House Doctor: Patching up wall cracks
Reader asks how to fix a 4 foot plasterboard crack likely at panel joints. The House Doctor prescribes drywall cement and tape, removing old tape, patching, feathering, sanding, and touch ups. Also notes mildew, concrete paint aging, appliance repair, water bed odor, and furniture polishing advice.
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Mt Anthony Union student honored as Betty Crocker leader
Carole K. Minke of Mt Anthony Union High School was named 1976 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow after scoring high on a national written knowledge and attitude exam. She will receive a certificate from General Mills and becomes eligible for state and national honors.
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Carole K. Minke
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Betty Crocker
General Mills
Sleeman Bros Confectionary at 716 Main St in 1920s
A reminiscence recalls Sleeman Bros who ran a confectionary ice cream and novelty shop in the 1920s at 716 Main Street, the building now occupied by Vermont Steak House.
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Sleeman Bros
Main St
Vermont Steak House
Insurance push for airbag gains broad backing
A coalition of insurance companies led by Allstate backs the airbag as essential for smaller cars, arguing seat belts alone fall short. Ralph Nader and industry figures say widespread airbag use could save thousands of lives and reduce injuries, with estimates of $5.6 billion in national savings and potential premium drops.
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Leroy Pope
New York
UPI
Sears Roebuck
Allstate Insurance Group
State Farm Mutual
Ralph Nader
Joe S. Howell
Allstate
Donald W. Seagrave
American Mutual Insurance Alliance
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Detroit
Seagrave
United States
New FTC rules require storefront warranty displays
The Federal Trade Commission will require stores within two years to make warranties readable before purchase. Options include displaying the warranty text, binders, a warranty package display, or signs in stores. The rules extend to catalogs and door to door sales, with disclosure of how to obtain full warranty text and contact details for more information.
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Virginia Knauer
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Office of Public Information
Washington, D.C
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