Layman's glossary of tire terms from Nebraska roads
Nebraska Department of Roads offers a simplified glossary clarifying tire terms for laypeople. Entries cover bead belts bias blade carcass liner mold and rib with plain explanations of their roles in tires and how they affect performance and durability.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Department of Roads
Peace and Love
Emphysema Rise Prompts Public Health Concern
National and Nebraska health data show emphysema deaths rising markedly over the past decade with a higher increase among women. Smoking and air pollution are cited factors while the Nebraska Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association funds expanded programs. Also, hydroplaning is explained as slick-road danger and drivers are cautioned to slow down and allow more stopping distance.
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Nebraska
National Center For Health Statistics
Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Health Department
Nebraska Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Serafy
Scrafy
USDA Seeks Recommendations on Bean Loan Maturity
The U S Department of Agriculture invites recommendations on extending the due date for 1969 crop dry edible bean price support loans. Loans mature April 30 1970. Submit by December 31 1969 with supply demand rationale and optional later maturity. Address: Director Oilseeds and Special Crops Division. Washington DC 20250.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Oilseeds and Special Crops Division
Agricultural Stabilization , and Conservation Service
Washington, D.C
Community urged to help veterans use GI benefits
C W Nixon regional manager of the Veterans Administration asks community groups to aid disadvantaged veterans in accessing GI benefits. He cites 1180 area veterans without a high school diploma who can pursue education assistance without affecting college eligibility and notes the lifetime earnings gap between high school graduates and dropouts.
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C. W. Nixon
Veterans Administration
Washington
Nixon
Donald E. Johnson
Veterans Affairs
Lincoln VA
Nixor
Johnson
Single Car Accidents Dominate Interstate Death Toll 1968
Nebraska study shows single vehicle crashes accounted for about two thirds of fatalities on the Interstate system in 1968. Most occur between 2 and 3 am and on weekends, with 53 percent on Friday through Sunday. The report covers 2754 accidents and 3426 fatalities.
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Byvculi
Nebraska Department of Roads
Harold R. Hosea
Office of Traffic Operations
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Washington, D. C
Hosea
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