Pinto Gas Tank Recall Docs Lag In Fatal Omaha Crash
Norma Hughes, in Omaha, twice urged Ford to repair the gas tank on her 1972 Pinto before a rear-end crash on August 24 that caused burns to 35 percent of her body. Ford said recall letters and modifications were pending, with 1.5 million notices to follow after engineering and testing. Hughes’ husband notes Ford’s customer assistance office had no record of her calls.
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Weather lore flags snowy winter across region
Folkloric forecasters from Tennessee to Ohio declare a harsh season ahead based on August fogs and animal signs. Helen Lane notes five heavy fogs mean heavy snows. Cline Woody cites Cedar mountain fogs. Claude Mitchell and son track hornets and caterpillars. Sager and Place add wisdom from New York and Rhode Island.
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Anchorage costs top map of most expensive cities
UPI reports Good Housekeeping lists the 10 most and 10 least expensive U.S. cities to live comfortably for a family of four, based on a Labor Department survey. Anchorage leads the most costly list at $24,019 annually, while Austin tops the least expensive group at $14,776.
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Minooka Junior High Library Renamed Media Center
Minooka junior high library renamed its Media Center to reflect a wide collection beyond books. Nancy Wiseman and Judy Purcell announce the change as students gain access to filmstrips cassettes maps pamphlets pictures records and games. A weekly overdue notice system with Friday lists, Monday return deadline, and five cent daily fines per overdue book is in effect. New materials include paperback books games and records with show tunes, plus audio visual gear. Eighth grade science adds a decorative terrarium and a classroom aquarium setup.
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Cheryl Virgo Named Seneca FFA Sweetheart 1978-79
Cheryl Virgo daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Virgo of rural Seneca was named Seneca FFA chapter Sweetheart for 1978 79. She participated in Girls Athletic Association cheerleader interscholastic soccer and basketball bands senior class vice president and homecoming attendant. Cheryl represented Seneca in Section 7 Sweetheart contest at Seneca High School Monday and will present ribbons at the Section 7 FFA fair in Ottawa and attend other FFA activities.
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