First Lady tests CB license to campaign in Wisconsin
Washington report notes Mrs. Ford used a temporary FCC Citizens Band license to pitch voters in Wisconsin for her husband. She urged Michigan supporters to keep campaigning for President Ford while addressing 240 backers in Madison and speaking to CB listeners nationwide.
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Moscow taxi drivers spotlight service drive amid shortages
Moscow officials push for better consumer service as 1976 80 plans call for a 27 29 percent rise in retail turnover to move goods. A Motor Pool 15 report contrasts glowing praise with nights of surly cabbies and higher fares.
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Democrats weigh future convention city in history lesson
The Smithsonian previews a piece noting the 1924 Democratic nominating convention in New York City. It recalls how delegates fled Madison Square Garden, vowing never to pick New York again, amid a split party and Coolidge victory.
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New Brighton landowner Adopts Eye catching pet rock sign
An enterprising New Brighton landowner unveils a quirky sign to lure spring-cleaning visitors. Anticipating many pet rock items headed to the curb, the sign aims to grab attention and spark curiosity among passersby.
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Stanford study shows communities can improve heart health
A three year Stanford experiment in three northern California towns shows intensive community campaigns can change health habits to reduce heart disease. Newspapers radio and TV plus mailed cookbooks aided the effort targeting 600 adults aged 35 to 59 with cross department Stanford support and local cooperation.
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Stanford Institute of Communications Research
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Speed limit saves lives and gas nationwide
A public service from the newspaper with the U S Department of Transportation and The Advertising Council argues that 55 mph limits save lives and fuel. It notes 9400 fewer highway deaths in 1975 versus 1973 and urges stricter adherence to the law to prevent waste of life and energy.
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Attica doctor returns to work after riot controversy
John F. Edland, 41, Monroe County medical examiner, resumes duties six months after leaving to treat psychiatric illness following the Attica riot. He had disputed reports that inmates killed hostages by throat slashing and castration, maintaining autopsies showed shot deaths.
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Pheasant Falls For Polson Plane in Quirky Romance
In Polson Montana a cock pheasant routinely follows Clyde Frederickson’s green and white airplane. The bird seems to treat the aircraft as a mate, riding about 20 miles per hour a few feet behind the left wing and returning to the airport after every flight. Frederickson notes the pheasant shows loyalty and ignores other planes.
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