Brussels lace embraces modern art direction
In Brussels lacemaking shifts from cottage industry to an art form as new designers, led by Mrs. Colette Van Steyvoort, pursue monumental contemporary pieces. Once reliant on poor women, the craft now seeks mainstream relevance with unique works sold to museums and collectors. Her latest pieces hang in the Belgian embassy in Washington and a royal gift to Japan underscores international recognition.
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Brussels
Belgium
UPI
Hong Kong
Colette van Steyvoort
Specialized Lace Commission
World Craft Council
Toronto
Canada
Washington, D.C
Baudouin
van Steyvoort
Japan
EPA cracks down on leaded gas use in unleaded cars
EPA reports leaded gasoline being pumped into cars needing unleaded fuel. About 10 percent of cars with catalytic converters may receive leaded gas. Violations carry up to a 10000 dollar fine and extend to stations and operators. Exxon warns customers and EPA to step up enforcement in 1978. Past penalties cited include USPS and several cities.
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Edward K. Delong
Washington
UPI
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Exxon
Marvin Durning
Tors
Durning
U.S. Postal Service
Yellow Cab Co
Houston
Chicago
Findlay
Ohio
Waltham, Mass
Wallace finalizes divorce with 75000 alimony payment
Gov George C Wallace and Cornelia Wallace settle their divorce before trial. He pays 75000 as lump sum alimony and covers about 2500 in bills. She receives a Lake Martin lot and household items including a television microwave punch bowl and a French inlaid clock. The decree bars remarrying for six months.
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Montgomery
Ala
UPI
George C. Wallace
Cornelia Wallace
Lake Martin
Wallace
U.S
Senate
Joseph Phelps
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FSLIC
A. Go-Lite
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C. Gemco
D. Nelson-McCoy
B. Cannon
D. Infermath
C. Hamilton Beach
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Joliet
Illinois
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