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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1973
Page
7
Reader asks if fall remains best for exterior painting. Answer notes shift from oil to latex paints, fall still preferred for oil, explains prep steps like caulking, scraping, mildew removal, and priming. Gives brush techniques and cautions on brush quality plus advice on spray cleaning and brass lacquer options.
The piece traces how the cash register evolved from 19th century inventor James Ritty’s “thief catcher” to modern electronic terminals. It notes widespread still vigorous use, the shift to integrated computer systems, and early adoption limits in supermarkets while highlighting coded price tags, electronic beeps, and failed ideas like a chirping sale bird.
Washington DC advises regular dusting with a grain following cloth and light furniture polish. If washing, use manufacturer guidance. oil finishes should not be washed. Wax buildup dulls the grain. repolishing wax layers fails. remove wax with a sudsy detergent and warm water solution.
A Nevada court awarded a paralyzed and blinded rigger $3.5 million after an eyebolt broke and a 1,100 pound cabinet fell. An Illinois housewife received $930,000 against a drain solvent maker. Across the nation, $100,000 plus verdicts multiply in product liability lawsuits costing industry hundreds of millions yearly. Professor Richard M. Jacobs notes two hundred thousand suits tried this year with six hundred thousand settled out of court, as seller beware doctrine expands liability and the Consumer Product Safety Commission raises risk expectations.
Boston sponsors report an excellent start for the first New England Construction and Building Show led by president Edward M. Flanagan. John Deere of Baltimore purchased 2,400 sq ft, signaling strong demand. Initial 120,000 sq ft space may expand by 50,000 more. The venue is Commonwealth Pier Exhibition Hall with 170,000 sq ft, opened January, and parking for 3,500.
Frank J. Sparks Jr executive director of the New England Mobile Home Association announced a board of governors meeting in Williamstown on September 27. Edward Turgeon of Pine Lodge Park in Williamstown will host the gathering of association representatives.
Central Vermont Public Service Corp. weekly output to Aug 24 reached 30,030,200 kWh, up 3.07 percent from last year across six New England states. E J Roberts III of Gateway Equipment Co. will preside as association president. Sparks to propose bylaws and a dues revision. Agenda includes 1973 clambake review and 1974 plans, plus consumer protection legislation briefs from NH, RI and MA. Show committee to report on Boston and Rhode Island shows set for early 1974.
Nonagricultural employment in New England rose to a record 4,734,500 in June, up 63,300 from May and 96,600 from June 1972. Manufacturing added 25,500 with gains across durable and nondurable goods, while nonmanufacturing increased 37,800 led by 14,800 in contract construction. Government declined overall as federal bases began phase outs, with state and local cuts tied to school closings. Since June 1972, total NE employment up 96,600 with manufacturing up 44,700 and nonmanufacturing 51,900.
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