SIUC professor joins major appliance panel
Wayne St John an associate professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has joined the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP a group of consumer experts from education legal engineering and communications that voices consumer views to top appliance manufacturers The eight member panel reviews written complaint summaries discusses them and issues recommendations to manufacturers or consumers St John notes MACAPs limited authority but says it provides direct channels to industry and aims to help consumers through bulletins and extension services
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Bonnie Gamble Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
MACAP
Carbondale
Wayne St. John
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
St. John
American Home Appliance Manufacturers
Whirlpool
General Electric
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
National Retail Merchants Association
Sears
N. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Not Doing In Your Parents A Will Causes Family Feud
Dear Ann Landers advises that delaying a will invites fights over antiques and furnishings. A distressed reader fears future inheritance disputes as relatives eye the dining room set and rugs. The advisor notes most estates trigger disputes when the decedent’s wishes aren’t written and urges timely legal planning.
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Dear Ann Landers
Grandma
Sis
Mom
Dad
McComb
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Which microphone works best for home tape systems
Consumer Union explains omnidirectional mikes pick up sounds from all directions and suit group recordings but may capture reverberation and noise. Unidirectional mikes reduce background noise and help with solo performances or tough locations, and can cut feedback when facing loudspeakers.
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Consumer Union
DEAR
Consumer Reports
Study finds need for consumer education for women 55 plus
Stillwater based AP report quotes Bonnie Braun of Oklahoma State University regarding research from 220 Extension Homemakers and senior centers in Oklahoma counties. It shows older women face rising prices and complex markets, urging consumer education and programs to help manage resources and finances.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma State University
Bonnie Braun
Cooperative Extension Service
University of Missouri-Columbia
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Lincoln
Dr. Braun
Buying a suit quality tips from New York expert
An AP report cites Marvin Blumenfeld of April Marcus Inc noting that suit value lies in quality and durability. Shoppers should use triple mirrors, avoid costly alterations, favor darker tones, and inspect seams collars and lining for neat, flat finishes.
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New York
Marvin A. Blumenfeld
April-Marcus Inc
Higgins Tope engagement announced in Herrin
Debbie Higgins and Alan Tope announce their engagement. Higgins is the daughter of Leroy and the late Irene Higgins of Herrin and a State Farm secretary. Tope, son of Marie and Lee Tope of Herrin and Ava, is a Herrin High School graduate employed by Norge Co. in Herrin. A June 14 wedding is planned.
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Debbie Higgins
Alan Tope
Leroy Higgins
Herrin
Irene Higgins
Marie Tope
Lee Tope
Ava
Miss Higgins
Herrin High School
State Farm Insurace Co
Tope
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Norge Co
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