Do it yourself floor tile installing advice column
A reader asks how to remove aging linoleum cheaply. The House Doctor recommends applying self sticking floor tiles over the old linoleum, detailing centerlines, chalk guides, border cuts, and proper placement while noting the need for a smooth, hole free surface. Additional tips cover picture hangers, rust protection paint, and pest and floor cleaning queries with concise, practical guidance.
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CV Railroad reports stronger finances after a year of gains
CV Central Vermont Railway Inc. returned to profit in 1974 turning a 1973 deficit into $1.48 million due to higher freight traffic and rates plus increased box car rentals. Revenue rose 19 percent to $11.16 million while carloads grew 6 percent. The carrier invested over $3 million in capital improvements including 100 new 50 foot box cars. Amtrak on time performance surpassed 90 percent as CV linked to CN network.TRACS system upgrades improved real time car movement data for customers. Executive changes shifted key control back to St Albans with Donald Wooden as executive VP and J J Burns Jr. as controller-treasurer.
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ST. Albans
Central Vermont Railway Inc
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Quebec
Canadian National Lines
Canada
New England
Middle Atlantic
Donald G. Wooden
Berwick Forge and Fabricating
Berwick
Voyage of the Fenghuang marks Chinese shipping ascent
The Fenghuang maiden voyage from Shanghai to Europe underscores rapid growth in China’s ocean shipping. Despite early defects and oil-type challenges, the 10,000-ton freighter proved sound after eight months, aiding a fleet expansion from 0.7 to 2.5 million deadweight tons since 1961.
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Charles R. Smith
UPI
Hong Kong
China
Shanghai
Peking Radio
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
People’s Republic of China
Macao
Tientsin
Talien
Canton
Understanding guaranteed renewable and non cancellable health policies
Montpelier advises consumers to check policies for guaranteed renewable or non cancellable terms to guard against arbitrary cancellation. These policies reduce or prevent premium increases and ensure continued coverage, unlike cancellable plans that end when premiums are due or serious illness is found. Switching should precede dropping old coverage to avoid gaps and waiting periods for preexisting conditions.
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Montpelier
Vermont corporations face March 17 tax filing deadline
Burlington based corporate filers with year end December 31 must submit 1974 federal income tax returns by March 17. An extension is possible via Form 7004 and deposits of at least 50 percent of the balance due must be made in an approved bank or Federal Reserve Bank with Form 503.
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Burlington
Vermont
Federal Reserve Bank
Carolyn K. Buttolph
IRS
Vermont WIC program to end under Ford budget plan
Vermont faces termination of its statewide WIC program on June 30 under recent Ford administration budget proposals. The program aids over 16,000 pregnant and nursing women and children under four with free milk infant formula eggs cheese juice and cereal as preventive care. The $3.8 million budget and extension legislation move through Congress with Sen. Patrick Leahy involved.
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Vermont
Congress
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Patrick Leahy
Londonderry
Anthony Robbins
George DD. Aiken
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VAC
Rutland Area
Mark Borver
Morse & Butler
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St. Bennington, Vt
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Treasury
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New York State Museum
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Monument Plaza
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A.J. Foyt Specials
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