Scientists Clash Over Oil Spill Impacts and Ecology
UPI reports a debate among oceanographers led by Jacques Cousteau on long term ecological threats from oil spills. Dr Michael Bender and Philip Abelson argue recent spills show limited lasting damage, while experts note coastal effects and the role of detergents in cleanup.
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Leroy Pope
UPI
New York
Norway
Jacques Cousteau
Michael Bender
Division of Environmental Sciences
Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences
Gloucester Point
Philip H. Abelson
Science Magazine
American Academy For the Advancement of
Friendly
Plymouth Laboratory
Cornwall
Cousteau
Thor Heyerdahl
Kon-Tiki
Abelson
Dr. Bender
Conoco 77
Continental Oil Corp
Department of the Interior
Gulf
Bender
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gulf of Mexico
Ite
Santa Barbara Channel
California
Most Farm Land Rental Rates Rising Rapidly
UPI farm editor Bernard Brennan reports farm land cash rents in 1970s rising nationwide, with Illinois showing $88 per acre this year versus $51 in 1974. Rents reach 47 percent of estimated market value in Illinois, up from 34 percent in 1974 as the Corn Belt and Great Lakes regions drive increases.
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Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
Agriculture Department
Illinois
Corn Belt
Great Lake
Appalachian States
Fire destroys Simplot grain elevator in Caldwell
A Caldwell Idaho grain elevator owned by Simplot burned early Thursday causing $200,000 to $400,000 in damage. Firefighters from four communities fought the blaze for about two hours and prevented spread to nearby businesses.
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Caldwell
Idaho
UPI
Gunmen Hijack Unmarked Bank Truck for 3.5 Million in Coins
Four masked gunmen seized an unmarked Bank of France truck carrying 17 million francs in 1 franc and 5 franc coins valued at about $3.5 million. They abducted driver Maurice Trottin and a guard at Berey station in eastern Paris, then released them. Police say the truck vanished with the 17 ton cargo, initially listed as misc metal pieces, sparking speculation of inside information. The heist ranks among France’s largest in history alongside a prior $10 million Nice vault burglary.
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Rafaela Seppala
Paris
UPI
Bank of France
France
Drver
Pantin Gate
Pessac
Bordeaux
Maurice Trottin
Nice
Ada County considering delay of growth advisory vote
County Commissioner Gary Bermeasolo says the proposed growth advisory vote likely won’t appear on this fall’s ballot. The panel shifted to aiming for the August primary next year to avoid making the vote the sole item and ensure broader public input.
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Boss
Ada
Gary Bermeasolo
Ada County
Bermendo
Hwo
Rose City Hall
Bermesolo
Idaho Transportation Board Seeks Bids for Pack River Bridge Project
Sealed proposals due August 16 1977 at Boise office for temporary detour and a 183 foot prestressed concrete bridge over Pack River at milepost 38 693 on SH 200 Idaho Federal Aid Project BRF 5121 25. Bid items and plans available for twenty dollars with bond or certified cashiers check required. Minority business opportunities and wage standards noted.
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Idaho Transportation Board
Idaho Transportation Department
Division of Highways
West State Street
Boise
Idaho
Pack River
Bonner County
Transportation Department
Department of Commerce
Coeur d'Alene
State of
State Contractors License Board
Secretary of Labor
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Berey Station
Sandpoint Motor Co
Goodwrench
Sandpoint Motors
Evy
Sandpoint Motor Parts Dept
Hats & Coats
Channel Johnson
Cbs
Chevrolet
Cedar St. Parts Dept
Oldsmobile
Federal Aid
E. Dean Tisdale
The
American Cancer Society
Garland Newton
4Th & Elm Streets
Ponderay, Idaho
SAT. & Son
Golden Bird Floating Restaurant
Highway 200
Hope Idaho
E. Baldy
Oldham
Husquara
Kraft
Carl Brian
Tfc
Hideo Bedsofa
Jly
Westwood
Coeur d’ Alene
Kootenai
North
Forest Brothers
Newport
Upper Pack River
S. Higtam
Samuek
Apt
S&s
Nancy Apt
Superior St
Tfe
Lakeview
Sandpoint
1St Ave
Post Falls
Pat Gooby
Ford
Jeep Wagoneer
Willy Jeep
Franklin Stove
Coeur D Alene
Toyota
Government Way
Coeur d’Alene
Studebaker
Renault
PRING
Michigan Ave
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