Sleepwear labeling rules expand flammability standards
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission issues new labeling display and recordkeeping rules for children's sleepwear sizes 7 to 14 effective May 1. Rules require flame resistant labeling, permanent care instructions, production unit IDs, and separate displays for compliant items. Catalog ads may soon indicate flame resistance. A toll free hotline offers fact sheets on the standards.
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Galveston Clinic Employs UHCL Student in Summer Program
The Galveston County Health Unit uses Roger Bunker of Texas City an Environmental Management student at the University of Houston at Clear Lake. His work is part of a college summer experience program. Amoco Oil in Texas City reports a new daily crude oil processing record of 3.5 million barrels above 1974 figures and May input at 352 300 barrels the highest ever. They reiterate that gasoline conservation by consumers remains critical.
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Ye Olde Hobby Shoppe marks eighth year of craft business
Pat Wilson owner of Ye Olde Hobby Shoppe in Hitchcock celebrates eight years in the hobby craft trade this month. The store at 8109 Hwy 5 features staff Ione Harbour Janet Weston and part time Betty Swartz with a focus on decorative painting oil rubout crafts and free workshops. The shop hosts a September Christmas Party for students and displays seasonal items from September through the holidays. Plans include macrame classes and ongoing gift item displays inviting community involvement.
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Houston
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Federal urged to end decorative gas lamp use
The Federal Energy Administration urges voluntary removal of energy wasting decorative gas lamps. Dallas official Delbert M. Fowler cites each lamp uses 18,000 cubic feet of gas yearly and compares it to 60 watt bulbs requiring far less fuel. Replacing lamps could save 32,000 barrels of oil daily and heat 600,000 homes for a year.
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Delbert M. Fowler
Dallas
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