Farm Workers Face New OSHA Field Toilet Rules
Washington AP reports farmers contest a proposal requiring toilets washing facilities and drinking water within a five minute walk of all field workers. About 1000 letters cite cost practicality and enforcement concerns while OSHA officials say changes will be needed but some regulation is necessary.
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Washington
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Brownfield
Tex
OSHA
W.M. Glasier
Glasier
Coconut Grove
Fla
Troubled Youths Getting Homed In On Homebase
Greg and Karen Lauver run Homebase, a group care home on Fourth and Cedar for seven boys ages 13 to 17. The program uses a points system for chores and behavior, emphasizing reading, credit education, and supervised outings while limiting smoking and drug use. Community support has grown, with Ottawa University volunteers and local law enforcement cooperation aiding the boys’ adjustment and school performance.
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Fourth and Cedar
Greg
Karen Lauver
Lauvers
Jeff Sheldon
Ottawa University
Kansas City International
Kansas City
Karen
Jeff
Mars
Homebase
Viking arm on Mars lander jam linked to pin failure
Viking officials say a jammed soil arm on the Mars lander was caused by a locking pin that failed to release due to an erroneous preloaded command. A cure is planned by extending the arm until the pin falls free, with mission timing reportedly unaffected.
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Pasadena
Calif
Viking
Jim Martin
Martin
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mars
Mississippi Balks At Ford in GOP Delegates Fight
Mississippi Republican leader Clarke Reed warned Ford backers may have backfired by pressuring delegates. He said Ford could have less support in the delegation now than two days ago as Mississippi, with 60 delegates and alternates, prepares to meet in Jackson Sunday, with a preference vote plan set aside.
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Mississippi
Republican Party
Ford
Clarke Reed
Reed
Ronald Reagan
Jackson
Pets Bask In Wellsville Bicentennial Pet Show
JOAN ISTAS reports Wellsville’s Bicentennial Pet Show drew diverse breeds and costumes. Unusual pets included goats and rabbits, while costumed dogs included Uncle Sam and cowboy outfits. The day ended with a prime dog moment as a pet refused to move, triggering laughter. Bicentennial events continue with a children’s parade Saturday at 11 and a grand parade at noon.
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Joan Istas
Wellsville
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