Sitter May Be Covered By New Minimum Wage Rules
Extension Adviser Marilyn S. Hungerford explains the January 1 1978 minimum wage rise to 2.65 per hour and how it applies to babysitters and domestic workers. The rule covers time spent on general household work, overtime, and allowable food and lodging deductions with recordkeeping required for higher values. Employers and employees may contact the Marion Ohio Department of Labor office for details.
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Aluminum wiring shortcomings spark debate in region
Local electricians and suppliers debate aluminum conductors in homes and mobile units. Experts warn aluminum is brittle, forms high resistance at terminals, and can trigger fires if poorly installed. Copper remains preferred. some firms avoid indoor use while codes permit it with safety measures.
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Gualdoni Electric Co
Soft lenses gain popularity as contact lens sales grow
Vanity and convenience drive Americans toward contact lenses with soft lenses accounting for 42 percent of prescriptions in 1976. Hard lenses, made of acrylic, stay in place and last longer, while soft lenses offer comfort but may not suit astigmatism and require careful care and a solution kit. Initial costs range from 150 to 350 dollars, with hard lenses lasting 10 years or more and soft lenses needing yearly replacement.
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American Optometric Association
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