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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1974
Page
12
Manitoba introduces the universal pharmacare program to protect residents from high prescription costs. Effective January 1, it autoes to seniors and covers 80 percent of expenses after a $50 annual deductible, with receipts and forms handled through PHARMA CARE and local pharmacists.
Public Works Minister Russell Doern cites studies showing extra attic and basement insulation can trim ten year heating costs by 900 to 1250 dollars depending on heat type. Four more inches in attics reduces costs by 175 to 235 dollars. two inch batt insulation in basements saves 725 to 1020 dollars. Homeowners face about 1000 dollar total for outside-labor work or 500 to 600 if DIY. Savings rise with fuel price increases and also cool the house in summer.
Stirling Moss urges fuel economy as gas prices stay high. He advises a gasoline budget and shopping list, steady pedal pressure, and maintenance such as cleaning filters every 15 000 miles and replacing spark plugs every 12 000 miles to gain mileage. Check tire inflation and consider retreading tires to conserve oil.
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