Catalog boom lures Christmas shoppers with glossy books
Retailers revamp Yuletide catalogs using magazine style to attract shoppers. Production costs rise 15 percent as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Sakowitz and Bloomingdale’s expand pages, raise runs, and push toll-free orders. Direct mail tests, with Met Museum reliance, signal a major shift to mail order for sales growth.
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Hoz Liston
New York
UPI
Neiman- Marcus
Dallas
Sakowitz
Houston
Bloomingdale's
Broadway
Los Angeles
Neiman-Marcus
Bergdorf-Goodman
Bergdorf
Joyce Brothers
Burt Reynolds
Julia Child
Direct Mail Marketing Association
Richard Dematteis
DMMA
Unked Prove International People Eat Pythons More
A provocative claim argues that humans in some regions consume pythons more frequently than pythons harm people, challenging common perceptions of predator risk and dietary practices across cultures. The assertion highlights cultural variation in cuisine and wildlife interactions, inviting further study and verification.
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International
The Lighter Side Currency Anemia
Washington humor column notes the $2 bill issued in 1976 failed to gain popularity. It cites printing costs versus usage, jokes about promotions with grocery stores, and suggested PR stunts to boost appeal. Examples include contests, celebrity endorsements, and superstition involving Reggie Jackson.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Whaing
Reggie Jackson
New York Yankees
State Department
Keep guests sober by avoiding bubbly Christmas punches
According to the December 13 Family Circle, substituting fruit juices for carbonated soda in spiked punches at parties helps guests stay sober longer. The magazine notes carbonation speeds alcohol absorption, so skipping bubbles slows intoxication.
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Dairy Queen
33Rd Ave
Columbus
Pawnee Park
Cross Creek
THE
Arch
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vida / Rev
Disneyland Records
Charlie Brown
Sesame Street Records
Sesame Street
Pete's Dragon and the Hobbit
Wonder Woman
Pater Pan Records
All New
Mickey Mouse Club
Peter Pan Records
U.S. 30 Center
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