Deadly electrocution risks from home gadgets and antennas
Consumer expert Claudia Kerbel warns about nearly 1,200 electrocutions in 1975 to 1977 in the United States linked to antennas for television and CB base stations and other home devices. Overhead lines, water exposure, and plugged in conduct risk deaths. labels, insulation, and safer use guidance are being mandated.
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United States
Claudia Kerbel
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Flashing bulbs annoy audience at public events
Dear Ann readers debate flash photography at performances and lectures. Alma Michigan laments rude photographers lighting stages from 25 feet, while Ann advises on etiquette and disruptions. The exchange covers privacy, misattribution, and column feedback dynamics.
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Ann
Interlochen
Texas wheat milled into various flours for daily foods
A Texas A&M extension specialist explains how Texas wheat is milled into flour and used in breads cereals rolls pancakes biscuits macaroni and noodles. Enriched all purpose and other flours such as cake self rising and whole wheat are discussed with their baking uses and gluten content.
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Mary K. Sweeten
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Churches back plan for national charity watchdog
New national agency to police Christian charity finances moves toward full operation after executive director appointed. ECFA requires outside audits, public access to statements, nonemployee audit committees, and a majority nonemployee board. Offices planned in Pasadena with possible Washington DC site. annual meeting in September to elect directors.
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New York
Olan Hendrix
The
Evangelical Council For Financial Accountability
ECFA
Pasadena
Calif
Washington, D. C
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