syrup production and timber management strategies including pruning, thinning, and harvesting to balance income and conservation.
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New York
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The
Atomic Industrial Forum
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AIF
Children Santa letters send gifts wish from many lands
UPI reports record numbers of letters to Santa as children worldwide request gifts and goodwill. Amid appeals for sick relatives and help for those in need, letters come from North and South America, Europe, Australia, and beyond. Santa promises personal replies and travels to many lands.
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Helsinki
UPI
Santa Claus
Brian de Sales Smith
Mechanicsburg
Alexander Goatcher
Scarborough
Ont
Santa
Korvatunturi Mountain
Lapland
Arctic Circle
Tourist Board
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South America
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BAYER
Mulanta Liquid
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NEW Freedom Feminine
Bentley
Schick
Ertra
Jordane Oils
Swan
Theragran
Trutest
Monument Plaza
RTE
Bennington
SUN
HOL
Rand Corning Brewmaster
ASTRO
D&c
Corning
Lita
Eei
Pka
Regent Panel Care
Gloray
Aluminum
Yee
Post Office
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India
Japan
Persian Gulf
South Africa
Denise Bostwick
Miami, Fla
Denise
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