Oil speeds sewing blue jeans seams
Dear Heloise advises applying sewing machine oil to the needle to ease sewing through double seams on blue jeans, noting oil reapplication is often needed as it rubs off quickly. The tip promises fewer broken needles and safer mending overall.
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Young wife promotes ERA in Ann Landers column
Letters highlight support for the Equal Rights Amendment and a 16 year old’s warning about a brother. A brother’s death prompts a reflective plea to value siblings while a reader shares a rib theme about equality and protection in marriage.
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Hokulea voyage tests unity and culture clashes
The Hokulea voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti on a 60-foot double hull canoe revealed tensions within the Polynesian Voyaging Society and revealed Hawaiian ethnics views of cultural intrusion. The National Geographic PBS special chronicles the journey from idea to voyage under original conditions.
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Ron Howard Sees Fonz Fame From Grounded View
Hollywood star Ron Howard discusses his rise from child actor to seasoned performer alongside The Fonz Henry Winkler. He credits family values and early breaks for his steady career path and avoids the trap of becoming a spoiled child star. He recalls working with Fonda Griffith and Wayne, and notes his Golden Globe nomination for The Shootist.
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