Sudden Earthdrop Causes Sinkhole in Missouri
ROLLA MO Nearly 100 sudden collapses of the earth's surface have been documented in Missouri since the 1930s, said geologist James H. Williams at the Transportation Research Board meeting. He and Jerry Vineyard report that sinkhole collapses stem mainly from failure of thick loose material over bedrock, with human activity and altered drainage increasing risk.
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Rolla
Missouri
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Washington, D.C
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The
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Department of Natural Resources
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Division of Geology and Land Survey
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Antique Gun Business Grows To $2 Million
UNION CITY Tenn AP Turns from a car trunk to a $2 million a year Dixie Gun Works operation with showroom museum warehouse. Collectibles include muzzle loaders reproductions Civil War uniforms and a huge elephant muzzle loader. Catalogs offer pistol swaps and kit builds appealing to collectors and casual buyers.
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Turner Kirkland
Kirkland
Illinois
Gonorrhea spread in Missouri alarms officials
JEFFERSON CITY Missouri health officials report a broad rise in gonorrhea across the state driven by increased cases among whites and teens in nonmetro areas and a shift from prior patterns. 1974 saw 16 170 cases up 54 percent since 1967 with teen cases rising 54 percent and female cases surging amid improved testing and clinic reporting.
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Missouri
Herbert R. Domke
Missouri Division of Health
Domke
St. Louis
Kansas City
Raymond Bly
Metro
Bly
NSU
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Marathon talks resume after rubber strike recess
Washington AP reports no word from Labor Secretary Usery Jr as marathon negotiations between United Rubber Workers and tire firms recessed before dawn after over 14 hours. About 60,000 workers at Firestone Goodyear and other plants have been striking since April 21 seeking a $1.65 hourly raise over three years with cost of living protections. industry offer was $1.30.
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Usery
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