Deceptive distributorship schemes warned by attorney general
Austin officials cite consumer protection division notes from a National Association of Attorneys General meeting. They warn retirees and others about deceptive distributorship investments promising high returns with little effort. Ads tout national products and rack or vending opportunities, but actual products are poor and locations poor, reducing profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Cenerals Consumer Protection Division
Consumer Protection Committee
National Association of Attorneys General
Consumer Protection Division
Fuel Shortage Pushes Peat Bogs Into Spotlight
A Minnesota utility seeks a long term lease on 200000 acres of state peat bogs to supply synthetic heating gas as fuel shortages rise. Peat bogs, formed from preserved ancient vegetation, have served as a slow burning, storied energy source and host muskeg ecosystems and unique plant and fossil remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
United States
Minnesota
National Geographic Society
Canal Americans Fight Handover
Americans living in the Panama Canal Zone oppose transferring control to Panama. They fear job loss and security changes, with concerns about the Panamanian National Guard and future protection for families as a 25 year handover is discussed. Local residents cite tradition and fear of exile as key issues shaping the debate.
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Panama Canal Zone
Reuter
U.s.-Controlled
Panama
U. S
Douglas Schmidt
Canal Zone
Panamanian National Guard
America R
Colonia
Schmidt
National Guard
Canal
Alcoa Medic's School Wins Air Force Science Award
Dr. Evan R. Goltra, medical director at Alcoa Rockdale Works, announced that the school received the Air Force Science and Technology Award for exploiting PLZT, a space age ceramic used to prevent flash blindness in specialized air crew goggles. Research spanned about three years and may extend to industrial uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan R. Goltra
Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale Works
School of Aerospace Medicine
San Antonio
Air Force Science and Technology
Goltra
Dr. Goltra
Air Force
Alcoa
Texas prepares new laws effective January 1 1975
The Texas Legislature enacted nearly a dozen laws taking effect January 1 1975. Key measures include boat title certification requirements, notarized ownership affidavits for used boats, tighter auto inspection licensing rules, donor transplant declarations on licenses, and new regulatory plans for coal lignite and uranium strip mining. The Texas Register will publish all rules and related state government matters for 26.25 dollars annually.
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Austin
Texas
Ben Munson
Denison
Texas Department of Public Welfare
Joe Salem
Corpus Christi
Dallas
John Bryant
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Register
Secretary of State
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Cameron
Herald
John L. Hill
Milam County
TAX Office
Windows
Boulevard Glass CO
Bruce
Canada
Denmark
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Guardia
Mpowins
Nual
Colon
Henry Kissinger
Alcoa Medic’s
E, L
Milam
Lennox
Epperson Refrigeration & Electric CO
N. Austin
Bill Clayton
Marvin J. Ralston
Rogers, Tex
LEE Masonry, Inc
Hamilton
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