Alaskans endure unusual heat wave hurts local economy
In Fairbanks Alaska unseasonably warm air disrupts daily life as sled dogs shed and Eskimo Scouts complain. Prices fall for winter gear oil sales drop, and many services from gas stations to snow removal shed workers. Officials warn an early ice breakup could worsen fire season.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
UPI
Jack London
North
Bobby Meath
Fairbanks Fuel
Gerald Timmons
Division of Fire Management
Bureau of Land Management
Thaw brings relief as workers and students return to routines
United Press International reports relief from a severe winter as temperatures rise toward mild levels. Hundreds of thousands of workers and schoolchildren head back to jobs and classrooms while fuel oil shortages, gas curtailments, and high sulfur fuels limit heating and industry in several states.
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United Press International
Milwaukee
North Dakota
Illinois
James R. Thompson
Ohio
East Ohio Gas Co
Cleveland
Columbia Gas
New York State
Water main break floods Milwaukee street in freezing cold
Water spraying from a Milwaukee main break drenches a parked car as bitter temperatures grip the city on a frigid Monday. A UPI photo captures the dramatic scene with the car transformed by ice and spray in the zero degree air.
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Milwaukee
UPI
FTC ends Spider-Man vitamin ads targeting children
Peggy Charren of Action for Children's Television says FTC action should go further as two-year fight ends direct ads for children's vitamins. Hudson Pharmaceutical drops Spider-Man commercials and agrees to an order barring hero themed ads to kids before 9:05 p.m. local time. NAB code shifts follow.
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Michael J. Conlon Washington
UPI
Spider-Man
Federal Trade Commission
Peggy Charren
FTC
Children’s Television Group
Hudson Pharmaceutical Corp
National Association of Broadcasters
Carter urges Cabinet to protect personal lives and families
President Carter told Cabinet members not to overwork at the expense of family. Deputy Press Secretary Rex Granum said Carter warned staff to maintain family ties, enjoy recreation, exercise, and spend time with spouses and children while serving as president.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
White House
Rex Granum
Granum
Gramum
Georgia
Frito Lay Recalls March 1 Corn Chip Packages
Los Angeles reports metallic particles found in Frito Lay corn chips from vending machine size packages stamped March 1. Health Department investigated after KNAT staffer Phyllis Eliasberg complained and prompted a company recall of all affected lots.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Health Department
Frito Lay Co
KNAT
Phyllis Eliasberg
County Health Department
Frito
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