Consumers adjust eating habits amid rising food costs
The USDA national survey shows shoppers become more economy minded, read ads for specials, and prepare more meals from scratch to trim budgets. Higher fuel costs push closer to home shopping and changes in purchased foods mainly affect beef, pork, dairy, and snacks.
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AARP Delegation Seeks Texas Homestead Tax Exemption
At the February 10 council meeting a local AARP delegation outlined the Texas Homestead Exemption Act of 1973 allowing tax relief for homeowners 65 and older. The council signaled approval but the exemption would not take effect until 1978.
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Round Square dance conclave in Tyler
The 16th annual Conclave of the Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers will be held in Tyler with a Pre-Conclave Dance March 4 at 8 p.m. at Rose Garden Center. Delegates meet March 5 at Red Carpet Inn, teen workshop, banquet at Sheraton Inn, and a Conclave Dance at Harvey Hall led by state callers. Tickets and full details are available from J. B. Washburn and Howard Kelley. registration is $13 per person.
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Cancer and aging topics span DES risks to AARP efforts
The text covers medical guidance on DES related cancer risk and the ACS grant policies, plus a Q and A on smoking health findings. It also details AARP’s 1977 Texas activities, memberships, programs like Tax Aid and defensive driving, legislative aims, and local outreach by Irby Robinson and Calvin Brannen.
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UT alumni teach spring courses at University of Texas
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