FTC Warning About Home Insulation
The Federal Trade Commission launches a drive against deceptive advertising in home insulation. About three million people have bought insulation since January, with many receiving lousysometimes unsafe products. The FTC warns 200 to 300 manufacturers of civil suits and fines up to 10 000 dollars a day for violations and may subpoena records. A new rule could require substantiated R-value ratings in ads and packaging within about a year. R-value measures insulation’s heat retention, and exaggerations or lab-based figures mislead buyers.
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Deadly ammonia cloud drives over Gulf after derailment
A train derailment near Pensacola Florida released a toxic ammonia gas cloud that moved over Escambia Bay to the Gulf. One person died, at least 1000 evacuated, 30 treated and six hospitalized. The derailed train involved three tank cars and caused multiple leaks as officials investigate the incident and past similar spills.
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Jaycees Approve Donations in Mexico Meeting
The Mexico Jaycees approved two donations at Todd's last night. $500 went to Audrain Medical Center's expansion project and $480 to the Mexico Chamber of Commerce Industrial Park development fund. Glenn Meador was elected a director at the gathering.
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Pryor Hospitalized in Peoria in Satisfactory Condition
Richard Pryor, 36, was admitted to the coronary care unit at Peoria Methodist Medical Center on Wednesday evening. A hospital official declined further comment, saying it was by the patient’s request, with the spokesman saying no comment. In other Jaycee news, Tim Baker and Steve Frazer will join Dave Luke in Jefferson City for the Mock Legislature on November 19 and 20, and the Christmas Awards Banquet is set for December 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Jaycee pine sales begin December 5 to fund the Children's Shopping Tour in December.
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4-H Leaders To Be Honored At Audrain Banquet
Audrain County honors more than 325 4-H leaders at tonight’s banquet held at the 4-H Center south of Mexico. The event features special awards chosen by the 4-H Junior Leaders and service awards for up to 25 years. Junior Leaders host and preside, with sponsorship from five Audrain banks and the First National Bank of Centralia.
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Waste water term nudges city sewer division rename
Honolulu public works director Wallace Miyahira asked the City Council to rename the Division of Sewers to Division of Waste Water Management. He said staff want a more attractive term and cited maintenance and operations employees seeking the change.
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Miss Lillian Enjoys Irish Cabaret During Visit
In Dublin Ireland Miss Lillian Carter 79 joins 250 Iowans on an exchange stay sponsored by Friendship Force. An amateur Dixieland band from Des Moines plays to honor the visiting party and the president's mother joins a snake dance to When the Saints Go Marching In.
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FCC orders 23 channel CBs off shelves by Jan 1
The FCC approved a 4-2 vote to reject a seven month extension for dealers stuck with 23 channel CB radios. Newer 40 channel sets were found to cause less interference with TV reception. Some dealers sought more time while others supported instant compliance.
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Poplar Bluff Breaks Prostitution Ring
Poplar Bluff police say they broke a major prostitution ring after eleven people were arrested in a Tuesday night raid. A year long probe led to 13 warrants by Butler County prosecutors. Fanal T. Vincent 41 of Quinn faces five felony charges including pandering and transporting a prostitute. Merle William Alfred owner of a Qulin tavern and restaurant faces charges of accepting proceeds. Raymond E Eastwood 47 and wife Bessie Eastwood 41 face prostitution-related counts. Seven Poplar Bluff women charged with felony prostitution.
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Quinn
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Qulin
Raymond E. Eastwood
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