Price war escalates in processor sales across the US
The article notes a broad price war as more brands enter stores. Two manufacturers cut prices, one by 5 dollars to 40, another by 40 dollars to around 120. New England chains discount major brands while 12 existing brands expand to 24. New entrants include Sanyo Toastmaster Sunbeam and house brands from Penney Sears Korvette.
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United States
New England
Sanyo
Toastmaster
Sunbeam
Jcpenney Co
Sears Roebuck
E.J. Korvette
Ronson and
Kitchenaid
Consumer tests of four kitchen food processors compared
A panel evaluated Hamilton Beach Mighty Chef Norelco and Welcomse models in a home kitchen. Hamilton Beach grinds five to six cubes of raw beef per cycle with even texture on light loads but vibrates under heavy loads. Mighty Chef slices and dices well though the lid removal timing is quirky. Norelco shows heavy vibration and blade removal issues with dough and carrots while its switch design is awkward. Welcomse performances include frequent jams and heavy vibration with uneven carrot slices and low start-up power. prices cited range from about 55 to 120 dollars with varying UL listing and care guides.
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Sion
Merchants Buying Syndicate
New York City
Hamilton Beach
Welcomse
Computerized fast-suit service reshapes fitting at Bigsby & Bruthers
In Chicago, Bigsby & Bruthers launches a metric based fitting system. Customer enters name birth date and measurements, a 90 second printout yields a ready to wear size in 102 centimeter suits. Alterations are minor and the service promises 30 to 45 minutes total.
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Chicago
Bigsby & Bruthers
Joe Silverberg
Silverberg
Liquor Cabinet Fire Hazard at NSF Office
An internal December 1977 audit found 15 bottles missing and 589 bottles in the NSF director's liquor cabinet, a disorganized fire risk. Afterward the foundation cleaned the area and added a nearby extinguisher as Science Trends notes NSF received 142 gallons of liquor valued at $3,778 from October 1976 to December 1977.
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Washington
UPI
National Science Foundation
NSF
The
Foundation
Science Trends
Science Magazine
U.S. Customs
General Services Administration
GSA
Fluorescent Shop Lighting: Brightness and Payback
Four 40 watt fluorescent bulbs per fixture provide similar brightness to eight 200 watt incandescents, with one fixture equaling two 200 watt bulbs plus a 100 watt bulb. Use two bulbs per ballast to avoid strobing, choose warm white, and expect about 14 dollars yearly savings at 7 cents per kWh, a three year payback.
Get written estimates for car repair advice
Assistant Attorney General Julian Garrett urges consumers to obtain written estimates before repairs. The final bill should align with the estimate and customers may refuse unapproved additional work. Discuss whether charges apply for estimates if no service is performed.
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Julian Garrett
Consumer Protection Division
Garrett
Softening brown sugar and care label meanings
The guide explains how to soften hardened brown sugar by sealing it with a bread slice or sponge for two to three days. It also clarifies that a circle with an X on care tags means do not dry clean, as International Care Labels require an English note. Finally, it advises inspecting canned goods that froze for safety before opening.
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United States
Parrotts celebrate 25th anniversary with open house
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parrott of 117 Florida Ave SW marked 25 years of marriage. An open house was held Sunday at the Ground Round Restaurant with two daughters Sharon Domino of Indianapolis and Judy Jungbluth of Milpitas as hostesses. they have two grandchildren.
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Joseph Parrott
Florida Ave
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