Purchasing-power of NATION factory workers rises in 1975
Washington report shows U S industrial workers spent 2 hours 16 minutes to buy a nine-item grocery list in 1975, up from 1974. In 13 foreign countries workers averaged 4 hours 34 minutes for the same items, with inflation cited as a factor.
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Washington
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Library hosts art exhibit and power project materials
The Missouri Basin Power project study materials arrive at public libraries, with 20 volumes of support documents placed regionwide. The library showcases Nebraska Art Clubs artworks and hosts a Feb 16 program with the Nebraska Art Council featuring a TV presentation and a group discussion on Nebraska’s artistic future. Reservations are required at 254-3110 for space and refreshments will be served.
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Volkswagen
Missouri Basin
Rural Electrification Agency
Nebraska
Nebraska Art Council
Peer pressure and teen drinking raise alarm across society
Experts say peer groups drive teen drinking as parents and adults set mixed examples. Shy youths may drink to relax, though some teens use alcohol to escape. drinking impairs athletic ability and sexual development, while mixing with drugs can be deadly.
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Donald Phelps
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Frank Seixas
The
National Council On Alcoholism
Seixas
United States
Stock market faces decision as rates stabilize
AP Business analysis notes fuel for the market has waned as the rate decline slows. Investors weigh whether an improving but uneven economy can sustain a rally, with questions on inflation, unemployment, and future output as analysts seek a clear near term direction.
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John Cunniff
New York
Wall Street
Layers and natural fibers guard winter warmth
Gail Skinner of the University of Nebraska Lincoln says warmth comes from full coverage with hats gloves and mufflers. She notes bare heads lose heat up to 90 percent and recommends fur wool or man-made fur hats and fur-lined gloves or mittens with scarves to warm air before it reaches the lungs.
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Gail Skinner
University’ of Nebraska-Lincoln
Miss Skinner
Soviet Skier Stripped Of Bronze In Olympic Cross Country
Soviet cross country skier Galina Kulakova was stripped of her bronze medal for using the banned drug ephidrine after the women 5 km race in Innsbruck. Nina Baldicheva of Russia received the bronze. In other events Philip Mahre of White Pass finished fourth in the giant slalom first run, with the second run to decide medals Tuesday. Gustavo Theoni led down the 1525 meter course in 1 44 19 ahead of Ernst Good and Heini Hemmi. Mahre’s interim time was 1 45 58, Steven Mahre 1 47 90, Greg Jones 1 48 09. Franz Klammer, defending downhill winner, missed a gate. Ingemar Stenmark faltered with 1 46 51.
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Belgium
Argentina
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Innsbruck
Galina Kulakova
International Olympic Committee
Nina Baldicheva
Philip Mahre
White Pass
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Ernst Good
Heini Hemmi
Switzerland
Cattlemen to Gather for Regional Meetings in Feb
AP reports a series of cattlemen's meetings in southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska with Carnation genetics beef specialist Carl Sanford of Tulare Calif as the main speaker He will discuss continental beef breeds and their use in American beef herds The meetings are Feb 16 Wheatland Feb 17 Cheyenne Feb 18 Torrington and Feb 19 Scottsbluff.
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Carnation Genetics Beef
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Tulare
Calif
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