Solar energy could power the nation by 1990 and beyond
The editorial argues solar power offers vast, nonpolluting energy as fossil fuels dwindle. It notes historic and modern efforts, including Meinels desert arrays and a Honeywell Minnesota project, aiming for large solar farms by 1990 and substantial electrical use by 2025, with near-term solar cooling devices for homes.
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B.C
Archimedes
Syracuse
the Nile
Cairo
University of Arizona
Aden
Marjorie Meinel
National Science Foundation
University of Minnesota/Honeywell Corp
Roger N. Schmidt
Honeywell
Schmidt
Our humanity at its peak during the Christmas season
The piece reflects on Christmas spirit as a mix of joy and pain, noting long work weeks, moments of quiet, and the value of fleeting companionship. It compares Christmases past present and future to Dickens and ponders how Santa's reindeer are imagined as claws in a playful closing line.
Tire options for winter driving from snow tires to studs
Virginia Knauer presents guidance on winter tires, chains, and studded tires. Snow tires should match existing front tires for safety, chains aid in deep snow but limit speed and are hard to install, and studded tires improve ice traction but are restricted or banned in several states and may be legal only in certain periods.
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National Traffic Highway Safety Administration
Louisiana
Mississippi
Minnesota
Utah
Hawaii
Raynaud's phenomenon explained with home care tips
Reader questions about numb cold fingers are addressed as Raynaud's phenomenon caused by small artery spasm. The doctor notes it is common, risks include rheumatoid arthritis or frost bite, and advises avoidance of cold, warm gloves, careful handling of water and detergents, not smoking, and regular hand lotion use. A medical exam is recommended for assessment and lifestyle adjustments may reduce episodes.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Lamb
Raynaud
Milwaukee
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Catholic Daughters and Cub Scout Christmas Events Scheduled
Calendar notes a Christmas dinner and party for Catholic Daughters of America court Santa Maria 179 at 6 30 p m December 18 at the KC hall LeMars originally planned for December 12 was snow postponed. Cub Scout Pack 184 Christmas party is at 7 p m December 18. A Goodwill truck will visit LeMars December 19. call 546 5457 or 546 4944 before morning of December 19 if you want the truck to stop at your home.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Court Santa Maria
KC Hall
le Mars
Le Mars Daily Sentinel Subscription Rates 1972
Le Mars Daily Sentinel lists subscription options for Le Mars Merrill areas and Plymouth county mail rates. Carrier plans run two weeks to one year with varying prices, including special rates for servicemen and students.
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le Mars
Merritt, Oyens
Remsen
Kingsley
Daily Sentinel
Plymouth
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Consumer Affairs
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Ima Loas
le Mars Daily Sentinels
Terence Hill
Bill Robert Cosby Culp
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United Artists
Candice Bergen
Soldier Blue
Joe Namath
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Lampert Yards Inc
Culligan Water Conditioning
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