Gas-saving cow magnets go on sale nationwide
In Topeka and across the United States, 3.5 inch cow magnets once used to prevent hardware disease in dairy cattle are marketed as fuel savers for cars and trucks. Buyers report mpg gains, while experts question the science, noting gasoline is an insulator. Manufacturers say demand is soaring as they roll out “energy magnets” for automotive use at about $10 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
America
United States
Raymond Hunninghake
Hunninghake
Dave Stone
Stone Manufacturing Supply Inc
Kansas City, Mo
Midwest
Canada
Europe
Australia
Central
South America
Stone
Jack Culvahouse
University of Kansas
Lobbyists in Kansas Shell Out Over 180000 This Year
Registration reports show utilities and banks leading spending among Kansas lobbyists. Through September 1980 total lobbyist outlays neared 180000 with utilities at 34000 and banking groups at 27000. Major donors included Kansas Society of Association Executives and Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association, while the Ethics Commission notes underreporting under current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Utility
State Governmental Ethics Commission
Utilities
Banking
Financial Institution
Ethics Commission
Marshall Whitlock
Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association
Donald Schnacke
Kansas Society of Association Executives
George Barbee
Whitlock
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas Beer Wholesalers Association
Kansas Railroad Association
Kansas Independent Bankers Association
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Kansas State Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
Kansas Power and Light Co
Electric Companies Association of Kansas
Kansas Association of Finance Companies
Kansas Livestock Association
Kansas Gas and Electric Co
Kansas Twister Injures Three Near Winfield
A line of tornadoes hit south-central Kansas causing injuries and property damage. Three people trapped under a barn near Atlanta were rescued after a long effort. Harvey Whitehill was hospitalized with a broken pelvis after rushing to aid his son and daughter-in-law as the storm struck.
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Winfield, Kan
Kansas
el Dorado
Eureka
Keith Wohlgemuth
Cowley County
Winfield
Atlanta
Wohlgemuth
Harvey Whitehill
Whitehill
Wayne
Elizabeth
Tragic Screen Star Mary Tyler Moore Loses Son Meeker
Los Angeles police report Mary Tyler Moore's son Richard Carlton Meeker Jr died after a shotgun discharged in his USC area home. Authorities evaluate whether death was accidental or by own action. Meeker, 24, worked as a CBS Television City messenger and was on the phone with a Fresno girlfriend when the gun fired. Housemates recall a routine evening that ended with Meeker's fatal head wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mary Tyler Moore
Richard Carlton Meeker Jr
Dan Cooke
Meeker
Ms. Vasquez
California State University At
Northridge
Judy
Richard
Ferrin
Elizabeth
Ms. Moore
Western Park Hospital
Heat Wave Worst Of The Century Hits Nation In 1980
Washington reports NOAA data show the 1980 heat wave from June to September killed 1,265 people, caused $20 billion in damage, and affected 26 states. Missouri recorded 311 deaths, with record temperatures across Dallas, Augusta, Atlanta, and Memphis. Electrical use rose 5.5 percent, crops and livestock suffered, highways buckled, and water resources were strained.
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Midwest
Weather Agency
NOAA
Missouri
Dallas
Mercury
Augusta
Atlanta
Memphis
Tenn
The
Environmental Data and Information Service
Public hearing on Ottawa road project and library bonds proposed
Franklin County residents may request a public hearing on the economic social and environmental effects of the U S a improvement beginning south of Dundee Street Ottawa extending north half a mile a concrete bridge 398 feet long and detours. Also notices adoption hearings and a November 4 1980 city ballot asking approval of 1 135 million general obligation bonds for a new Ottawa library building and site with votes YES or NO and instructions to voters.
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Franklin County
U.S. A
Dundee Street
Ottawa
Glenn Anschutz
Kansas Department of Transportation
State Office
Topeka
Kansas
K.S.A
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Harold Popp
University
Twister
the Family Circus
Ms. McLaughlin
USC
Fresno
Cancer Crusade
American Cancer Society
the Bank
By Bil Keane
Odaar On
Marcie
George Washington
Donald Charles
Washington, DC
Donald Charles Washington
Ee Ral TM
Kup Ole
Caen
SOE
Parkers
Zero
Beetle Bailey
Uvanas
Mars
Slim
Ottawa Herald
Washington
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
District Court
Kaz
Jeanette McCoy
Joshua W. Knight
State of Kansas
Carl Wayne Knight
Ghana
James W. Clark
Angel Sue Knight
Ruby Sanford
Minnie Adams
Theo Franklin Cou
James Michael Cote
Kans
Frankliniss
James Michael Cole
John Kleckner
James Haef Cole
Wendel
Warner
P.O. Box
Maln
Alty
Cyr
Ian
le. Tawa
Laura Sutton
Afric
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