Palace Hotel 100 Years On From San Francisco’s Boom
A UPI report recalls the Palace Hotel once called the world’s largest and most luxurious, built for $5 million with 9 000 cuspidors and 800 marble fireplaces. A 100th anniversary dinner, raising funds for the California Historical Society, drew 500 revelers in period dress.
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Nitrite in bacon under review amid safety concerns
Washington UPI reports Agriculture Department official Donald Houston cites an 18 month study urging reductions of sodium nitrite in bacon. Despite preserving color and protecting against botulism, nitrites may pose cancer risks, with experts deeming current levels unnecessary though allowed to remain at least to prevent botulism.
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Swine Housing Conferences Set for January Across Nebraska
The University of Nebraska agricultural engineering department will host three Swine Housing Conferences in January focusing on feed savings through housing and equipment. Workshops run January 6-7 in Fairbury, January 8-9 in Oakland, and January 13 in McCook for swine producers planning new facilities or remodeling existing ones. Boot Hill cemetery lore notes the Old West burials with boots on.
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Average age of Americans set to rise by 2000
Census Bureau projects a rising U S population age structure with the 1956 to 1965 baby boom cohort aging into 35 to 44 by 1980 45 to 64 by 2000 and the total population growing from 212 million to 246 286 million. Blacks increase to about 12 13 percent and those 65 plus rise to about 12 13 percent. The Commerce Department notes a shift toward the South and away from cities.
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Light Rain Continues Flooded Northeast After Weekend Deluge
Light rains soaked the floodweary Northeast aiding already high river and stream levels. Flash flood watches remain in effect across southern Vermont southeastern New York and northern New Jersey as a storm over the Atlantic triggers gale warnings and higher tides. The Susquehanna River breached its banks in flood-prone areas of Kirkwood and Conklin in Broome County New York.
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Uncertain Extension of Half-Fare Plan in Omaha
A Continental Trailways spokesman said he does not know if the half-fare workership tickets will extend beyond mid November. G E Green, regional manager, noted about 20 unemployed persons have used the special rates since Sept 15. Most travelers headed to Michigan Florida and other states, with tickets requiring unemployment identification.
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Flooding Roads and Basements Reported Across Counties
In Rensselaer County deputies said rain stalled cars flooded basements and washed out minor roads but issues subsided by early today. Cohoes Mohawk and Colonie reported flooded cellars with no emergency. Rural Albany area faced creeks overrunning drainage backups. Frost and showers affected the central Plains to the Pacific Coast.
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Small foreign cars push into U.S. market amid fuel fears
Industry executives warn small cars could reshape the American auto scene as imports grow their U.S. share amid energy shortages. Ford and GM dealers remain leaders in small car sales while importers tout fuel economy and bargain prices. Ford touts MPG gains with new Pinto Mustang II Bobcat models meeting or exceeding domestic efficiency.
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