Dellars and Decisions Does unit pricing work
Faith Prior AVM Extension Family Economist explains how unit pricing helps shoppers compare costs across sizes and brands. With orange labels showing price per unit, consumers can save by choosing larger sizes when value and needs allow, while noting some stores may not display labels and urging compliance with state Weights and Measures rules.
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Burlington
State Department of Weights and Measures
Clorox
Montpelier
Grow an avocado in your window
Burlington and London brief notes advise indoor winter gardening. Dr. Norman Pellett recommends avocado seed germination in water with toothpicks, bright light and cool temperatures, plus general tips on stem cuttings and leaf propagation for geranium, coleus, and African violet.
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Burlington
Norman Pellett
University of Vermont
Peileth
Tax laws in land sales explained in Vermont Farm and Home Science
Dr Verle R B Houghaboom, University of Vermont Extension economist, urges buyers and sellers to plan taxes before selling property. The fall issue details sale types and economical tax paths, stressing timely choice. It notes other features on flammable fabrics regulation and consumer safety, plus how to subscribe for free.
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Burlington
Verle
Houghaboom
Extension Sconomist
University of Vermont
Vermont Farm and Home Science
UVM Extension Service and Experiment Station
Kay Strassburg
Congress
Charles C. Myers
David M. Wilson
Bud Elberton
Richard H. Jagels
Morrill Hall
Bonnie Brae
Phillips 46
Navy ship proposes with signal flags in port
The guided missile destroyer John S. McCain returned from Vietnam with Ensign Doug Smartt in charge of the signal flags. On shore Carole Rozzi of Fort Meade and Smartt’s Knoxville, Tennessee, escort watched as the ship displayed an extra yardarm flag signaling “Carole, marry me.” Rozzi answered with the “Charlie” flag, and the couple waved.
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San Diego
Calif
UPT
John S. McCain
Doug Smartt
Vietnam
Navy
Smartt
Carole Rozzi
Fort Meade
Knoxville
Jalér
Miss. Razzi
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London
UPI
Charlie Silcock
Margaret
Calvert Extra
Calvert Dist. CO
Louiswele, RY
Fishman’s
EL Cookware
Blue Willow Ironstone Sea
Main Street
Bennington
Seiko
Bradford Village
Sydney
Virginia
Oliver Bradford
Vermont
William F. Hill
Hardwick
Amorth
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