Funeral cost cut by replacing casket with fiberglass vault
John Floren of Winter Park proposes a system using a fiberglass vault and a removable catafalque to simulate a traditional casket service, cutting funeral costs from about 3100 dollars to roughly 1200 while preserving dignity. The plan centers on a slumber bed inside the vault bottom and a reusable catafalque that mimics a costly casket appearance.
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Winter Park, Fla
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John Floren
Floren
King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits Independence Hall in Philadelphia
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden began a 26 day bicentennial tour in Philadelphia with a visit to Independence Hall to view the Liberty Bell. Earlier he received a book on Swedish history from the American Swedish Historical Museum.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Carl XVI Gustaf
Sweden
Independence Hall
American Swedish Historical Museum
No Evidence Flu Antibodies Exist In Persons over 50
Washington reports that people over 50 likely need swine flu shots for fall despite some prior exposure. CDC director Dr. David Sencer testifies that pre existing antibodies do not guarantee protection and only very young children may be exempt from immunization.
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Washington
API
David Sencer
Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Senate Appropriations
Ford
White House
Senser
Four Die in Ulster Violence
Gunmen ambushed two Ulster Defense Regiment jeeps 35 miles south of Belfast wounding a female soldier who died in a crash. A Protestant family of three perished when an incendiary bomb ignited their Dromore haberdashery store and apartment. A separate note mentions a 15 year old heiress missing from a decade ago.
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Northern Ireland
UPI
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Army
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Kissinger warns NATO collapse if Western Europe goes communist
Kissinger warns that if Western European communist parties gain power NATO could not survive and the United States would be isolated. He says the alliance would fracture, leaving the U S alone with values misaligned to other nations and forcing a shifted balance of power.
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Ford
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Free Tax Help Available at Cedar Rapids IRS Office
Cedar Rapids IRS office manager Larry Lawson urges taxpayers to use free help for completing federal tax returns. The Brenton financial center, suite 300, 150 First Avenue NE, is open 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. with trained staff offering forms, publications and return preparation guidance. No appointment needed. callers can reach 366 8771 from 8 15 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Best call times are 10–11 a.m. or 1–2 p.m. to avoid long lines.
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IRS
Larry Lawson
Brenton Financial Center
First Avenue NE
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