Californians Seek Living Wills Under First U S Right to Die Law
More than 600 letters to the law’s author show Californians fear prolonged artificial life and seek to use living wills. Signed by Gov. Brown, the statute allows terminally ill adults to request withdrawal of life support when death is imminent.
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Puerto Ricans Urged Action on Poverty Gap in U.S.
The UPI report notes mainland Puerto Ricans, about 1.7 million, have the lowest median income among Hispanics after American Indians. The Civil Rights Commission cites inadequate enforcement and data gaps, calling for bilingual programs and improved data collection to address entrenched poverty among Puerto Rican communities in urban centers.
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Panel cites cracks in Teton Dam embankment amid probe
A nine member Independent Panel reports cracks and distortion appear in the Teton Dam embankment near Rexburg Idaho as investigators seek whether these flaws caused the June collapse or followed it. Eleven died and tests on 92 soil samples from the excavation are underway with results due later this year.
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South Africa tightens oil sales to curb imports
Pretoria based government policy cuts public gasoline sales to 54 hours a week in an effort to save up to 92 million dollars annually on crude oil imports as announced by the economic affairs minister.
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Jean Polwin
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Chris Hennis
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Air Pollution Survey Shows Improvement in NATO Cities
NATO data from 75 large cities show air pollution declines in 47 cases while 27 show no change and only one increases. The analysis focuses on sulfur dioxide and particulates with trends also in carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. NATO officials say the results prove member countries track pollution well and measure progress.
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Foster's Shoes Ad Promotes Comfort Fit Footwear
A local advertisement touts Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd offering style and comfort for men women and children to ease sore feet and difficult fits.
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Cracks Found In Sub Under Construction
The Navy reports welding cracks in the first Trident missile submarine under construction. About 100 cracks appeared in the wall between the engine room and nuclear plant during magnetic inspection. Government representatives are reviewing repairs, with no delivery delay expected. Built by Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut.
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UPI
Navy
Jack Anderson
Electric Boat Division
General Dynamics Corp
Groton
Conn
Las Vegas Weather Forecast Brief
Vegas forecast calls for warm sun and a clear cool night with northerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Highs reach upper 80s today with lows in the mid 50s. Yesterday's high was 87 and low 62. Humidity high. air quality rated good at 20.
National Weather Service 24 Hour Climate Summary
The Nation temperature and precipitation table covers a 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. Pacific time. Data prepared by the National Weather Service in San Francisco provides regional readings on temperatures and rainfall.
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Brazil Frost Triggers Major Coffee Price Hikes
Brazil’s frost destroyed 70 percent of the 1976 crop and sent green bean prices up 173 percent since July 1975. General Foods raised ground coffee 15 cents a pound as part of several hikes this year, with instant varieties affected separately. Industry leaders warn consumer reactions may lag, while U.S. roasters report bear roastings up about 10 percent earlier in the year.
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UPI
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George Boecklin
National Coffee Associa
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U.S
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Farmers Given Loan Increase
Acting Agriculture Secretary John Knebel announces higher loan rates for wheat corn and other feedgrains citing large 1976 crops and supply pressures. He also confirms a 4 million bushel wheat sale to the Soviet Union bringing total 1976 sales to 26 million metric tons of grain and soybeans to 8.1 million metric tons.
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UPI
John Knebel
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