Smoking Cited As Primary Cause Of Fire Deaths In 1973
Smoking in bed and careless smoking led to the most fire deaths among Michigan adults in 1973, with 67 deaths out of 356 total fire related fatalities. The report notes 116 large fires caused $606,000 in losses, and careless smoking contributed to 6,381 fires. Smoking also sparked 143 of 832 woodland fires destroying 2,664 acres. The Michigan Lung Association urges quitting and provides contact information in Traverse City. An old Irish belief about shamrocks and dogs is mentioned.
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Traverse City
Michigan
Fire Marshall Division
Michigan Department of State Police
Michigan Woodlands
Michigan Lung Association
Call
Raw land and farm land as investment opportunities
The piece argues land may rise in value as population grows and city living wanes. It compares raw land and farmland as investment options, noting raw land’s high profit potential but high risk, and farmland’s strong past appreciation and dual market in use.
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Agriculture Department
Fuel and Fertilizer Shortages Challenge Michigan Farmers
Michigan farmers face tight supplies of fertilizer and fuel with no national fertilizer allocation rules. Local ASCS offices and a three tier system aim to resolve fuel issues quickly, while nitrogen fertilizers remain severely scarce and costly, forcing reduced application and changed cropping plans.
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Lansing
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Walter Wittenbach
Michigan State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASCS
Wittenbach
Michigan
Michigan researchers offer hot water method to extend cherry shelf life
Michigan Department of Agriculture officials report USDA researchers have developed a hot water treatment to prolong storage of sweet cherries and other stone fruits. For home use, heat 125 degrees, dip fresh cherries 22 minutes, then cool and dry. Stored in fridge 45 days, at room temp 4 to 5 days. the process kills brown rot and may improve flavor.
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Lansing
Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
MDA
USDA
Awards Processed For TIP Program
Michigan State Police report TIP awards totaling 50000 in 15 cases for information leading to drug investigations. Since January TIP has funded about 600000, after a prior 75000 in 16 cases. The program has generated 3500 calls and over 200 drug arrests, 150 for selling drugs.
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Lansing
Michigan
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Clare
Witbeck
Central Michigan University
Will Rogers
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Aluto-Owners Insurance
Yee
State Energy Office
National
Federal Energy Office
FEO
Citizens Bank and Trust Company of
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of
Tee Sireema
U.S
Federal
United States
IRS
Equity
State of
Mark D. Rubhie
Mark D. Ruble
F.T. LaGoe
John M. Bicknell
James S. Bicknell
State of Michigan
County of Claress
Shirley J. Salois
TIP
Montgomery
BIG Food
Lee Meker
Bob Witbeck
Mgr. Witbeck Plaza
BSC
Clare, Mich
Guzette
Harrison
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