Shrinkage in Fabrics A Summer Consumer Concern
In July and August many learn about shrinkage in clothing and home fabrics due to washing and drying. Sanforized tests cap shrinkage to 1 percent, but heat and tumbling cause “shrinkles” that can shrink fabrics beyond expectations. Shrinkage risks persist even in durable press goods, affecting fit and dimensions. Readers urged to comment to the FTC by August 15.
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Sanforized
Sanforized Company
Federal Trade Commission
Washington, D. C
Sibley Chevrolet announces land purchase for new Mechanicville location
Tom Ryan of Sibley Chevrolet Mechanicville reveals acquisition of 100000 square feet on Route 146 to house a modern showroom service department and used car area with construction planned by early fall. Staff note record May and June sales and staff changes while promotions urge readers to visit local dealers for 1967 models and used cars.
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Tom Ryan
Sibley Chevrolet
Mechanicville
John Vertefeuille
Sibley
Troy
Sam Baker
Shenendehowa High School
Ken Marshall
Knowles Pontiac
Don Mackay
Charles Brooks
Bumstead Chevrolet
Dunning Buick
Latham
Gilligan
Buick
Ken Gooney Dodge
Hedley
Cadillac & Oldssmobile
Hickey Ford
H. E. Hull & Sons, Inc
Chrysler-Plymouth
Latham Ford
Nemith Mercury
Whitbeck Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
Chickey's
Ford
Jtve
Wand
Hull
General Motors
Foixl
Chryslers
Wayne Mosher
Ken Goeney Dodge
Jerry Gregory
Hickey’s
Don Couture
Hedley’s
Bob Carpenter
107Th St
North
Gene
Hickey
Marty Hughes
Circle Dodge
Marty
Jack Green
Metropolitan Life Links Troy Offices to New Computer Network
Metropolitan Life Insurance connects Troy districts at 504 Broadway and 636 London Road to a central data system in New York City. The private network, costing over 15 million dollars when complete, links 800 district offices and aims to process about 95 percent of administrative and financial data by 1989, with expansion ongoing since 1967.
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Robert McCauley
New York
Bell System
Troy
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
New York City
Honeywell Electronic Data Processing Equipment
Continental Communications
Metropolitan ‘Life
United States
Canada
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life
Broadway
London Road
Latham
Continental
J. Honeywell
Bonnet Box and Hearing Center Open at 661 5th Ave
Mrs Blanche Thorp operates both Bonnet Box and Hearing Center at 661 5th Ave offering custom hat making and audiology services. The shop will test hearing for children and seniors using modern equipment, with hours Tuesday, Thursday and Thursday evenings by appointment.
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5Th Ave
Blanche Thorp
Thorp
Bainbridge
Viva Towel Introduced In Troy Area
Scott Paper Company's new two ply Viva Towel debuts in Troy area markets. The product boasts cloth like softness and pliability for delicate tasks while remaining strong for regular chores. Available in colors and designs, the towels unroll smoothly and tear off efficiently in two sizes.
Social Security Q and A: survivor and disability answers
Q and A from Troy discuss eligibility for extra benefits on birth of child, denial of disability benefits after a short disability, and lack of lump sum death benefit for a father who did not work but received a small check. The answers explain the rules: add benefits for a new child starting birth month, increase existing benefits to cover two children, disability requires 12 months of not working, and no lump sum death payment without work history.
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Q. L. S. of Troy
Q. M
Social Security
Bloomers Note Anniversary Feted At Party
A surprise silver anniversary party was held Saturday for Mr and Mrs Edwin J Bloomer at their home 98 Ingalls Ave Troy. Married July 1942 in St Patrick's Church Watervliet the couple were honored by five children James Michael William Thomas and Miss Lynn Bloomer with friends and relatives from Troy and distant guests. Mr Bloomer a detective in the Troy Police Juvenile Aid Bureau has served twenty years with the department.
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Edwin J. Bloomer
Ingalls Ave
Bloomers
Troy
St. Patrick's Church
Watervliet
William Carey
Bloomer
Juvenile Aid Bureau
James
Michael
William
Thomas
Lynn Bloomer
Temple Fire Destroys Budd hist Nissekiji in Toyama
A 300-year-old statue of the God of Fire had just been removed for repairs when a fire consumed the Bud dhist Nissekiji Temple in Toyama Japan on Sunday causing about 415000 in damages. The blaze followed the temple's demolition by flames after repairs.
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Toyama
Japan
UPI
God of Fire
Sunday Inn
Stillwater Community Notes And Visits Include Scouts And Picnic
Stillwater residents and guests are listed among travels and greetings. Harold Cowin and family of Whitley Ind., and Elizabeth Abel visit Charles Cowin and family. Donald Ritter hosts Catta raugus and David Hewitt of Scout Troop 35 heading to Philmont Scout Ranch. Pittsburgh visitors include Richard Haskell family. Surplus food distribution planned at the engine house Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm. Steam reservations for Stillwater Fire Dept. by Aug 7 for Aug 27 event at Stillwater Rod and Gun Club. Donald Carson is general chairman. Joan Allen and children return from Peabody Mass. Joba family from Heath Ohio visiting Marguer Hansen and Walter Joba Sr. David Beiter celebrating 25th wedding anniversary on a Maine motor trip.
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Harold Cowin
Elizabeth
Patricia
Whitley
Ind
Charles Cowin
Elizabeth Abel
Donald Ritter
Cattaraugus
David Hewitt
jScout
Explorer Scouts
Saratoga County
Philmont
Lucy
Pittsburgh
Arthur Wilbur
Lam Steam
Stillwater Fire Department
Stillwater Rod and Gun Club
Donald Carson
Joan Allen
Peabody
Mags
Walter Joba Jr
Heath
Ohio
Joba
Marguer
Ste: Hansen
Walter Joba
David Beiter
Maine
Are Jellyfish Dangerous
The piece answers reader questions about jellyfish dangers and includes warnings about large jellyfish species such as the Portuguese man of war and sea wasp. It explains jellyfish anatomy, their tentacles and venom, and advises staying away from dangerous specimens at the beach.
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Australia
Taxi Drivers Prepare For 68 Olympics
MEXICO CITY AP The capital's 18,000 taxi drivers have agreed to take courses in traffic education courtesy and personal hygiene to prepare for the 1988 Olympics but the drivers want pedestrians taxi users and traffic policemen to take similar courses.
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Mexico City
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News of Troy Area Business and Industry
Margaret Dana
Wells & Coverly
George Yamin Jr
Myrtle Aye
Thomas McLaughlin
Frank Danton
Isibley Chev
John Tourajian
John
Whitbeck
Jim Cullen
Chrysler Corp
U.S
Knowles
Fred Snyder
Academy Motors
The
Amerca Petroleum Institute
Saratoge Springs, I
Kar George Gle
Judson
Brad Cooney
Corner St. Ave
Brind Cooney Motors
John O'Malley Jr
Eas
Oon Pratt
Troy Area
American Petroleum Institute
Schenectady
Albanya
Bolte
iDefiance
Troy Plaza
Hoosick Street
Samuel Bianco
Albany
Ronald DeVincenzo
Stillwater
T. S. Ryan
Kim Jensen
St. Clair Shores
Mich
A, Leokum
Don Nagel
Avon
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