Americans not energy wasters API says conservation steps work
Editorial quotes the American Petroleum Institute arguing Americans already conserve energy despite higher total use. It notes per capita use has fallen over a decade, energy saved in industry, and that larger homes and longer travel explain some differences with Japan and regional contrasts. It endorses ongoing efficiency efforts.
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American Petroleum Institute
The
API
U.S
San Francisco VDT bill faces health fears and cost critique
Officials debate an intrusive VDT worker ordinance requiring adjustable chairs glare shields detachable keyboards and long breaks. Critics say mandatory rules will burden small businesses with up to 76.5 million in two years while productivity gains remain unproven.
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San Francisco Board of Supervisors
VDT
San Francisco
Plan myths fuel racial fear and calls for dialogue
John Young argues that ignorance and alienation fuel conspiracy theories like The Plan. He warns these myths harm Black communities and urges integrated schooling and active cross racial dialogue to counter paranoia. He cites figures and voices from Sonny Carson to Louis Farrakhan and Michael McGee.
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Sonny Carson
Brooklyn
Carson
Farrakhan
Milwaukee
Michael McGee
60 Minutes
US urged to grant 3 billion in grain credits to USSR
The proposal argues for $3 billion in agricultural commodity credits to the U S S R to boost exports and grain sales, claiming it would improve the U S balance of trade and farm subsidies, while warning that denying credits could lower corn prices and widen deficits. It frames the move as a moral and strategic choice amid Russia’s shift toward market reforms and independence movements.
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U.S
U.S.S.R
Russia
Farmer robs 80 acres of ancient prairie for productivity
The author recalls The Gazette critique of a Kansas farmer who plowed most of 80 acres of a 12 000 year old virgin prairie to improve yield calling it a lame excuse. The piece notes Benton County a farmer plowing four acres of Cedar Valley Nature Trail to avoid point rows.
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the Gazette
Kansas
The
Gazette
Benton County
Cedar Valley
Gazette Readers Letters Content Notice
The Gazette disclaims accuracy and does not endorse opinions expressed in readers letters. Readers should verify facts and form their own judgments based on the correspondence published.
Burger King Ad Criticized For Promoting Rule Breaking
Dr. Walter M. Block of 1916 Ridgeway Dr SE voices concern that Burger King’s television ad telling viewers to break the rules sends a bad message to youngsters. He argues rules protect and should not be broken for ordinary hamburgers.
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Burger King
Walter M. Block
Ridgeway
Soybean Ink Promises Peaceful Progress Over Oil War
In a letter from Liverpool New York reader Graham Hodges argues soybean based ink reduces foreign oil reliance and toxic waste. He cites potential five to six percent cut in oil imports and links it to fewer wars fueled by oil profits.
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Gazette
America
Right Cartoons of Modifiers in Grammar Woes
The note discusses misplaced modifiers and witty examples where the subject of the opening phrase is misidentified. It cites lines about grounds crews manicuring greens, a radio operator, and Perlman’s household growth to illustrate how the after comma subject can shift, causing confusion and humor.
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Wadsworth
Harry
Okinawa
Carla
Perlman
Seeking sister Dora Marie Peterson LeVon found in 1955
Seeking sister Dora Marie Parsons born 1930 in Chicago and raised in Cedar Rapids. Last known address Sinclair Ave SE. Married Earl Le Von in 1955, moved to Atlanta in late 1950s or early 1960s. If anyone has information contact Sybella Davidhizar General Delivery Jones Mich 49061.
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Dora Marie Peterson LeVon
Dora
Chicago
Dora Marie Parsons
Cedar Rapids
Sinclair Avenue
Earl LeVon
Atlanta
Earl
Food Service
Sybella Davidhizar
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