Carter Promises Unfulfilled Amid Economic Struggles
Washington notes that President Carter faces a gap between campaign vows and achievable action. Congress and economic limits hinder plans to balance the budget and restore full employment, leaving promises largely unmet.
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Tax questions mix with home sale rules and lacquer advice
A reader asks about excluding up to a $100000 profit on a home sale by someone 55 or older and whether it can be reused after a later sale. The response: once the exclusion is used, it is exhausted. A neighbor asks about black lacquer use and thinner. guidance: treat it like clear lacquer, thinner is denatured alcohol, and apply proper technique. The letter also touches on presidential promises and energy/ economy themes from the Carter era.
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Carter
Richard M. Nixon
United States
Personal Style Advice from OSU Specialist
Stillwater Oklahoma AP reports Marjorie Baker extension clothing specialist at Oklahoma State University urges readers to study their wardrobe to discover what they like and dislike about clothes. She says insights guide future shopping and helps emphasize or hide features based on figure type and coloring.
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Marjorie Baker
Oklahoma State University
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