Consumer surveys probe household money and home style
UPI reports three studies on consumer spending and attitudes. Food purchases dominated the 1966 supermarket dollar, with meat and perishables each about 25 percent. A New York firm found many women value status with the Joneses, while a Eureka Institute survey notes a majority want decor refreshed to a single style, citing incompatibility with current tastes.
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New York
UPI
Food Topics Magazine
Food Topics
Joneses
Yesteryear
Edwin Lee Co
Birmingham
Ala
Bluefield
W. Va
Boston
Mass
Lubbock
Origin of the Yule Log Ties Sun rebirth to Christmas
Iowa City report cites University of Iowa linguistics professor John McGalliard explaining that the term yule derives from the Norse Yole marking the solstice on December 21. The bonfires symbolized returning light as days lengthened and the celebration merged with Christmas over time.
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Iowa City
John McGalliard
University of Iowa
Europe
Yole
McGalliard
Pennsylvania to Impose Six Percent Sales Tax
Harrisburg observers report Pennsylvania ready to sign a bill creating a temporary six percent sales tax, the nation's highest. The measure is part of a nine-bill package aimed at raising nearly $150 million over six months, expiring July 1, 1969, after which the rate reverts to 5 percent.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
UPI
Raymond P. Shafer
Dear Abby columns on remarriage and teen marriage choices
Exchanged letters discuss inviting an ex-husband to Christmas, teen pregnancy dangers of early marriage, parental lessons on responsibility, and reader reactions to Abby’s headlines and advice. Readers emphasize education over quick marriages and urge clear boundaries for young relationships.
No Official Ruling Against Popcorn Filler Says Post Office
A column notes no formal ban on using popped popcorn as filler in overseas service mail, though officials advise against it. They say popcorn attracts bugs and rats, while marshmallows as filler appear acceptable.
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M. J
Property Transfers and Land Descriptions in Washington Area
Deeds recorded show Albert H. Singley and wife transferring land to Edwin J. Wittetoe and wife in section 19 74 7 and section 2 74 7. Insurance Plan and Loan Association conveys property to Ervin W. Stauffer and wife in section 15 74 6. Louisa A. Young and others transfer to Clarence R. Goodwin et al commencing 151 feet east of the southwest corner of lot 6 in OL 4 add Washington.
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Albert H. Singley
Edwin J. Wittetoe
Ervin W. Stauffer
Louisa A. Young
Clarence R. Goodwin
Washington
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Grecian's Jewelry Store
Thomassen
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Crull & Lee Agency
Ins. & Real Estate
the Christ
Hayes
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Washington Skelgas Service
Jones Bros
Texaco Service
Everett Jones
Kay Jones
Kim Jones
Evan Jones
Kevin Jones
Marie W. Jones
Karl Jones
Carol Jones
Kathy Jones
Ronnie Jones
Karoline Jones
Mike Walker
Abby
Abigail van Buren
Paul
North Side
Pelt
Qu Wu
Zager Plumbing & Heating
Iowa
Lowa
Nnar
Clare Laura John Ramsey
John Lins
Minick Furniture
Watson Cleaners
Lou
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