Super slurper absorbs water vastly beyond prior materials
In Peoria area research, a USDA backed graft copolymer named super slurper links acrylonitrile to starch to create a colorless gel that soaks water to many times its weight. Developed 1973 by five chemists, it shows potential in agriculture, oil recovery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, towels, and more with expected markets of 750 million to one billion pounds annually.
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Peoria
Ill
Ves. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Roger A. Eisenhauer
Inter Seeding Co
Arcola
Jim Hall
Northern Research Laboratory
Association For the Advancement of Invention and Innovation
Arlington, Va
Mohave Pupils Form Puppets Unlimited Venture
Mohave-Pueblo Class forms a student run company Puppets Unlimited to learn business by filling charter applications applying for roles and selling stock. Bake sale planned to raise capital for materials while students also receive Mohave Outstanding Citizenship Awards for local achievements.
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Mohave
Gwen Mihlethaler
Visit with Abe display at Los Arcos Mall
A Visit with Abe will showcase more than 50 historical items at Los Arcos Mall Friday through Sunday. Collectors Mr. and Mrs. Michael Krueger gathered the pieces over 52 years, including Lincoln’s campaign badge, stovepipe hat, spectacles, and a Derringer replica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Los Arcos Mall
Michael Krueger
Abraham Lincoln
Derringer
Booth
Lincoln
Oil painting class opens for adults at Scottsdale YMCA
An eight week oil painting course for adult beginners starts Thursday at the Scottsdale YMCA 3019 Civic Center Plaza. Classes run 7 to 9 30 p.m. each Thursday. Registration and fee details are available from Nancy Pine at the Y.
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Scottsdale
Civic Center Plaza
Nancy Pine
The
Leukemia drive head named Max W Wilson in Phoenix
Max W. Wilson, Phoenix businessman and builder, named chairman of the annual Leukemia Society of America Arizona chapter fund drive. The 1977 goal is 10,500 to be raised from Valley businessmen and professionals. The drive closes in June. Wilson is executive vice president of Design Master Homes and president of Design Master Realty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max W. Wilson
Phoenix
Arizona
Leukemia Society of America, Inc
New Thought group moves international headquarters to Scottsdale
The International New Thought Alliance relocates its headquarters from Hollywood to Scottsdale to centralize operations. Dr. Blaine Mays confirms the reorganization and new address at 4533 N Scottsdale Rd, while the group's magazine New Thought is published quarterly in Phoenix.
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International New Thought Alliance
Scottsdale
Hollywood
Calif
Organization of Metaphysical Churches
Blaine Mays
Presi
New ‘Thought
Phoenix
Carter’s plan faces opposition over proposed $50 rebate
The tax proposal including a $50 rebate for most Americans drew strong reactions from Republicans and Democrats alike as Congress debates domestic and foreign policy. President Carter warned drastic changes risked derailing his agenda amid Capitol Hill tensions and Soviet concerns.
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Carter
Mami Hone
Ptiitibas
Tg Reipes
Capitol Hill
Gress
Community notes from Paiute and Our Lady activities
A Paiute TPO meeting on Tuesday 7 30 p.m. discusses drugs and alcohol for young adults with seventh and eighth graders invited with parents. Paiute Singers perform. Pinewood Derby champs named Musselmann Charbeneau Kneeland. Carl Thomas wins best design. Sister Martina explains Byzantine rite to eighth graders and Our Lady liturgy differences. Funds and sponsor lists open for Fun and Field Day. Girl Scouts collect cookie money Feb 20. 10 percent of proceeds go to troops and camps. Our Lady Marti Gras dinner Feb 19 at Casa Blanca Inn, beef dinner and dancing, tickets $8. rummage sale Feb 9–16 at Knights Hall. Tuition and bus money due for Our Lady. Boy Scouts raise funds at Parada del Sol. Paiute girls win consolation trophy vs Tonto. coach Cindy Terry.
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Paiute Tpo
Paiute
Our Lady
Casa Blanca Inn
Social Security and SSI differences explained in columns
Copley News Service explains that Supplemental Security Income is a separate program for Needy aged 65 and over the blind and disabled and not tied to work credits. It also covers retirement earnings affecting benefits and the rule that the higher benefit generally applies when dual eligibility exists.
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Copley News Service
Social Security Administration
Copley News ‘Service
Social Security Office
San Diego
Calif
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Kyle Keath
Dan Ricehouse
Dean Schwandt
Louis St. Clair
Mike Tansey
Kevin Walter
Jim White
Jim_. White
Joe Alongi
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Marc Carleno
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Rich Fabrizio
Scott Hammergren
Steve Johnston
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Kevin Pearson
Bryan Webb
Bill White
Vernon Reamer
Mike Brackin
Mohave Pta
Mohave School
Ronnie Micum
Parada del Sol
Don Baird
Baird
Phoenix Art Museum
Sue Christianson
Girl Scout
Abe Lincoln
Drinkwater's Liquors & Cheese
Scottsdale Rd
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Leukemia Drive
New Thought Unit
Sun Color Lab
2Nd Street
adSese, Sesirrk
QVC
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Shaw
Technicolor
Paul Shank
Eee Nantes Vel
Mnom
Atte
IDRIP
Matic
McCormick Ranch
Paseo del Sur
Arattudete
Arizong
Mary Jacobs
Paiute Cub Scout Pack 101
Rick Musselmann
Robert Charbeneau
Greg Kneeland
Carl Thomas
Martina
St. Stephens
Olph
Pat Cramer
Mary Murphy
Dolores Jakubek
Knights’ of Columbus
Brown Avenue
First Street
Miriam
Ellen
Our Lady Boy
Scottsdale Jaycées
Tonto
Cindy Terry
Hle.h
Cavendish Bridge Club
E. Indian School Rd
Cherrey
Polyloamne Turf Enterprises, Inc
Christian
Charles W.W. Ferris
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