Paper towels face tough test in Consumer Reports study
Consumer Reports tested 30 towels to gauge absorbency and wet strength noting regional store brands and national names vary. Two-ply towels generally outperform one-ply and three-ply beats two, with stronger and more absorbent products costing more. The piece warns high prices may not always pay off for small spill cleanup and hand drying.
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Consumers Union
Consumer
Rosie
Viva
Job Squad
Scott Paper Co
Post Holiday Bargains and Seasonal Price Shifts
Thelma J. Malone predicts prices on many consumer goods will rise from now through month end as retailers curb last minute buying. She notes December bargains in cranberries sweet potatoes apples oranges exotic fruits avocados and vegetables like brussels sprouts cauliflower celery eggplant and squash.
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Thelma J. Malone
Williamson County Home Economics Extension
Miss Malone
Winter Driving Safety Tips From AAA Expert
Bonnie Marx notes winter driving dangers and offers tips from Mike Right of AAA Missouri. Slow motion steering and braking, tire choice, and chains can cut stop times. two to four second following distances aid reaction. Carry emergency gear including jumper cables, blanket, flashlight, and candle for heat and signal.
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Bonnie Marx
Mike Right
American Automobile Association of Missouri
St. Louis
Right
Illinois
Squeeze Me Bears recalled for sharp wire and choking risk
The Squeeze Me Bear stuffed toy is being recalled nationwide after CPSC tests found a hazardous sharp wire in the stuffing and safety concerns from noses that detach. About 53,000 units since 1979 sold for $7 to $8. product codes 291 or 298. No injuries reported. Return for full refund.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Should We Or Shouldn’t We in Cincinnati
Dear Ann Landers advises a couple to decide on another baby jointly with doctors. The wife, 43, has diabetes managed with insulin and faces emotional strain from added diapers and night feeds. The letter notes their son in college and a growing family dynamic.
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Ann Landers
Cincinnati
Cincin
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