Massachusetts weighs gas ban for certain 1981 cars
UPI reports state Fire Marshal Joseph O Keefe recommended a statewide ban on gasoline sales to drivers of some 1981 Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx models after an August Woburn service station fire caused by a defective fuel inlet. Ford recalled 125,000 cars made before December 11 prior to the blaze. The ban would cover cars built before a cut off date and requires local adoption to take effect.
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Boston
UPI
Aoechusetts Public Safetythorities
Joseph O'Keefe
Woburn
Ford Motor Co
Mass fire safety push urges gasoline cutoff for unrepaired cars
Massachusetts officials pushed for stricter use of grounded fuel systems after fires tied to unrepaired vehicles. O Keefe called recalls logical, urging local fire chiefs to enforce guidance. Ford notes recalls for ground wire and electromagnet suppressor shortfalls. Three fires linked to ungrounded filler pipes prompted the safety drive.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cold wave and heavy snow
UPI reports the 190th Farmer's Almanac forecasts a harsh 1981–82 winter with a major cold snap and above average snow in New England, the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and northern Rockies. Weatherwise Abe predicts extended snow across the east into the South. The edition, dating to 1792, carries quirky ads and Alaska recipes amid practical winter tips.
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New England
United States
N Carly
Abe Weatherwise
Midwest
Ohio Valley
Rocky Mountain
Rob Trowbridge
Judson Hale
Disability audits spur tighter Social Security checks
The GAO report says up to 584000 beneficiaries may no longer be disabled and that Social Security will review 500000 cases next year to curb improper disability payments. Officials caution that quick budget savings are unlikely, while stressing ongoing efforts across both disability insurance and SSI programs.
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Congress
General Accounting Office
Social Security
GAO
Social Security Central Office
Public oil lease bid program advert promises small entry fee
Bella Vista California advertises Wyoming oil lease awards open to all U S citizens. Entry costs are low with a $1 postage handling fee and a $25 risk cap. The Dexan Company invites applications from 5000 Bechelli Lane Bella Vista CA 96008 with official entry cards rushed by return mail before the cut-off date.
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Bella Vista
Calif
Wyoming
U.S
Dexan Company, Inc
Public Lands Division
Bechelli Lane
State to report on Boyle evidence in probe
The state attorney general's office will present a report to a Washington County judge Tuesday detailing allegations of misconduct by prosecutor Richard Sprague in the W. A. Boyle murder case. The probe also examines claims county officials tried to hinder Sprague, following a Philadelphia Bulletin report. Boyle masterminded the killings of Joseph Yablonski and his family. he was convicted twice.
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Washington, PA
UPI
State Attorney's General Office
United Mine Workers
W.A
Tony” Boyle
LeRoy Zimmerman
Harrisburg
Washington County
Charles Sweeet
Richard Sprague
The
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sprague
Bovle
Joseph ‘Jock’ Yablonski
Clarksville
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Concord
Shishmarés
Alaska
Shishmare
Armateurs
Almanac
M.H. Saltz
Avenue of the States
Chester
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