Sewage plant costs spark debate in Arlington
A Bennington Banner column critiques EPA sewer grant rules and Arlington’s proposed 3 to 4 million dollar treatment plant for 300 to 400 people. It argues for on site or group pumping options, warns of per user costs, and calls for flexible funding and alternative recycling of nutrients to avoid overbuild and environmental harm. The writer cites the Battenkill project and urges practical solutions beyond a one size fits all sewer plant approach.
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Chemist sees promise of okra as productive food source
Houston based chemist Herman Kresse compares okra to a future superfood. He notes mature okra seeds rival soybeans in protein and could yield oil flour and even meat analogs. Kresse envisions okra boosting nutrition in Third World farms where soil is poor and temperatures reach 65 degrees with a two month growing period.
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Jump starting cars with care and safety tips
A Vermont expert outlines safe jump starting steps, including matching voltages, turning off accessories, using cloth over vent holes, and connecting cables in the correct order. He warns against sparks near hydrogen gas and advises flushing skin with water if acid contacts occur.
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Patterson
Food stamp equipment ceiling raised in new rules
The USDA said states can buy up to 2500 in food stamp program equipment without prior federal approval, while purchases above 2500 require FNS authorization. The rule lets capital items 2500 or less be charged to federal funding, and USDA covers half of state administration costs.
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Beef Prices Up Pork Declines Amid 1977 Outlook
Washington based American Meat Institute president Richard Lyng says beef prices will rise about 10 cents a pound while pork declines at least 5 cents next year. He warns scarce beef supplies and very high beef prices as cattle production ends. Pork prices are expected to stay near 1976 levels with a small drop, with broader forecasts predicting a lower beef output driving higher retail prices in 1977.
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Seed storage tip keeps old packets viable for spring
A Christmas fair find of seeds prompts Dr. James Harrington’s method to preserve leftover seed. Packets stay dry in a wide jar with powdered milk as desiccant and refrigeration cools them. Viability for some onions, parsnips, and larkspur could reach three years. many vegetables longer. Dick Raymond advises a simple germination test: roll 10 seeds in damp toweling and plastic, warm. if five sprout, sow twice as thick.
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James Harrington
University of California, Davis
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National Garden Bureau
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Will the 10 codes be abolished in CB radio
A discussion of moves to abolish the CB 10 codes rises amid questions of clarity and speed on crowded channels. The piece notes strong but not universal sentiment, contrasting plain talk with the code system, and cites opinions about the codes’ popularity and usefulness. It also reports on related CB matters.
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Industrial Radio Services
CB Magazine
Leo G. Sands
Panel reduces lunch waste at Rockbridge Elementary
At Rockbridge Elementary School in Stone Mountain Georgia cafeteria manager Miriam Cameron started a rotating taste panel of fourth through seventh graders to sample new recipes discuss them in class and encourage peers to try the foods. The six week panel aims to boost lunch participation and cut plate waste.
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