Speed limits and fuel efficiency in heavy vehicles
A 40 ton truck now travels faster on highways than a small car under a ton, while delivering many times the miles per gallon. The note urges awareness of the current speed limit.
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
1
A 40 ton truck now travels faster on highways than a small car under a ton, while delivering many times the miles per gallon. The note urges awareness of the current speed limit.
The piece discusses speed limits, fuel conservation, and complaints about highway speeds. It mentions Arab nations restricting petroleum exports until Israel returns lands in the Sinni peninsula, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights, and notes local plans for a marina and lodge at Honey Creek state park. It covers Albia Sales Co. reaching a $1 million sales mark again, cattle sales in Moravia, and communities planning electricity conserving Christmas decorations.
The document lists school lunch choices for December 3 to 7 with daily menus and desserts. It then describes a biology class fruit fly genetics experiment led by Mr Baker, noting crosses between vestigial and wild type flies, generation results, and the lesson learned despite low participation.
A readout shows Sheryl's favorite class is band while moravia is ok. Respondents name favorite soups from chili to vegetable beef with many personal notes and motives.
Sympathy extended to the Clarence Ballangers and Overturfs in the loss of Russell Overturf in Texas. Numerous local families hosted or visited relatives over Thanksgiving and weekend including Hiatt, Kalvig, Donovan, Wilson, Jacobs, and Frantz, with several Cedar Rapids and Chicago trips noted.
Sheryl Ward, a blonde, blue eyed 15 year old sophomore from Detroit, born October 23, 1958, joins local classes this year. Her mother is Joanne Moore and she has sister Linda and brother James.
Langer and children shared a Thanksgiving dinner at the Ernest Hiatt home and later visited Thelma McDanel and Delmar Ballanger. Clair and Mrs McDanel with Royce Tim Pam and Sheila came Thursday and left Saturday. Arthur Donovan left for Corvallis Ore after a three week visit with Ealing Donovan and friends. Ed Seeley and daughters were Friday visitors at Don Hiatt’s. Arthur Eddie and Mr Donovan drove to Woodstock Ill to help move Eddie’s belongings to Kalpee where he will stay. Roberta Hiatt joined them Thursday evening. Herb Boblenz and his wife visited Ernest Hiatt Sunday evening.
Attendance at Sunday School 36. A large crowd attended our church supper Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shepard dined with Guy Mc Daniels and Wendell Shepard and family of Hannibal Missouri. Mrs. Ralph Smith of Kirksville came Wednesday. Two birthday offerings were noted.
A list of Newton residents and relatives spending Thanksgiving and nearby days with family and friends across multiple households. Names include Lowell Shepard conl. Mr. and Mrs. John Bohm. Helen Bear. Den ise Shepard. Jack Espy. Merle Jorgenson. Harold Hufts. Lynn Lemley. Ethel Lemleys. Ruth McNair. Leone Naylor. Emil Longs. Doyle Hamptons. George, Harold Trank paper. Keith Lain. Lucile Long. Clara Rinehart. Mike O'Donnell. Susanne O'Donnell. Christine Julia and J Long. Don McClanahan. Delores Herr. Flora Lowe. Dollie Huff. Polk Cozad. Steve Shepard. Merrill Shepard. Indianola visiters. and others mentioned in passing.
Spent Saturday evening with Ernst Hiatt, Ruth McNair, and Leon who called on Mr and Mrs J room he i born Saturday on. Mr and Mrs Delmont Moffit returned from South Carolina Tuesday after visiting their daughter. Mr and Mrs Mike Gwinn and girls were also mentioned.
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