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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1979

Page

10

Peanut Hulls to Test as Alternate Fuel at Army Lab

Scientists at the Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory will test pelletized peanut hulls to see how they burn and whether they can replace or supplement coal in boilers at military sites and small civilian plants. The project came after Georgia firms offered peanut hull pellets to Steve Hathaway in Champaign.

Champaign, Ill Carter Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Georgia Steve Hathaway Champaign Ad Hathaway Rhett Bryson Champaign

Peanut Hull Fuel Could Replace Coal in Power Plants

Lehmberg notes peanut hulls may cost about 25 dollars per ton at the plant to remain competitive with other fuels. If Hathaway's tests support switching, roughly 350000 tons could be available yearly from the peanut industry. Hull location and regional production impact feasibility, with southeast states producing about 7 percent of peanuts and other regions supplying significant shares.

Lehmberg Hathaway Georgia Alabama Florida Virginia North Carolina Texas Oklahoma

Buffalo honors pilot for bringing jet era to town

Western Airlines pilot Lowell Ferguson landed a Boeing 737 on Buffalo Wyoming’s 4500 foot runway by mistake while aiming for Sheridan. The jet service marked Buffalo's first commercial flight as residents celebrate Lowell Ferguson Days. Passengers and locals praised the crew for handling the mistaken landing with good humor and hospitality.

Buffalo Wyo Western Airlines Lowell Ferguson Buffalo International Jim Hicks Oe Bulletin Upere Ferguson Wyoming Sheridan Theo Hirschfeld Hirschfeld Denver Hicks

Youngsters Break Ground as Women Caddies in PGA Event

Patty Kamin and Lori Hawkins, both 15, become the first female caddies in a Major golf field, carrying 40 pound bags for Woody Dame at the 21st PGA tournament in Birmingham. The two high school teens train hard and face a landscape where girl caddies are common in Japan but rare in the United States.

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Presley Bottles Cause Clamor In Southwest

In Grundy Virginia Elvis Presley commemorative bourbon bottles spark a buying rush with state ABC officials noting deliveries to Roanoke Christiansburg Grundy and lines forming at 4 a.m. Local liquor store manager Milton Justice laments the shortage while ABC rounds up extra first editions. No. 2 sold 4200 orders, Grundy placed 213. No. 4 at $212.75 already draws 462 orders from Grundy.

Grundy Elvis Presley Virginia Presley King Alcoholic Beverage Control Charles J. David III ABC Roanoke Christiansburg Milton Justice Justice Davis Elvis McCormick Distilling Co Weston, Mo

Warren 4 H News and Club Meeting Times

Warren 4 H News lists meeting times for several clubs. The 4H Club at Powell's Fort meets at 1 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Performing Arts Club meets at 1 p.m. in August. Raiders 4H Club meets at 5 p.m. at the home of Mrs. [redacted].

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Night Walks Reveal Desert Secrets at Sonora Desert Museum

Martha Ames of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum explains a new night walk program to show desert life after dusk. The program aims to become regular if popular, as moonlit cactus glow and nocturnal creatures emerge. snakes retreat with cooler air and less prey activity.

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Clarke Recreation Schedule Highlights Community Activities

Schedule lists football registration at Clarke Recreation on Saturday August 4, tennis lessons for children on Monday August 9, and summer league basketball with MRC versus League Moose.

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