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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1972

Page

11

Tests Portray Fire Peril in Synthetics

In Salt Lake City University of Utah research shows clothing blends ignite rapidly with flames spreading to mannequins. Polyester cotton shirts burn in seconds, wool burns slowly, and fabrics with higher surface area accelerate burning. Fire researcher Irving Einhorn notes annual fire deaths exceed 13,000 in the U.S. while plastics for safer insulation emerge.

Salt Lake City UPS Irving Einhorn Einhorn University of Utah U.S

Inherit Wind at Jefferson High School Theater

Jefferson High School presents Inherit the Wind, the Jerome Lawrence and Nobert Lee drama about the Scopes trial. Performances run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium with a two level set, reserved seating $1.25 adults 75 cents students, call 988-2148 for reservations.

Jefferson High School Jerome Lawrence Nobert Lee Scopes William Jennings Bryan Clarence Darraw Einhorn Bertram Cates Kirk Tibbets Darrow Henry Drummond Burningsis David Makinster Island Bryan Matthew Harrison Brady Dnetme Terry Vik

Nixon not Writing Off Any States as Sure Demo Wins

Washington AF report on Richard Nixon's re election effort shows Mitchell stating the economy is improving and the campaign will compete in all major primaries. Mitchell, now director of the Committee for the Re election of the President, says no state will be written off even if Wallace runs a third time. The plan includes outreach to black communities and minority groups.

Washington Richard Nixon Mitchell Nixon Alabama Wallace G.o.f.s

Odrinex Weight Loss Ad Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts a weight loss product Odrinex claiming rapid slimming through special exercise and easy swallowing. It cites thousands of users and lists false pricing and store details, suggesting broad availability and sensational outcomes.

Hospital Auction for Diesel Locomotive The Big Black Smoke Burnar

SKYESVILLE Md UPI The Springfield state hospital aims to sell its diesel electric locomotive The Big Black Smoke Burnar amid closure talks authorities said. The device was used in hospital transport and maintenance operations and could fetch a price through auction or sale to a railroad or private buyer.

Skyesville, Md UPI Springfield State Hospital

Poland Nominates Trepczynski to Head UN General Assembly

Stanislaw Trepczynski deputy foreign minister of Poland was nominated to lead the United Nations General Assembly in the upcoming fall session. At 47 he is expected to be elected without opposition as Eastern Europe assumes the presidency in the regional rotation. The first Communist head was Carmeliu Manescu in 1967.

United Nations Stanislaw Trepczynski Poland General Assembly Eugeniusz Kulega Trepczynski Eastern Europe Shace Deland Raul Pital Paeotite Carmeliu Manescu

Postal Service Raises Third Class Rates March 12

Washington AP reports the Postal Service will boost some third class mail rates starting March 12. Key changes include a five cent per piece minimum for advertising circulars and higher bulk rates for circulars books and catalogs, with adjustments tied to weight.

Washington Postal Service

Davis Collateral Man Moves Due to Threats

Fresno report says Rodger McAfee who posted 404 acres as collateral for Angela Davis bail has left the San Joaquin valley with his wife and five children due to threats on his life. He will stay at an undisclosed location for an unspecified period. He asserts he is white and condemns bigotry while calling for progress.

Fresno Calif LPT Angela Davis San Joaquin Valley Rodger McAfee America

How Specialists Eat To Avoid Heart Attack

CHICAGO AP What do heart specialists eat to reduce risk at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting menu options emphasize lowering cholesterol fats and calories. The proposed menu includes chilled apricot nectar baked filet of Boston scrod with lemon sauce braised celery and imported Belgian car.

Chicago American Allege of Cardiology Boston

VW Cars Show Carbon Monoxide Leak Risk

Los Angeles AP report says after testing 107 pre 1983 Volkswagens the Automobile Club of Southern California found dangerous carbon monoxide leakage in some cars. Two cars exceeded 200 ppm, a high risk level, while two others ranged 67 to 2 ppm. Officials warn drowsiness and impaired driving possible after prolonged exposure. the club notes fewer than 4 percent showed potential danger and the transport department is investigating.

Los Angeles Automobile Club California Auto Club Louis Bintz Mike Appleby Transportation Department

Senate panel backs unpaid volunteers for Forest Service

Washington report states the Senate agriculture committee approved a bill authorizing the Forest Service to use unpaid volunteers in national forests. Sponsored by Senator Jordan Idaho the measure would permit lodging meals uniforms and transportation for volunteers but provide no salaries.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Forest Service Sen Jordan Hidaho

Senior Recital At Cornell for Cedar Rapids Organist

MT VERNON Organist Richard Neighbor son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Neighbor 20 EB avenue NW Cedar Rapids will present his senior recital March 12 at 3 p m in King chapel at Cornell college The recital open to the public and followed by a reception hosted by Women for Hope Lutheran church Cedar Rapids Neighbor studied with Dr Robert Traplett at Cornell will perform works by Couperin J S Bach Die Buxtehude Cesar Franck and Marcel Dupre A highlight will be his aria movement from Aria and Toccata a town composition written as an independent study project A 1968 Jefferson High School graduate he will receive his bachelor of music degree May 21.

MT. Vernon Richard Neighbor Charles E. Neighbor EB Avenue NW Cedar Rapids King Chapel Cornell College Hedges Cornell Commons Hope Lutheran Church Cedars Rapids Neighbor Robert Traplett Cornell Frances Couperin J. $. Bach Die Buxtehude Cesar Franck Marcel Dupre Jefferson High School

Ashbrook draws Nixon critics into California primary

California Republicans defecting to the Ashbrook campaign include Rep. John Ashbrook of Ohio and Rep. John Schmitz, headlining a 96 member delegation. Leland Kaiser of Atherton chairs the honorary delegation and Ashbrook’s national finance chief, Kaiser's fundraising role dates back to 1968.

Nixon Ashbrook Sacramento Thu Lay California

Pay Board backlog slows hundreds of workers’ raises

Washington report says red tape at the Pay Board has backlog nearly tripled to 2219 unsettled cases by Feb 25, delaying hundreds of thousands of workers including indignant employees. Executive director Robert Tiernan says steps are being taken to cut the backlog, with revised pay regulations and forms causing further delays.

Washington Ohio State Robert Tiernan Tn Board IRS Tiernan Bad Versfeld Germany TRS Aboard

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