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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1981

Page

7

Should you buy a 10 speed bike for a young rider

Consumers Union offers criteria to decide if a ten speed bike is worth the $100 to $500 price. Answer six questions about overnight trips, daily mileage, group hikes, existing gears, and maintenance skills. A yes to three or more suggests value. four nos argues against the purchase.

Consumers Union Penny Power

Quality 10 speed bikes from Consumer Reports findings

Consumer Reports tests of 26 bikes identify Raleigh Rapide as the best medium-priced option under 160 dollars. The Nishiki Sport 562 and 572 rank closely, though cost about 15 to 20 dollars more.

Consumers Union

Workshop on handicapped rights March 28 in Carbondale

Parents and Friends of Children With Special Needs will host a one day workshop “Making a Difference” at the Carbon dale Community Center focusing on Public Law 94-142 rights, mainstreaming, parental roles, and local services in Southern Illinois. Interpreters and transportation available on request.

Carbondale Community Center S. Wall St Ilinois Illinois Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Authority IDDAA Tri-County Sigfried Wolfe Jackson County Health Department Jackson County Unit of Illinois Presbyterian Church S. University Ave Carbondale Alice Hardy Murphysboro

Currier letters donated to art archives

Nathaniel Currier descendant donates 90 letters written by Currier’s son from 1881 to 1885 to the Archives of American Art. The letters discuss production and marketing at the New York print shop, sales success, stock trading, and dividend collection.

New York Nathaniel Currier Archives of American Art Currier

Tummy-tucks and cosmetic surgery discussed in Dear Ann Landers

Readers debate legality, value, and safety of tummy-tucks and silicone implants. Advice urges checking doctors and patient outcomes before proceeding. Also, a reader defends football officials against accusations of missed calls, noting rules, officials, and safety priorities across levels.

Dear Ann Landers Little League Pop Warner NFL

Kite safety advice from CIPS on overhead power lines

A safety notice explains that kite strings can conduct electricity if wet and warns to avoid wire or metallic strings. It advises using only wood, plastic, cloth, paper and string for kites, not metal. If a kite gets stuck, do not touch dangling wires. contact CIPS for assistance and request the free Public Safety around Electrical Facilities booklet.

CIPS

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