Bicentennial novelties flood market items galore
A rapid roundup of unusual Bicentennial souvenirs from various firms and brands. Highlights include a 1,500-gallon red white and blue septic tank, Disney Bicentennial pins, a Liberty Bell shell carving, a fragrance wristwatch strap, a Patriot’s Pitcher, space themed greeting cards, and stamps from multiple nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Stars & Stripes
Lucky International
N.Y
Independence Hall
Parker
Westerman Mfg
Paul Revere
Lenox
Dear Ann Landers on Gossip and Guidance Collected Letters
A reader defends gossip as a social outlet and explains Ann Landers column serves guidance and humor. The note discusses anonymity, support networks, and the column’s aim to address anger, fear, and everyday troubles while offering resources to readers across cities.
Picture Of Your Tree May Be Valuable
Washington story notes that if a tree on private property is damaged or destroyed it may be valuable for homeowners and insurers. The piece highlights assessment ideas and possible compensation options for tree-related losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Huntington
Long Island
Washington, D. C
Widows Oppose Special Rings Promotion
New York ap widows oppose a campaign to create special rings identifying widows. Beatrice L. Green, president of the Widows Travel Club, says widows resist being singled out as second class. She notes replacement value may be a valid casualty loss on tax returns and urges before and after photos of trees for substantiating claims.
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New York
Beatrice L. Green
The
Widows Travel Club
IRS
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Paul Steiner
Women's News Service
Halvin Co
Delaware
Centennial Prod. Co
Pearl River
Mt. Rushmore
Lewis Buckle
Palatine
Ill
Liberty Metal Prod. Co
Brother & Casino
Dalton Gang
New Zealand
Anzac
Kailua
Hawaii
George Washington
Resplen
EastGift
Burlington
N.J
Cleveland
New York Coliseum
B. G. Slater
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co
Camus
Lafayette
Napoleon
Togo
St. Vincent
Grenada
Antigua
Dominica
Laos
Nixon
Ford
Ike
Liberia
Nicaragua
Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn
Hollywood
Fla
Carter
AP Wireohola
Miss Tank Tops
Blue Bell
N. Main ST
Sat
Aino
ED Kelly's
ED Kelly
Ieee le Eet
Chicago
Ann Landers
Dustin Hoffman
Des. Moines
D.M
P.O
Elgin
Illinois
Sunyau
Morth Main ST
Guilford Optical CO
Mid
Buildinge Tale
Four Registere
Jack Southerland
Aubrey Bowman
Opticians
Hoyt Wilson Garland Pugh
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