Goodbyes to the old hot water heater by Erma Bombeck
In a humorous column Bombeck recalls the woes of replacing a hot water heater. The piece notes the unsalable old unit, failed pickup offers, and a domestic push to accept a lofty, tech driven modern life. Also mentions kite flying styles at a Central Park contest sponsored by Union Camp Corp.
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Erma Bombeck
New York City
Central Park
Police Athletic League
Union Camp Corp
Wayne, N.J
Ford offers 60 cent tariff drop if oil decontrol voted
Ford proposes to drop a 60 cent per barrel tariff on refined petroleum imports if Congress approves President Ford's plan to decontrol domestic crude oil prices. The move could save consumers about 1.2 million dollars daily and gains support from states likely to benefit from tariff removal.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Ford
Federal Energy
Frank G. Zarb
Zarb
House Rules Committee
House
Quotes on diplomacy and society from diverse voices
A collection of brief remarks from figures including Senator Hubert Humphrey and Indira Gandhi. The quotes touch on Middle East relations, Italian Communist funding, music and fiddling, bartending ethics, ice cream as a luxury, gun control rhetoric, International Women’s Year, and India's democracy. Named individuals and organizations are cited for context.
Peters Pan Kraft Luncheon Items Noted in Ad
A grocery ad fragment lists Peter Pan and Kraft items with prices and quantities. Mentions Safeway and Kid s Treats and a small 7 lb bag and 6 inch lunch items, with date Aug 8 07 faded in.
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Wits End
Riage
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Rules Committee
Bob Krueger
D-Tex
California
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Maine
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New York
North Carolina
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Middle East
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Dminn
Italian Communist Party
Unita
America
Exxon Oil Corporation
Fannie Chandler
Weiser
Idaho
Harry Kisker
Lawrence University
Appleton
Wis
Laura Feldman
Miami, Fla
Wesley Pomeroy
Berkeley, Calif
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France
India
Indira Gandhi
Sen
Tan Low
SEA Trader
Pillsbury
Hungry Jack
Omet Kos
Ashley
Spic & Span
Paes
Jug
Morrell
KRAFT
Catalina
Cragmont Cola
Flakes
Safeway Kid's
Lucerne
Sardenside
Zoldsrock
Colgate
Ais NT
KOTEX
Safeway
S. Eddy
U.S.D.A
Safeway Stores, Incorporated
Canterbury
Jar
Best Foods
Shady Lane
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