Moving Your Favorite Plants Across State Lines
Many house plant lovers face moving challenges as van lines often refuse plants or deny responsibility for their condition. Use DIY moving, plan borders with state agriculture departments, and arrange inspections to avoid confiscation. Water thoroughly, wrap delicate pots, insulate in cold weather, and secure in containers to prevent shifting.
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Arizona
California
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Moving plants safely during relocation tips
Florists warn that shifting houseplants can shock them. Protect pots with blankets, avoid re potting, and insulate with newspaper in cold weather. Give vitamin B1 on arrival, avoid freezing temperatures, sterilized soil, and gas heating. Expect some leaf loss but hardier plants will adapt while some may not survive.
Apparel Prices Pressure Consumers in 1977 Clothing Costs Rise
Williamson County Extension Adviser Thelma Malone reports in 1977 consumers spent about 373 dollars on clothing and shoes in the first three quarters, up from 1976 mainly due to higher price levels. Natural fiber costs and fuller fashions push prices, with continued use of blends and new synthetic fabrics to mimic natural looks.
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Fashion World
United States
U.S
Enre
Vitamins and Nutrition The Myths and Realities
Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Carbondale, Emma C. Hayes Center hosts a family living class on vitamins and nutrition. Nutritionist Charlotte Cook will cover vitamin needs for all ages, plus overuse risks. Free sessions for families with a free children's art class during sessions. Contact Mary Littwin 549-5302 Ext 236.
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Emma C. Hayes
Willow St
Carbondale
Housing and Money Management Program
Mary Littwin
Charter flights become cheaper and more accessible
Dan Hubble reports CAB liberalizes charter flight rules to protect smaller carriers and spur group and individual travel. A Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor notes travelers can fly to London with only modest extra costs, comparing home-town charters to centralized routes.
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Dan Hubble
Southern Illinois
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
John Woitz
University-Carbondale
Europe
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
London
Woitz
Charter flight rules and protections for passengers
The CAB explains that charters can cancel late if participation is low and notes about 31,000 charters this year. Passengers may be protected by surety bonds or escrow accounts. refunds may go to the traveler in advance payments.
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Carl Wiegand
Thunderbird Travel, Inc
CAB
Bill Carncy
B & A Travel Services Ltd
Carbondale
Cuba
Bill’s Travel Center of
Consumers
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colo
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Carbondale Savings and Loan
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E. Main St
University Mail
Dreifus Jewelers
Saint Christopher
Dreifus
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Teen Fashions
Town & Country Village
Marion
SF Res
Holiday Inn
Bank of House
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Times
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Taiwan
Southern
James Callaghan
WEC
Illinois
Harry S. Truman
St. Louis Cardinals
Bobby Hull
World Hockey Association
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