Births decline 8.6 percent from 1971 nationwide
Metropolitan Life study based on health department data shows U S births 8.6 percent below 1971 in first half of this year. States vary with New York down over 10 percent and California about 9.1 percent, while first births remain near record levels.
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New York
N.Y
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life
Mountain States
West South Central
Middle Atlantic
Pacific States
New York State
New York City
Washington
Connecticut
California
Berkeley Bicentennial Parade planned for Martinsburg Oct 14
Berkeley County West Virginia prepares a Bicentennial Parade in Martinsburg on October 14 under a dedicated committee. Highlights include the 1776 ers drum and fife corps and Abraham Lincoln lookalike Joseph Leisch Jr. Guests will ride in authentic Civil War attire. Major floats exceed 60 feet with entrants from Martinsburg Hagerstown Harrisonburg and state groups. About 40 floats are entered with 20 professionally built. Entrees from Berkeley County industries expected. rules require children under 10 not to march. those under 10 may ride floats. Parade Committee Box 1185 Martinsburg WV 25401.
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Berkeley County
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Bicentennial Association, Inc
1776’Ers
United States Army
Joseph Leisch, Jr
Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln
Leisch
Lincoln
Robert Vaughn
Hagerstown
Maryland
Harrisonburg
Ant Species Count and Global Ant Abundance
The text notes that there are over 6,000 ant species and claims ants outnumber all other land animals combined. It presents a broad ecological statement about ant diversity and population dominance on land.
Eight foot tomato surprise in Martinsburg field
George Windle of Martinsburg Pike reports a tomato plant towering above his daughter Mrs. James R. Markle and granddaughter Kimberly D. Markle. He attributes the growth to simple care using sod, cow manure, and mulch with no hoeing.
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George Windle
Martinsburg Pike
James R. Markle
Kimberly D. Markle
David B. Grim
Robinson joins in bill for court impact statements
Rep J Kenneth Robinson backs a Burger inspired bill to estimate litigation from new federal laws. The plan, using Administrative Office data, would aid Judiciary Committees in judging needs for judges and staff before enactment.
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Washington
J. Kenneth Robinson
Burger
State of the Judiciary
Congressional
Japan Sees High Sales Potential for Ice Cream Equipment
The Bureau of International Commerce notes strong demand in Japan for plate type heat exchangers and ice cream freezers due to a national taste for ice cream, signaling promising market opportunities for exporters.
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Japan
Bureau of International Commerce
Carry-over rule may count Oct Dec bills toward deductible
Medicare rules allow doctor bills in October November and December to count toward the $50 annual deductible for 1972 and 1973 under the carry-over provision. Mrs Hazel Crump ton Winchester district manager urges sending last quarter bills with a Medicare payment form to Travelers Insurance Co. for credit toward both year deductibles.
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Medicare
Hazel F. Crumpton
Social Security
Winchester
Travelers Insurance Co
P.O
Richmond
Virginia
AARP Meeting With Capt Hoffman At Winchester Chapter
Captain Luther Hoffman of the Salvation Army will speak at the Winchester Chapter No 114 AARP monthly meeting Tuesday at 2 pm in the War Memorial Building. Rev William Obaugh will lead the devotional. John Nevin presides as committee reports are presented. The group considers the December 15 Christmas Party.
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Luther Hoffman
Salvation Army
Winchester
American Association of Retired Persons
War Memorial Building
Hoffman
William Obaugh
John Nevin
Shoes Measured in Barleycorns Explain Ancient Unit
Barleycorns are an old English length unit used to size shoes. One barleycorn equals about one third of an inch, linking footwear measurement to traditional customary measures.
Water Program Gets EPA Approval for Potomac Basin Plan
EPA regional administrator Edward W. Furia announced approval of the Potomac River Basin Commission Water Pollution Control Program Plan in Philadelphia. He stated the commission is eligible for federal funds and hopes funding could exceed 80 000 dollars to aid program implementation and environmental improvement in the Conservancy District.
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Philadelphia
Potomac River Basin Commission
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Edward W. Furia
Middle Atlantic
Furia
Conservancy District
New Highs Mark Highway Toll in Year's 1st Half
New highs in traffic deaths injuries and economic loss were recorded by American motorists in the first half of 1972 according to the Insurance Information Institute. Deaths rose 5 percent injuries 5 percent and accidents 4.6 percent compared with the first half of 1971.
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New York
America
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
National Safety Council
Fremont Street Nursery Leads UF Professional Division Drive
The Fremont Street Nursery board members, led by Mrs. Stephen M. Rosenberger, accept leadership of the United Fund Campaign for 1972 73. Forty two women contact professionals to raise 20000 dollars by Oct 31, with last year’s pledges totaling 17843 or 116 percent of goal. The nursery is one of 10 United Fund agencies in Winchester Frederick County, relying on donations beyond tuition and local government support.
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Fremont Street
United Fund
United Fund Board
Stephen M. Rosenberger
Winchester-Frederick County
Board of Directors
Stewart Bell, Jr
Iona Robinson
Rosenberger
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Berkeley
W.va
Robinson
Bill
Social Security Administration
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
S. Cameron St
Aarp
Capt. Hoffman
Insitute Said
The
Fremont St. Nursery
UF Agency
Winchester Evening Star
North Kent St
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