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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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