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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1980

Page

5

One Generation's No No Is Another's Salvation

Erma Bombeck reflects on the pacifier as a life saving infant aid rather than a maternal crutch. She recalls family anecdotes about its ubiquity and resilience and argues the pacifier deserves respect for its role in soothing babies and enabling mothers to sleep.

Randall’s Mother Abby Maine

Barber Says No Snow Job Reagan Hair Dye Question

Abigail Van Buren compiles readers notes about Ronald Reagan not dyeing his hair and a barber confirming the claim. The column also features letters from readers in Georgia Maine and Tennessee about personal frustrations and advice on handling unpaid professional bills.

Reagan Abby Ronald Reagan White House

In A Well Stocked Toolbox Put The Hammer Down

A well stocked toolbox helps homeowners and handymen save time and money. The piece outlines essential basics from hammers to screwdrivers pliers wrenches and files and emphasizes choosing comfortable durable tools suited for a first starter kit.

Selecting Tools for a First Toolbox

Hal Pridgen shows essential beginner tools at Laurel Pridgen Hardware. Choose a purpose knife with replaceable blades, a versatile hacksaw, a handsaw, and a level with replaceable viles and easy to read bubble. Include a six foot folding rule or a 10 to 12 foot retractable steel rule with coated markings and a position lock.

Safe tool use and common sense guide handyman work

The article warns against misusing tools and outlines safe practices for hammers pliers wrenches and screwdrivers. It stresses using each tool for its intended purpose wearing safety goggles and choosing proper protective gear to prevent injuries.

Hand Tool Institute

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Erma By Erma Bombeck Abigail van Buren Georgia Tennessee By Larry Wood Aiken Aiken County Hal Pridgen Laurel-Pridgen Hardware Ginny Southworth
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