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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1978

Page

12

Skateboards Rise on Hazard List in Consumer Report

Washington AP. Skateboards climb in the government hazard ranking, though bicycles remain No. 1. Lawn mowing equipment and cookware jump in 1977, with skateboards at seventh place. The list derives from hospital data and weighs injuries with age impact.

Washington Nancy Johnston National Injury Information Clearinghouse

Pools urged to boost safety rules and education

A federally sponsored study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends a national education push on pool safety, spinal injuries, and emergency care. It urges No Diving notices for pools under five feet and notes most serious injuries came from diving with residential pools lacking safety regulations.

Johnston Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington Associated Press

Romance starts early says Dr Crane in worry clinic

In a syndicated column, George W. Crane argues early romance among children proves romantic interest can begin in kindergarten and claims two devoted parents condition youngsters to heterosexual attraction, promoting his 200-point rating scales for parents to vaccinate against later divorces and homosexuality.

Anne D Anne John Covington Ind Genevieve Fort Wayne

Traffic accidents claim 661 lives during Fourth of July

The Associated Press reports 661 people died in traffic accidents over the Fourth of July weekend, within the National Safety Council’s predicted 650 to 750 range and below the 1972 record of 758 deaths for this holiday period.

Associated Press National Safety Council

GOP candidate Duryea visits Israel for six day tour

Perry B. Duryea, Republican candidate for New York governor, arrived in Tel Aviv for a six day trip to Israel. He said he seeks firsthand info on Israel pressures and U.S.-Israel relations and will tour the country meeting Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Defense Minister Ezer Weizman.

Tel Aviv Israel Perry B. Duryea New York Duryea Menachem Begin Ezer Weizman

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