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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1979

Page

7

Wood stoves demand care and safety precautions

Wood heating grows in popularity but fire risk rises from improper installation and careless use. Experts urge strict adherence to codes, regular maintenance, and careful placement, with checks on stove materials, clearances, venting, and chimney inspection to prevent fires and toxic gas backflow.

Louise Cook Associated Press Jay W. Shelton Shelton Insurance Information Institute Oregon New Hampshire Insurance Institute Institute New York William St N.Y

Snowbound I-5 Traffic Delays Northbound Near Redding

Heavy snowfall halted interstate 5 travel as motorists headed north halted to fit chains in Redding California. By afternoon the northbound lane was closed 10 miles north of Redding and the southbound lane 25 miles north of Redding and at Yreka. Many travelers sheltered in Redding awaiting the storm’s end.

Redding Calif Yreka

Christianity’s Unique Claims Across Religions

Martin G a college student asks Dr Crane what makes Christianity distinct among world faiths. The piece lists prophecies of Jesus birth, Jesus as a commoner, inclusive reach beyond race, and the idea of a forgiving loving God contrasted with harsher depictions in other traditions, citing biblical events and contrasts with other faiths.

Martin G Dr. Crane Confucius Moses Abraham Zoroaster Buddha Mohammed Jesus Mary Calvary

Holding Babies Elevates Risk in Car Crashes Study

Maryland researchers report infant deaths in auto crashes are far higher than for older children. The study based on 89 fatalities found only three wore restraints and eight of 13 infants rode on an adult’s lap. Authors emphasize proper restraints in rear or front seats to prevent serious head injuries.

Chicago Maryland Susan Baker Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health Fants

TMPA wins NRC approval for 6.2 percent Comanche Peak stake

Dallas area power agency TMPA gains Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval to buy 6.2 percent of the Comanche Peak nuclear plant near Glen Rose in Somervell County. TMPA will join the construction permit and is expected to pay about $180 million for its share.

Dallas Texas Municipal Power Agency Comanche Peak Nuclear Regulatory Commission TMPA Texas Utilities Generating Co Glen Rose Somervell County TAGCO Dallas Power & Light Co Texas Electric Service Co Texas Power & Light Co NRC

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