Nation's Air Improving Says EPA Chief Train
EPA Administrator Russell E. Train cites the National Air Quality and Emissions Trends Report 1975 showing 1970 to 1975 declines in particulate exposure 33 percent urban sulfur dioxide 30 percent and auto related pollutants. Emissions from all sources fell 33 percent particulates fell 15 percent carbon monoxide down 15 percent while nitrogen dioxide rose 7 percent. Train notes progress but warns much remains before air is safe to breathe. The Clean Air Act of 1970 established standards and state emission controls for stationary sources and mandatory mobile source standards for vehicles.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Russell E. Train
America
EPA
Train
California
Job Insurance Fraud Brings Sentence In Iowa
In separate actions two Iowa workers pleaded guilty to fraudulently collecting jobless benefits while employed. Richard A. Pugh of Waterloo faced two counts in Black Hawk County District Court and was fined 50 dollars plus 12.50 court costs after repaying 1,440 dollars. Steven L. Allen of Olin admitted three counts in Jones County District Court and received 30 days in jail with 29.50 in costs, 17 days suspended, and 214 dollars restitution. The Job Service of Iowa reports strengthened controls and cross checks of accounts and work search verifications to prevent overpayments.
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Iowa
Job Service of Iowa
Richard A. Pugh
Waterloo
Everett Scott
Blackhawk County
Associated District Court
Pugh
Olin
Jones County
Anamosa
C. J. Matthiessen
Allen
Job Service of
Appliance Buying Tips From a Home Economist
Home economist Holle Mediem explains gift buying for appliances. The County Extension Offices offer the Household Equipment Handbook by Virginia Bishop with objective appliance info, energy use tips, buying used gear, and care notes. Program Help Meetings on December 3 in Estherville and December 7 in Spirit Lake offer ideas and discussion. call the Extension Office with questions.
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Virginia Bishop
Iowa State University
Christian Church
Estherville
Dickinson County Extension Service
Spirit Lake
VA Questions and Answers on Death Pension and Markers
The Q and A cover whether a surviving spouse can draw pension from both deceased parents if service qualifies, conditions for VA treatment reports to rating boards, eligibility for a memorial marker when remains are missing, and the current interest rate on National Service Life Insurance policy loans.
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Veterans Administration
Rating Board
Vietnam
National Service
City Budgeting Workshops for Northwest Iowa Mayors and Councils
Budgeting workshops for mayors and city council members in Northwest Iowa run in December and January. Sessions in Algona Sheldon Spencer feature experts from Extension and League of Iowa Municipalities to outline program budgeting steps and citizen needs, with co sponsorship by the North Iowa Regional Council of Governments. Participants from advisory groups and interested citizens are urged to attend.
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Iowa
Harold Heykes
Algona
Sheldon
Spencer
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
Heykes
Louie ©. Hansen
Robert van Daalen
League of Iowa Municipalities
Sheldon and Spencer
Jack Whitmer
Iowa State University
Hansen
Algona Workshop
North Iowa Regional Council of Governments
Glamorous cholesterol-free banana cream pie recipe
AORS styled guide presents a cholesterol-conscious dessert option, detailing a banana cream pie using skim milk, corn oil margarine, and Egg Beaters. Includes crust, filling, glaze, and step by step instructions, yielding 8 servings with precise measurements and bake times.
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