Trusts Cut Taxes and Protect Heirs in Estate Plans
A Detroit Bank and Trust expert outlines how family and marital trusts reduce federal death taxes and preserve assets for children. Living and mutual trusts can avoid probate, speed settlements, and keep control with spouses or banks. The piece notes cases, costs, and warns even the rich may mishandle wealth strategies.
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Erry Usin
Joe
Uncle Joe
Detroit Bank and Trust
Theodoroff
Bny
Howard Hughes
At Wit’s End About Research Rats and Surviving Mice
A humorous dialogue questions the impact of experiments on rats and mice. It cites Red Dye No 2 ban by the FDA and riffs on how lab animals appear unaffected while humans face risks. A pet mouse dies after a family car ride, prompting debate on cruel research.
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Edith Bunker
Food and Drug Administration
Mayva
Mayyva
Dear Mother Earth by Lynn and Joel Rapp
In a letter to Dear Mother Earth readers, the authors defend their column from a reader upset by a plant humidity bath suggestion. They estimate water use at about 360 gallons per year and gas cost around 15 cents annually, urging readers to spend about 1.50 per month to nourish plants without guilt.
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Lynn
Joel Rapp
MM. of
Santa Ana
Mother
Southern California Gas Co
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Department of Water and Power
Home decor lesson from a flawed remodel venture
In a long personal column the author recounts redecorating her bedroom, detailing delays with wallpaper, a miscalculated delivery, and hanging issues. She warns readers to verify stock, check contractors, and withhold payment for subpar work, urging complaints to licensing boards and emphasizing value for money.
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Board
Board of Licensing
Hensleys Honored on Golden Anniversary at Lakewood Village
Mr and Mrs Ralph B Hensley of Long Beach celebrate 50 years of marriage with a Sunday reception at Lakewood Village 9 Community Church. They wed May 25 1826 in Spokane Washington and have lived in the area 35 years. They have two daughters, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He retired from the US Navy in 1951 and from the Long Beach Unified School District in 1966. Both are active in Fleet Reserve and church groups.
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Lakewood Village 9 Community Church
Ralph B. Hensley
Long Beach
Spokane
Wash
Wil
Liam P. Silliker
Merritt Island
Fla
Marion L. Lach
Tonawanda
N.Y
Hensley
US Navy
Long Beach Unified
Fleet Reserve Branch
Elis Lodge
Lakewood Village Community Church
Fleet Reserve Auxiliary
Zap film by youth group wins critics praise
The Lighting Factory, a Long Beach youth collective with minimal funds and a makeshift camera, created a 10 minute science fiction fantasy titled Zap. The film won first place in KCET USC School of Cinema contest, earning new gear and a trip to New York for national judging. Local airings are planned on Channel 28 and two area art theaters.
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Long Beach
Ramona Park
KCET
USC School of Cinema
Lichtning Factory
Mike Sherlock
USC
School of Cinema
New York
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