Spare tires may disappear from future cars
Washington reports that as cars shrink for fuel efficiency, spare tires may be dropped to save trunk space and weight. Some autos already use deflated spares with compressed air. future tires may be foam-filled and driveable 50 to 100 miles after punctures, while today many drivers still rely on an extra tire.
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Washington
Mailings by funeral home not regulated
In Lincoln Nebraska direct mailings by funeral homes to unrequested individuals are not grounds for disciplinary action. The Nebraska State Justice Department concluded that such acts are probably solicitation rather than advertising and fall outside regulation exceptions. A brochure boasting state supervision may mislead consumers and could be subject to action.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
State Justice Department
State Health
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home
Health Department
Marilyn Hutchinson
Man-made lightning targets weeds at Nebraska field day
UNL researchers unveil the Electrical Discharge System, a tractor attached device using high voltage to kill broadleaf weeds, grasses, and small vegetation without soil disruption or chemical use. Lightning IV demonstrates in furrow and overhead treatments at Tractor Power and Safety Day near Mead, with safety interlocks and venturing into solar powered crop irrigation as a highlight.
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Lincoln
EDS
University of Nebraska Field Laboratory
Mead
Howard Wittmuss
UNL
Wittmuss
Health gains offset by rising cancer and homicide deaths
Nebraska Medical Association president Dr Arnold W Lempka notes overall health gains in the U S but warns cancer death rates and deaths by self harm and homicide are rising. He cites more chronic illness with an aging population and a jump from 188 million Americans aged 65 or older in 1967 to 223 million in 1975.
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Omaha
UPI
Nebraska Medical Association
Arnold W Lempka
Lempka
Editor's Quote Book Prompt From Roux
The volume presents Joseph Roux's reflection on wisdom and illusion through an editor’s compilation of quotes. It frames experience as a blend of illusion and insight rather than pure wisdom, inviting contemplation of language and meaning.
TV Listings for Sidney Cable TV Schedule
Television schedule excerpts show day parts with programs such as Mayberry RFD Donny and Marie Mike Douglas Grizzly Adams Nova MASH Hee Haw Fernwood 2 Night News Tomorrow and Mystery of the Week. Also notes about channel listings and contact details for Sidney Cable TV.
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