Oldsters See Work Of Age Learn Youth Has Not Gone
In Tel Aviv researchers report on the Golden Age congress in Givat Hastoshah under Malben. Delegates from 22 countries, 5000 residents in 16 homes, exchange views on extended cultural activity. The Malben program targets ages 85 and up, with many residents in their seventies, and an exhibit of elderly work including silver embroidery and traditional Yemenite dress.
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Valentine Portrait Tips as Families Embrace Home Photos
The piece urges timely portraits for Valentine gifts and notes older photographers and Yemen eight women keeping crafts alive. It covers prep for subjects and photographers including wardrobe, lighting, background, and posing, plus tips to capture natural expressions. The article also mentions a shift to universal Kodacolor film and a short crime note from Texas.
Skid Chains vs Devices For Traction In Ice and Snow
University of Wisconsin research after a decade of testing concludes ordinary chains remain essential for traction. Reinforced chains boost regular tire driving efficiency up to 408 percent on ice and 213 percent on hard snow, with braking gains of 163 and 70 percent respectively. Winter tread tires improve driving and braking by significant margins in snow and ice.
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U S Marriages Hit 1 592 000 In 1955 Says Metro Life
Metro Life statisticians report 1 592 000 marriages in 1955 a 3 percent rise from 1954 and below 1953 level. They foresee little near term change through 1956 with a larger rise expected after the early 1960s as war babies reach marriage age. Geographic divisions show small gains with Pacific and Mountain regions posting the largest increases.
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Marriage trends in major cities from 1954 to 1985
The data show New York marriages fell from 60 000 in 1954 to about 68 500 in 1985 while Chicago and Philadelphia barely changed. Los Angeles and Detroit rose by roughly 6 percent, and other large cities varied narrowly.
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Credit Cheaper Than Cold Cash Tale From Wistown
Local raconteur Perry Bailey recalls a 1890 tale from Charles Griffith the wagon maker. A notorious deadbeat demanded a wheel repair and was told cash would cost 2.75 while charging would be 2.50. Griffith explained charging would add bad debts to his books, hence the discount for credit.
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