More handles and FCC actions in CB radio column
The Blue Kazoo column surveys reader CB handles from across the country and reports FCC license revocations for KIR 1630 Hazel Park Michigan and KGO 6927 Portland Oregon. It also lists beginner books and Radio Shack guides. It invites reader questions and anecdotes for future installments.
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FCC
Michael W. Wells
KIR
Hazel Park
Mich
Robert E. Plaschka
KGO
Portland
Ore
Cbers
the Book Publishing Co
Summertown
Tenn
TAB Books
Blue Ridge Summit
Penn
Radio Shack
New York
Turkey
Badlands Cowpoke Aids Truckers From CB Radio
Lonnie, a 28 year old Dickinson resident who became legally blind in 1975, uses his CB radio to assist truckers in bad weather. He says he has directed rescue units and helped hundreds of drivers while operating around the clock. He stresses he is not seeking glory and values helping others over personal gain.
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Bismarck
N.D
Badlands
Lonnie
Dickinson
Cber
Cbs
Labor Day
Amidon
Scout Earns Eagle Badge in Turkey
A 13 year old Cedar Rapids boy scout earned his Eagle badge in Ankara Turkey. Jeff Williams son of Lt Col and Mrs Frank F Williams Jr is 13 and finished January 27. He joined the Boy Scouts in San Bernardino California in 1974 and has 26 merit badges. His Eagle project refurbished base recreational facilities at Ankara air station junior high school.
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Cedar Rapids
Ankara
Turkey
Jeffrey M. Williams
Frank F. Williams
Frances H. Light
Third Avenue SE
Jeff
Air Force
William Macomber
Boy Scouts
San
Gardner to Step Down as Common Cause Chair in 1978
John W. Gardner, 64, founder of Common Cause, will retire as chairman in April and seek a seat on the group’s governing board. He will maintain an office in Washington and continue fund raising while someone else runs the organization. Gardner helped push campaign finance reform and sun shine laws, and says he may pursue writing and lecturing next.
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Washington
UPI
John W. Gardner
Common Cause
Gardner
People’s Lobby
Common Curse
Lord Melbourne
Common Cause Board
John Gardner
Bose
The Weather In Rhyme Atop The Weather Desk
After 34 years with the National Weather Service Oscar Nichols a 57 year old meteorologist in Los Angeles sends the forecast in rhyme. He cites Wayne McCarter as inspiration and reports favorable reactions including letters calls and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
National Weather Service
Oscar Nichols
Wayne McCarter
Nichols
McCarter
Audubon Bi centennial Sanctuary Fund Tops 1.2 Million
The Audubon Society reports the Bi centennial Sanctuary fund reached 1.2 million dollars in 1976 to preserve and maintain wildlife sanctuaries. The society maintains more than 60 natural areas across 18 states.
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New York
Audubon Society
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Greysides
Baltimore
William L. Andrews
Moonduster
Centerville
Ohio
Jim Stuken
Iowa
Dayton
Frenchy
Leland E. Minter
Richmond
Calif
Jan Bandura
The
Gazette
Jeffrey Williams
Lyndon Johnson
House
Afl-Cio
National Assn. of Manufacturers
Carnegie Foundation
California
Exmarine
OSS
Urban Coalition
David Cohen
Sanctuary Fund
Pullman
Armstrong Luggage
Marc Pierce
Abbuoug
Armstrong
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