Pollution experts warn rising monoxide levels in Detroit
Detroit air pollution officials report carbon monoxide levels above federal limits 76 times in 1977, a 15 percent rise from 1976, prompting talk of downtown traffic limits. Despite exceedances, eight-hour averages stayed below health danger, though one-hour peaks neared concern and no current enforcement mechanism exists.
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Detroit
UPI
Motor City
Wayne County Pollution Control Board
Area survey on home improvement questions in this area
U S Census interviewers will ask households about spending on home improvement and upkeep between March 31 and April 14. The survey, conducted four times annually, includes about 5,000 US households. Past data show 1977 third quarter expenditures at 9.6 billion dollars, with 1976 annual ranges from 25.3 to 31.0 billion. Personal information is kept confidential. reports disclose only statistical totals.
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U.S. Bureau of the Census
Stanley D. Moore
Bureau
Chicago
United States
Bureau of the Census
Castle Edges Blair For GOP Nomination In Illinois Comptroller Race
In Chicago campaign, John Castle narrowly won the Republican nod for state comptroller, edging former House Speaker W. Robert Blair as Chicago machine Democrats pushed Roland Burris to secure the Democratic nomination. Burris led Luft strongly in Cook County, signaling machine strength statewide. Castle’s victory, aided by Thompson, hints at waning GOP support for the governor, while Burris could become the first black statewide executive if elected in November.
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Chicago
UPI
James R. Thompson
John Castle
Thompson
W. Robert Blair
Castle
Blair
Cook County
Richard J. Daley
Roland Burris
Downstate
Richard Luft Burris
Ded
Luft
Burris
GOP
Republican
Regional Transportation Authority
Skelton Wins Republican Treasurer Nomination in Illinois
In a downstate versus Chicago clash, James Skelton won the Republican primary for state treasurer with 52 percent against Sen. Bradley Glass as vote counting neared completion. Cosentino dominated the Democratic field, crushing Nina Shepard. Skelton proposed a six-category bank bid system to maximize state fund interest.
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Chicago
UPI
Downstate
James Skelton
Bradley Glass
Chicago Area
Jerome A. Cosentino
Nina Shepard
Winnetka
University of Illinois
Skelton
Champaign County
Glass
Cook County
Northfield
Shepherd
Cosentino
Palos Heights
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Illinois
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Morris
Lana Phillips
Grundy County
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Talty Chevrolet
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OUR Service
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Monthru Fk
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