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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1975
Page
8
The good side should face up when cutting laminate except with portable circular saws where the good side goes down. Backing is unnecessary when the laminate base is securely bonded to a table or counter. Dust control is advised for varnish more than lacquer due to slower drying, and inspect lacquer after the first coat with light sanding if dust is present.
The article highlights affordable adult games that double as decorative items and home health aids. It notes geometric and geodesic shapes like cubes and tri-tac-toe, plus old favorites reimagined, with Brooklyn entrepreneur Bob Reiss noting growing demand and hobbyists turning to game invention in attics.
The article describes atmospheric gaming devices and plastic orb mazes as popular, along with decorative games using contoured wood pieces and steel balls. It notes Backgammon’s rise in middle America, trendier home fashion items, and a range of home appliances from grain grinders to yogurt makers and bread machines. The piece mentions a diet computer, peanut butter maker, and small seal freezer bags as sought after gifts, especially for the elderly.
A Federal Home Loan Bank Board survey finds median new house prices in the NYC area at 54,600 vs 52,300 for existing homes, with nationwide averages around 39,000 for new homes and 13,400 in 1955. The report notes varied pricing by city and rising unaffordability, with three bedroom homes remaining the dominant sellers and the affordability gap widening annually.
Tom Cannarato, a perfumery nose for Merle Norman laboratories in Los Angeles, explains why women may switch fragrances or build a fragrance wardrobe. He outlines fragrance potency, proper application areas, and tips to avoid scent conflicts with other grooming products.
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