Nondrivers Day Sails Through Sixties Energy Pressure
A nonfiction essay reflects on life as a nondriver amid Carter era energy moves. The narrator, a former motorist now carless by choice, celebrates resilience and adaptability while contrasting public panic with personal calm. The piece treats nondrivers as minor but present, finding humor and relief in alternative transport realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Carter
America
Andy Granatelli
Peru
Bridge Howell movement winners at the YWCA
Competition cestimens at the YWCA named winners Ken Hixon and Richard Golem biewski first, Bruce Cuthbertson and Joe Verbick second, and Sarah Smig and Bill Dare third. Next game is 12:30 Saturday at the YWCA.
Auction Rights For N Plants Could Ease Local Opposition
MIT economist Professor Michael O'Hare proposes towns auction building rights for projects like power plants and housing and share proceeds with residents. He argues compensation makes the costs of hosting such facilities explicit and fair, potentially reducing battles over siting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
MIT
United States
Michael O’hare
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
O’hare
Carter Opposed to Abortions During California Visit
President Carter states he is against abortion and promotes contraception to prevent unwanted births. He cites his administration’s stance against taxpayer funding for abortion and supports a comprehensive program to prevent unintended pregnancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
API
Carter
KNXT
California
Mary Jergens
Irvine
Joseph Califano
Health, Education and Welfare
Enlisted-Jeanette Hein joins air force delayed enlistment
Cedar Rapids brief notes 18 year old Jeanette Hein daughter of Mrs Letha Hein of Iowa City has enlisted in the air force delayed enlistment program. She will enter active duty Oct 5 and be trained as a voice processing specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Hein
Letha Hein
Iowa City
Air Force
Touch Typing For Tobacco At Reynolds Plant
In a largely automated industry James Sechrist manually handles six million dollars of tobacco each month. His touch tests moisture content as tobacco moves past him at the R J Reynolds plant in Winston-Salem North Carolina where the correct moisture must be between 12.5 and 13.5 percent for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem, N.C
James Sechrist
R.J. Reynolds
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Salon
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Tony’s Pizza
Hoover School
Florence Forsythe
Hoover
Johnny’s
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1St Ave
Gloria
Sue
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Janine Mealhow
Michael Pena
Mr. Perfect Hairstyling
Off the Wall
Gary Lee Novak
Tenth Street
Eagles Club
Viola Dravis
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Northbrook Manor
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St. George Church
Klinger Paint Company
5Th Ave
Rose
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Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
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Lindale Plaza
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