Report Says Bus Wagons Marginally Safe at Best
A Consumers Union study labels bus wagons marginally safe or inadequate and reveals exemptions from federal safety rules. Ford and Volkswagen dispute the findings as the report notes no headrests, optional shoulder harnesses, and limited seat belts for these multipurpose vehicles.
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University of North Carolina
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Senate fight over crop subsidy ceiling pits Senate against House
Senate consider resolution to accept House approved $20 000 crop subsidy cap as Appropriations Committee keeps $55 000 ceiling. Sen Birch Bayh argues the higher limit still allows large corporate farms to collect subsidies this year for cotton wheat and feed grains.
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Bishop Cannon to Consecrate District Parsonage Sunday
Methodist Bishop William R. Cannon of the Virginia North Carolina conferences will consecrate the new District parsonage at 162 Hawthorne Drive and preach at Braddock Street and First United Methodist Churches. Open house runs 3 to 6 p.m. with a 2 p.m. consecration service.
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Robinson Backs Shift of Coast Guard
Rep. J. Kenneth Robinson introduces a House bill to move the Coast Guard to the Department of Defense. He argues its defense role and wartime alignment justify year round placement with the armed forces. He cites anti submarine and border operations and Cuba awareness as reasons to improve readiness and morale. The piece also explains the origin of the phrase worth his salt.
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