Inner ear crystals tied to elderly balance loss found
University of Michigan anatomist Murield Ross reports that age related degeneration of otoliths tiny calcite crystals in the inner ear may reduce balance in people aged 60 to 80. Crystals grow before aging then deteriorate from age 50 onward potentially explaining frequent falls. Researchers hope understanding chemical changes could lead to treatments or dietary means to preserve equilibrium.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
UPI
University of Michigan
Murield Ross
Ross
U-M School of Medicine
Sweden
Barnay Society
Oil shale seen as solid fuel
New York based report highlights Wallace Markert Jr of Babcock & Wilcox proposing oil shale rock and tarsands be burned as solid fuels like coal via fluidized bed combustion. He cites cheaper mining versus extraction, cleaner handling of sulfur, and potential European and American convergence on broader fuel use, while noting technical and scalability challenges for plants.
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New York
UPI
Wallace Markert, Jr
Babcock & Wilcox Co
Alliance
Ohio
Markert
Electric Power Research Institute
United States
Census survey to measure employment during July 17 22
Local representatives of the Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey of employment in this area during the work week of July 17 22, Stanley D Moore director of the bureau regional office in Chicago announced. The survey is conducted for the U S Department of Labor in a scientifically designed sample of approximately 70 000 households throughout the United States. Employment and unemployment statistics based on results of this survey are used to provide a continuing measure of the economic health of the Nation. For example in May the survey indicated that of the 100 3 million men and women in the civilian labor force 94 1 million were employed. The Nation s unemployment rate was 6 1 percent up slightly from 6 0 percent the month before. Information supplied by individuals participating in the survey is kept strictly confidential by law and the results are used only to compile statistical totals.
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Bureau of the Census
Stanley D. Moore
Bureau
Chicago
U.S. Department of Labor
United States
Pickle Chip Carnival Game Now At Hamburger Stand
The three shell carnival game persists but moves to a hamburger stand where customers guess under which pickle chip the prize is hidden.
Steam engine trips in Michigan offer nostalgic ride
In Wyoming Michigan a 1945 built C and O Steam Special restored by Ross Rowland Jr and funded by Chessie System era fans runs four Saturdays this summer from Wyoming to Plymouth and to St Joseph. The 28 ton coal and 34 000 gallon water load powers 16 passenger cars and modern coaches on 35 mph trips costing 20 to 50 dollars round trip.
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Wyoming, Mich
UPI
Chattanooga
cross-Michigan
Chessie System
C&o
Grand _ Rapids
Wyoming
Mich
Detroit
Plymouth
Lake Michigan
Holland
St. Joseph
Rowland Jr
New York
Rowland
Five killed in Winnie Texas tied to Dugas Burnett case
Five members of the Phillips family were found buried on a private Winnie deer preserve. Ovide J. Dugas Jr. and Linda M. Burnett faced murder charges after deputies traced a July 1 kidnapping and gravesite discovery. Dugas led authorities to the site. Burnett signed a confession.
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Beaumont
Texas
UPI
Jack Cravy
Hamshire
Linda May Burnett
Ovide Joseph Dugas Jr
Winnie
Dugas
Anahuac
Chambers County
Burnett
Bishop Phillips
Phillips
Ester
Elmer
Martha
Jason
Jefferson County
R.E. Culbertson
Mary
Justice of the Peace
Mary Dugas
Beaumont Neurological Center
George Phillips
Houston
Elmer Phillips
Woodward
Okla
Nighttime Long Distance Deals Cut Costs for Callers
Low cost long distance rates apply after 11 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays, with up to 60 percent savings versus daytime rates. The booklet offers state charts, area code maps, tips to avoid wrong numbers, and a coupon to receive a free copy.
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Illinois
Alaska
Hawaii
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Corvo
F. W. Woolworth Co
Sklut
Haggar
Liberty
Morris Dry Cleaners
Michigan
Tom McPherson
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chessie
Ross E
Stan Kaleto
Gladwin
Curt Anderson
Grand Rapids
Curt
UPT
Marquette Park
Skokie
California
Illinois Bell
Chicago, I
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Seneca Blacktop
Tare
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