Protestors lose power line fight in Minnesota showdown
In west central Minnesota farmers opposed a 427 mile 400 kilovolt line from Underwood North Dakota to the Minneapolis St Paul area amid rifle and rock attacks and vandalism. Authorities tightened security as protests continued ahead of a September activation and a regional environmental groups meeting September 16 17.
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Minneapolis
UPI
Westcentral
Minnesota
Power Company
Robert Sheldon
United Power Association of
Elk River
Cooperative Power Association of
Edina
Underwood
N.D
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Delano
Gloria Waida
Matt
Sauk Centre
Cornfields
Sheldon
Rudy Perpich
State Patrol
National Alliance of
Environmental Policy Center
Washington
Woida
Clinic teaches patients how to cope with stress
In Aurora Illinois Dr Ted LaVaque at Aurora Mercy Center Hospital opens a Pain Stress Clinic using psychology and bio feedback to locate stress points and train patients to control migraines and other pains. The goal is to reduce medication use and teach relaxation techniques to cope with anxiety and stress without simply popping pills.
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Aurora
Ted LaVaque
Aurora Mercy Center Hospital
LaVaque
Fire Apparatus and Equipment Course At IVCC
Oglesby area firefighters can enroll in Fire Science 106 at Illinois Valley Community College this fall. Taught by Paul Blumhorst, the class runs Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 9:10 in Building 11 room 4 of the old campus, starting August 23 with registration at the same time. For more information call 539-7228 or 539-4081.
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Oglesby
Illinois Valley Community College
IVCC
Joliet Junior College
Paul Blumhorst
Blumhorst
MAGI slide system aids rapid computer generated presentations
New York based Mathematical Applications Group introduces MAGI Slide, a computer graphics terminal that composes slides from a keyboard and stores elements for instant retrieval. The system enables charts, logos, shading and multiple effects, delivering finished slides by mail or messenger at competitive costs compared to handmade sets. Large users include Fortune 500 companies.
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New York
UPI
Phillip S. Mittelman
Mathematical Applications Group, Inc
Elmsford
N.Y
Mittelman
MAGI
Ancient Romans Pioneered Use of Napkins
Ancient Romans appear to be the first people to use napkins, predicting later practices of personal hygiene and table etiquette. The finding suggests a long history of cloths or linen folded for wiping hands, mouth, and plates at meals in early imperial households.
State employees win retroactive $40 raise across agencies
Governor Thompson announces retroactive $40 monthly pay hike from July 1 1977 for about 55000 state workers plus 15000 more under his jurisdiction. Total annual cost $28 million funded by reduced welfare costs and various funds. Arbitrator Schmertz ruled executive branch union workers receive the raise under the AFSCME contract.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
James R. Thompson
Thompson
George Bogdanich
American Federation of State
Afscme
Eric Schmertz
Bureau of the Budget
Bob
Robert Mandeville
Larry Marquardt
First grandchild for ex-President Nixon born in California
Julie Nixon Eisenhower delivered a daughter named Jennie at 1:32 p.m. PDT at San Clemente General Hospital. The 9 pound 4 ounce baby is the first grandchild of former President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon. Dwight Eisenhower and his wife attended shortly after the birth.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixons
Tricia Cox
Eisenhower
Nixon
Julie
Dwight Eisenhower
David
Eisenhowers
Capistrano Beach
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