Nader predicts public push to halt nuclear plant building
At the Western Governors Conference in Gleneden Oregon Ralph Nader told state governors that public concern would within five years stop construction of nuclear fueled electric power plants. He argued the AEC hid safety issues and urged broader public discussions. Governor McCall warned about energy costs and urged conservation as Columbia River hydro capacity drops.
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Union Oilompany
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FDA expands sweep as mushrooms face safety check
FDA launches inspection of more than 5,000 warehouses to sample cans for botulinum risk and warns consumers not to open swollen or abnormal mushroom cans. A nationwide probe follows recalls linked to contaminated mushrooms and botulinum toxin, prompting new mandatory safeguards from Commissioner Alexander Schmidt.
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FHA hikes rural housing credit interest to 8.5 percent
The Farmers Home Administration quietly raised the rural housing credit rate from 7.75 to 8.5 percent as part of a continuing rise in the money market. The program funds loans to low and moderate income buyers in rural areas with private funds insured by FHA, plus a new subsidy option offering rates as low as 1 percent for eligible borrowers.
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UPI
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