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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1976
Page
6
The Planed Parenthood Federation of America research arm reports a small decline in teen births in 1974 to 29.8 per 1000 girls aged 14 to 17, down from 39.6 in 1973 though 1968 was 27.2. The study notes high rates of sexual activity, unintended pregnancies, and limited contraception education.
The piece discusses buying pre 1914 homes as a trend and warns of hidden costs. It advises budgeting time and money, getting a professional inspection, and using a 73 item Old House Journal checklist to identify fixable versus serious defects.
John D. McClain notes a buyer’s market for Citizens Band radios as dealers cut prices and offer free accessories amid distributor bankruptcies. Industry spokesmen predict a rebound after the FCC expands CB spectrum from 23 to 40 channels by year’s start, ending the current slump.
Industry officials describe upheaval as 40 channel CB sets join the market on January 1. The FCC bans add ons to 23 channel sets but allows remanufacture to 40 channels, potentially creating shortages while extending use of emergency 9 and traveler 19 on older sets.
Hartford consumers are urged to buy home smoke detectors for Christmas gifts or personal use. Trudy Daly of the Hartford Insurance Group notes two types photoelectric and ionization, wired or battery powered, with placement guidance for minimal protection and multi level homes, plus endorsements from Underwriters Laboratory or Factory Mutual.
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