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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1976
Page
6
Western officials note the TU144 has receded from headlines and appears to fly infrequently on the Moscow Alma Ata mail route amid ongoing low speed vibration problems and environmental concerns.
Insomniacs often get as much sleep as others, and two to three days of wakefulness pose no harm says UCLA researchers in JAMA. The Ninth Periodic Survey shows average waiting times for doctors around 20 minutes, with long waits for some specialties. Doctors caution against relying on technology to replace in person exams, noting interns need better training in basic examination techniques.
UPI reports researchers describe waking and sleeping paralysis linked to narcolepsy. Dr. William Orr of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center notes daytime drowsiness, episodes three to five times daily, and fears of dreams. Treatments include regimented schedules and Imipramine, though tolerance can develop.
Clemson reports an 11 percent rise in bachelor offers, eight percent for master's and 14 percent for Ph.D. job offers in the last school year. The College Placement Council survey covered 159 colleges and shows women gaining more offers in some fields while remaining a minority share overall.
Jack Richard Stamplot enters the commodity futures market to profit from potato trades. He sees no ethical or legal issues with a default on delivery of nearly 50 million pounds of Maine potatoes, prompting questions about contracts and market impact.
Idaho magnate Jack R Simplot known as the Potato King says his 50 million pound Maine potato delivery and futures bets were not unethical or illegal. He claims he entered the futures market to profit as prices rose and disputes claims that he depressed local prices.
Archbishop Bernardin of Cincinnati said the Catholic Church will speak on issues without backing any party or candidate. He defended the church’s role in human rights and social concerns while avoiding partisan politics despite debates over abortion and Democratic and Republican positions.
The F W Dodge Division forecasts rising construction activity into mid decade then a slowdown toward 1981. Total contracts may reach 150 billion in 1981 with 5 percent annual cost growth, led by public works and utilities. The South region is expected to be most active.
United Airlines reports consolidated net income of 21.4 million in July, more than double last year, with operating revenues at 256.6 million. American Airlines posts 17.5 million in July earnings, up from 4.4 million, and a year-to-date net of 33.5 million versus a 17.3 million loss last year, with July revenues of 196.4 million and year-to-date 1.1 billion.
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