Acid rain threat highlighted by Great Lakes study
Detroit report notes acid rain in the Great Lakes watershed is far more acidic than normal, threatening inland waters, aquatic life, soils, and plants. Researchers warn relaxing sulfur-emission rules could raise damage and costs, including reduced fish and recreation.
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Detroit
API
Great Lakes
Great Lakes Basin
Hendrey
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Detroit Plaza Hotel
Rail union official urges Amtrak support to block cuts
Fred Kroll, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Airlines and Steamship Clerks, called on Americans to oppose a 43 percent Amtrak route reduction. He said cosmetics changes fail and urged grassroots pressure as Congress considers restoring funds. The plan would cut routes slated to begin Oct 1, with some major trains saved under revised proposals.
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Fred Kroll
Brotherhood of Railway
Amtrak
Kroll
Capitol Hill
House
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Norwalk sees jump in construction costs and permits
City reports June construction costs surpassing 500000, up nearly 200000 from May with 25 permits issued, 22 for building and 3 for electrical work. Seven permits cover new homes for listed residents. total building and repair costs reach 714310, and permit revenue totals 456.92.
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City Planning and Zoning Commission
Ted Jr
Wilma Jean Lang
St. Mary’s St
Katherine J. Woodward
Woodward St
Randy
Victoria Car
Norwalk Meals on Wheels Receives 3500 Donation Boost
More than 3500 has flowed into Norwalk's Meals on Wheels, lifting June 30 funds to 7203 at Huron County Banking Co. The program serves 16 seniors at home, funded by gifts from the Norwalk Lions as trustees, local churches, and individuals.
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Norwalk
Huron County Banking Co
Norwalk Lions Club
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Robert Thorpe
Church Women United
Norwalk Lions
First United Presbyterian Church
the Elks
VFW
Nuclear accident liability under Price-Anderson Act debated
Washington UPI report on hearings about the 1957 Price-Anderson Act limits on nuclear accident liability. Ralph Nader argues the $560 million cap could leave victims with only about 10 percent of losses, urging a $14.4 billion fund and federal insurer of last resort. NRC chair Hendrie says no amendment needed. insurance has paid about $1.275 million to thousands evacuated. Insurance executives defend cap, noting possible pool increase would require higher government backing.
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UPI
Ralph Nader
House
Interior Energy Subcommittee
Nader
Joseph Hendrie
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Hendrie
NRC
Price- Anderson
Richard Schmalz
Insurance Industry
Boos Selected for Junior Cadet Week at Patrol Academy
Bruce J. Boos of Norwalk was among 25 youths chosen from over 1,300 attendees at Boys' State to participate in Junior Cadet Week June 25 to 29 at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus. The program teaches patrol functions duties and responsibilities.
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Bruce J. Boos
Donald
Mary Boos
S.R
Norwalk
Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Columbus
Boos
Boys’ State
Bowling Green State University
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Park board loses plea for $50,000 budget
The Huron County Park Board met in the Little Red Schoolhouse and received a letter from county commissioners denying the $50,000 1980 budget request. Only $2,500 is available, with funds to be moved from revenue sharing. the board will consider North Fairfield park work and local project requests for federal funding. The next meeting is Aug 13, location to be announced, and no fairgrounds session due to the county fair.
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Little Red
Park Board
Park and Recreation
North Fairfield
Patrick Saunders
North Star Council of Governments
Norwalk
Bill Baines Memorial Park
Plank Road
Community Action Commission
Henry Timmons
Huron County
Patricia Lattig
William Dauch
Timmons
Fairgrounds
Cornelia Skinner dies at 80 in New York
American author and actress Cornelia Otis Skinner died of a stroke in her Manhattan apartment at age 80. Her career began at age seven, spanning four decades on Broadway with hits like Major Barbara and Paris, and she later became a bestselling writer. She is survived by her son Otis Skinner Blodget and two stepchildren.
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UPI
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Miss Skinner
Manhattan
Paris
Rudolf Valentino
Emily Kimbrough
Lindsey
Cornelia Skinner
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