FDA Finds Nerf Ball Not Flammable In Initial Tests
The FDA says initial tests dispute Consumers Union claims that Nerf Ball toys are highly flammable. Parker Bros. of Salem says their tests show none failed ignition standards under the 1969 Toy Safety Act. The agency continues testing while noting no flash or sustained burn in reported samples.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Consumers Union
Consumer Reports
Parker Bros., Inc
Salem Mass
Randolph P. Barton
Samuel M. Hart
FDA
Office of Product Safety
Barton
Parker Bros
Literacy Cut In Half Says Census
Washington AP Illiteracy in the United States fell by half during the 1960s marking a new low with only one in 100 people aged 14 and over unable to read or write. The Census Bureau notes declines among both blacks and whites and links lower illiteracy to schooling years and age groups.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Pollution Damages Awarded in Charlotte Case
A Superior Court jury awarded $20,000 to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. O'Dillon for pollution of a five acre pond by waste from Consos Inc. The case marked the first environmental pollution trial in Charlotte in years. The pond, once foul smelling and fishless, began recovering after discharges stopped last May.
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Charlotte
N.C
E. R. O’dillon
Consos Inc
O’dillon
David H. Henderson
Chemical Company
McCartney Wins Round In Squabble Over Beatles Finances
Paul McCartney won a High Court fight to place the Beatles finances under a receiver. Judge Sir Blanshard Stamp appointed James Spooner to manage assets and appoint sub managers to ensure fair handling. The ruling could allow Allen Klein to continue handling the remaining Beatles affairs. The move marks the first step in McCartney’s bid to dissolve the legal partnership.
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London
Paul McCartney
Blanshard Stamp
James Douglas Spooner
Spooner
Allen Klein
John Lennon
George Harrison
Ringo Star
McCartney
Abortion rates rise in Virginia after law liberalized
Virginia Attorney General Andrew P. Miller reports a sevenfold rise in legal abortions after the 1970 law change. He noted 300 abortions in 1969 and 1,108 in the six months after the law took effect, with most citing maternal mental health.
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Hot Springs
Virginia
Andrew P. Miller
Virginia Academy of General Practices
Miller
Frame of Mind Illusion Plays on Perception
A framing statement notes that trouble is an optical illusion and that appearances shift when viewed from varied angles. The remark reflects how perception can alter interpretation of a scene or problem.
North Carolina Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Forecast for North Carolina shows mild temperatures continue with scattered showers through the week end. In High Point the Friendship weather-station predicts increasing cloudiness today turning to showers tonight with low temperatures expected.
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North Carolina
High Point
Friendship Weather
North Carolina and South Carolina Weather Forecast Update
Cloudiness increases from the west with showers in the mountains today. Showers spread across the state tonight into Saturday with highs in the 60s and night lows mostly 40s to 50s. South Carolina sees warmer highs in the 60s to 70s with rain likely tonight and Saturday and 60s to 70s Sunday through Tuesday.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Ford LTD and Torino Drive Value in Mid-Size Class
Consumers shop with care as Ford LTD offers luxury appeal, quiet ride, and strong value matching pricier cars. The Torino combines roomy interior with easy handling, becoming the most popular 4 door in its class while dealers spotlight thirteen other models for choice.
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Ford Ltd
LTD
Ford
Maverick Car Market Claim Seeks Solid Lead
The Maverick compact car is advertised as available in 2 or 4 door versions with 6 or V8 power. An independent survey reportedly found Maverick has the best repair record among American cars, suggesting why it is touted as America’s best selling compact.
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Maverick
America
Appalachian Aid Approved by Senate in Four Year Extension
The Senate approved a four year 571 million extension of the Appalachian Regional Development Act and 925 million for five highway starts in the region, with 40 million for port safety. It also extended regional commissions by one year including Ozarks and Great Lakes.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
House
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian States
Ozarks
Great Lakes
New England
Four Corners
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
New York
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Torino
House OF Prayer
Appalachian Aid
Janet Stashar
Sissippi
Sen
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Appalachian ‘Regional Commission
Telephone
E. Westwood
Westchester Mall
H & R Block
We Edl Erik Co
N. Main ST
E. Green ST
S. Main ST
Thomasville
E. Main ST
Mens Monk
Dacron
Avril
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