Wisconsin professor lectures on electric chair history
Madison AP Professor Theodore Bernstein of the UW electrical engineering department lectures on the electric chair as a historical topic. He recounts origins and debates from Edison versus Westinghouse to Sing Sing executions, noting 4310 total deaths and his personal opposition to capital punishment. He says renewed executions would end his talks.
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Europeans Import More Potatoes in 1976 Advances
U S potato exports rise 160 percent due to European droughts with 887.4 million pounds shipped January through August. USDA trades forecast a record 35 billion pounds in 1976 production, and fall crops near 30 billion pounds, keeping supplies ample despite price uncertainty.
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Radio Station Promotes Weight Loss in Bethel Alaska
In Bethel Alaska KYUK launches a community weight loss program for a town of about 1000, with residents subscribing to shed pounds. On the first day 300 pounds were pledged, signaling strong local participation.
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