County under metric system new york debate in platte county
A New York discussion on metric adoption outlines how Platte County would shift to meters and kilograms over yards and pounds. It notes a three year Commerce Department study, global use of metric, and potential impacts on fuel economy, shopping, and daily life with imagined examples of road signs and measurements.
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New York
United States
Platte County
Congress
Commerce Department
Hhout & Kikimeters
Ald
Niles
Moshe
Niss Amerius
Platte
Save an insurance if teen drives car
The youthly driver raises insurance costs for families with under 25 drivers. Insurance discounts exist for approved driver education, good grades, and safe driving records. Education away at college can reduce premiums, while rates rise after accidents and for male teen drivers, with a noted easing after marriage.
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Attila the Hun
Junior
Insuraion
Ins
Werb
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Wall Street charter opinions shift after midweek dip
UPI reports mixed outlooks from FE. F. Unttan & Co and Wright Investor's Service on market trend. Unttan notes non confirmation on the upside as key indices fail to new recovery highs. Wright warns the bottom may be over, with Fed policy and bank funding watchful.
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New York
UPI
FE. F. Unttan & Co
Stenographer Fired From Orange Board Meeting
The Orange Board of Education hired a stenographer to take minutes but fired her ten minutes into Tuesday night’s meeting. The action occurred during the same session where the board discussed its minutes process and staffing.
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Orange NJ
UPI
Orange Board of Edication
Mad Genther Drives at Chicago Retailers Conference
Chuck Lowry Jr of Mad Genther and a Metropolitan Life Insurance representative will attend the Chicago retailers conference from June 2 to July 1. He is joined by his wife and cited for an outstanding sales and service record, ranking in the top 10 percent of 30 000 US and Canada representatives. Don Clahaugh of Columbus Hatchery attended Hubbard Feeds meeting in Springfield CI June 9-10 and received an outstanding representative award.
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Chuck" Lowry, Jr
Mad Genther
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Will Atlevdd
Teailers
Chicago
Lowry
Canada
Mies
Don Clahaugh
Columbus Hatchery
Hubbard Feeds
Springfield
Clahaugh
McCook Man Elected Jaycee Vice President
Don Blank of McCook Nebraska was chosen as one of eleven vice presidents by delegates at the 36th annual US Jaycees meeting. He will serve for 1970 71 and join leaders from across the country in guiding Jaycee activities next year.
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Modis
UPI
Don Blank
McCook
Neb
Jaycees
Cable TV proposals seek wider CATV reach in big markets
Washington based Modora Communications proposes FCC rules to let CATV systems expand into the top 30 urban centers by carrying four distant signals and delaying out of town commercials. In exchange CATV operators would contribute five percent of quarterly revenues to noncommercial public broadcasting, and networks would be barred from owning CATV systems.
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Washington
UPH
Modora Communications Mission CC
Datwnan Television
CATV
Nie Networks
Verner
Jonal Cable Television
FCC
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Maai
Kcu
Peratas
Utilities Eye Renewed Growth Amid Environment and Fuel Shifts
The article argues electric utilities will rebound in the 1970s with higher demand and earnings as regulators ease inflation pressures. It notes the need for expanded generating capacity, possible nuclear plants despite long lead times, and shifts to coal or oil. Environmental concerns push toward low sulfur fuels and pollution controls, shaping plant siting and transmission choices. Regulators’ rate increases and lower interest rates may fund capital needs, restoring vitality for the decade.
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Wellesley Wills
Mass
Incalinn
Hiey
Wolvern
Atrick
Fairmont Foods reports quarterly gains and sales rise
Fairmont Foods, based in Omaha, reports first quarter results to May 31, 1970 with a seven to 26 percent increase in net income from the prior year. Net sales reach 81,095,445 and earnings per share rise to 26 cents. CEO Gordon Ellis cites gains across nine operating divisions and growth in dairy and snack items.
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Omaha
UPL
Paramount Foods Company
Gordon Ellis
Nounced
SGA
Ellis
Kairmoni
Building permits issued for month in Columbus
City Building Inspector Allen Eggert reports nearly half a million dollars in permits for single family dwellings, 23 issued. No duplexes planned at 37500, plus 11 repairs or miscellaneous jobs totaling about 17000. Four homes across Columbus were recently demolished.
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Allen Eggert
Eggert
Columbus
Taxpayers ask IRS questions on taxes column
A local IRS information column answers common tax questions for 1969 and 1970. Topics include filing deadlines, how to handle payments and credits, exemptions and deductions, overseas income, estimated tax, medical insurance deductions, installment payments, dependents, Schedule T usage, charitable deductions, and refund timelines.
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U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Weile
Dham
U.S
Hull
IRS Service Center
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Lawrence Schlesinger
Shulby
Isen Bros. Loc
Norfolk
Duncan
Telegram
Plate
Ry Richard Putnam Pratt
Wall Street Charter
Wright
Federal
Federal Reserve
Godbody & Co
Penn Central
Lockheed
Janeway
Pentagon
Jaycee
Cable
Babson
Fairmont Foods Quarterly Report
Wunters
Weerts
IRS
Eisbury
Nebraska
Ain’ Passboor
Columbus Bank and Trust Company
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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