Firewood Shortage Hits Third World Nations Worldwide
The World Forestry Congress warns a growing demand for firewood outpaces supply, especially in developing states. FAO figures show 1.5 billion rely on wood for cooking and heating, with shortages worsening and some regions turning to reduced cooking or dung fuel, risking soil erosion and lower crop yields.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
World Forestry Congress
FAO
Nepal
Haiti
Africa
Asia
Saouma
Tanzania
East
J.E
Mike’’ Arnold
Far East
China
Latin America
Near East
South Korea
India
Be Wary of Cruise Bargains and Hidden Costs
Americans eyeing warmer cruises should beware bargains that seem too good. Experts note over a million sailed last year with costs of 85 to 125 dollars per person daily plus tips and possible port taxes. Verify ship, cabin, and check plans with an agent who has real sailing experience.
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Associated Press
William Armstrong
Cruise Lines International Association
Armstrong
S.S. America
Venture Cruise Lines Ltd
Cruise Lines Association
Star and Save Money Coupons Ad Push
Promotion urges readers to use today's coupons in the Star to save money. Advert explains you get a lot for only 10 when buying the Star and invites readers to read the ads inside.
Six Year Old Welder Delivers Tools and Lessons in Hendricks
In Hendricks Minnesota six year old Donny Kanz works at Bob's Repair under his father’s supervision. He forges hammers, drums, and a teepee from metal earning 50 cents each. Donny aims to be a welder someday and already operates a busy shop after school and dinner.
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Hendricks, Minn
Santa
Bob
Hendricks
Donny Kanz
Bob Kanz
Donny
Arlene Kanz
Kanz
Tammy
Rough-and-Tumble Politics in India
Indira Gandhi campaigns in Chikmagalur district for the Nov 5 by election. She defends her emergency rule and portrays Desai as outsourcing to multinational interests. Veerendra Patil questions her outsider status as she tours coffee and tea plantations with translations into Kanada.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Chikmagalur
Here
Gandhi
Morarji Desai
Janata Party
Janatas
Congress Party
Desai
Karnataka
Veerendra Patil
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Edward Saouma
U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization
Gromyko
Arafat
Moscow
Andrei A. Gromyko
Yasser Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Kremlin
Tass
Middle East
Us.s.r
PLO
Chester
Lynchburg
Brent Knoblock
Boazo the Clown
Pet
Chicago
Lucy
Gonzo
Kiwanis Club
Plaza Theatre
Ward Plaza
Bonanza Rib Eye
Discovery
Delco Plaza
Winchester
Tokyo
Anhwei
Hsinhua
Yangtze
Huai
Communist Party
mcDonald's
U.S
Virginia
Arthur Treachers
Arthur
Cole Slaw
Valley Ave
Kiwanis
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Servisoft
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