Burn hazards in children's clothing prompt safety tips
The January 1971 article by Colleen DeShan in Today's Health cites 150000 to 200000 annual burns in the US with about 5000 deaths, including a fatal pajama fire in Silver Spring. It urges flame resistant fabrics, notes wool burns slower, and offers practical clothing safety guidance for parents and calls to action to Congress and commerce officials.
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Colleen DeShan
Silver Springs
Secretary of Commerce
Creative Woman Pattern No 1391 for Sizes 10 to 24
Information about pattern No 1391 with Photo Guide showing sizes 10 to 24 bust 33 to 47. Details include 3 yards of 45 inch fabric, pricing 75 cents postage for mail, and ordering from Sue Burnett Troy Record New York address. Includes spring summer 71 Basic Fashion Book price and mailing details.
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Sue Burnett
Troy Rec
Ord
Ave. of Americas
New York
N. Y
Teen Forum Advice on Family and Relationships
Sean Adams sends in a plea about drug use therapy and parental worry. The response stresses family openness, seeking help, and rest from pressures through communication. A separate note advises handling jealousy by keeping the girlfriend away from the brother and being attentive to win her over.
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Washington, D.C
Lawrence
Kan
Gals Don’t Baby Your Disposer Says Emco Expert
Chicago based Em merson Electric Co. executive urges women to feed disposers harder waste like bones and pits to maintain self cleaning action and efficiency. He warns soft scraps create citric buildup and reduce grind chamber performance.
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Chicago
NFL
Ernest J. Priaulx
Emerson Electric Co
Racine
Wis
Priaulx
Sugar Doughnuts Dusted In Powdered Sugar
A quick kitchen note advises tossing sugar doughnuts or small cakes in a paper bag with powdered sugar to ensure even coating. The tip highlights simple, practical technique for uniform sweetness.
American Born Countess Romanones Shapes Spanish Fashion
Marian Christy profiles Aline Griffiths, the American-born Countess Romanones, who advises Spain on fashion while pursuing couture, ready-to-wear, and mass-market strategy. She built a career as hostess, author, and designer, promoting affordable Spanish fashion for global markets.
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New York
Romanones
Central Intelligence Agency
Uncle Sam
Jacqueline Cochran
United States
Washington
Aline Griffiths
Pearl River
N.Y
Madrid
Aline
Count Romanones
Secret Service
Vogue
Spain
Countess Romanones
Marbella
I. Magnin
Russell Carpenter
Paris
Saint Laurent
Christian Dior
Pierre Cardin
Pertegaz
Mitzou
Berhanger
Trujillo
Pass It On By L. M. Boyd
The column collects quick quips and trivia from L. M. Boyd on topics from insurance preferences to word plays. It includes jokes about marriage, aging, and social observations with brief punchy lines and quips. The piece riffs on popular culture figures and everyday life in a light, humorous tone.
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Twelfth Street
Glory Osky
Helen Gurley Brown
Greta Garbo
Los Angel
Princess Barbara von Liechtenstein on romance and grooming
UP News profiles Princess Barbara von Liechtenstein 28 on floral courtesies, American dating norms, and makeup tips. She discusses romantic gestures, beauty routines, and life as a touring beauty consultant while sharing travel notes from Paris to Aspen and views on marriage timing in Liechtenstein.
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Austria
Germany
Barbara von Liechtenstein
United States
Eve of Roma
Princess von Liechtenstein
America
Paris
Rome
Vienna
Leichtenstein
Tanganyika
Kenya
Aspen
Colorado
Plastic icescraper Aids Cleaning Spade And Hoe
A plastic icescraper proves useful for cleaning dirt from gardening tools. It outperforms a wooden paddle and is compact enough to fit in a sweater pocket.
Your Job And Your Future
A column by Robert O. Snelling Sr. answers readers on workplace issues. Topics include dress codes and personal limits at work, handling an employee with marital problems, and workplace drinking norms. Snelling urges professional help for personal matters affecting job performance and notes how attire and health influence career success.
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Robert O. Snelling Sr
Industrial Blvd
Paoli
Data Process Group To Meet In Colonie January Night
The Hudson Mohawk Chapter of Data Processing Management Association plans a January meeting at Valle's Steak House Colonie. A social hour begins at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. dinner meeting. Richard E. Sprague president of Personal Data Services will speak on The Application to the Photographic Evidence of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Data Processing Management Association
Valle’s
Central Avenue
Colonie
Richard E. Sprague
Personal Data Services
John F. Kennedy
Chalk in drawers to absorb moisture keep mildew away
Advice to place a few pieces of chalk in storage areas to absorb moisture and help prevent mildew and dew buildup, aiding preservation.
Tumble Pillows To Restore Feathers In Dryer
Instructions advise tumbling feather pillows in an automatic clothes dryer to restore fullness. Ensure ticking is intact to prevent feathers from leaking.
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Creative
Sean Adams
Teen Forum
By Marian Christy
L. M. Boyd
By Vivian Brown
UP News
Robert 0. Snelling SR
B.F.C
State Opticians
Alas
LM Este E
Easy Credit
Colonie Center
Sealy
Mulcahy
River Street
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