Microwave Myth and Real Use in North America
Peary Perry reflects on microwave ownership and usage across households. He notes many own microwaves but few cook meals in them, except for fast reheat or bottle warming, while ads promise chef quality. The piece jokes about consumer culture, family life, and the device’s limited culinary role.
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Peary Perry
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AARP Calls for Health Care Reform in Congress
AARP urges passage of health care reform bills by House and Senate leaders Gephardt and Mitchell. It seeks universal coverage with comprehensive benefits including prescription drugs and long term care, while balancing Medicare cuts with funded home and community care. The group notes past Congress inaction since 1965 and stresses affordability and quality.
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AARP backs Mitchell Gephardt on Medicare reform
Eugene Lehrmann, President of AARP, argues for Medicare cost controls and system wide health care reform. He warns against opposing reform and says bills Mitchell and Gephardt would fund universal coverage, fill Medicare gaps, and reduce patient costs while protecting Medicare.
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Library Seeks Equipment Donations From Public
The village library urgently needs usable vacuum cleaner, telephone or answering machine to save funds for books and technology. If you can donate, contact Librarian Mary Powell at 847 2188 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday.
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Mary Powell
Community blessed and challenged by growth
A reader voices support for growth in Wimberley while criticizing the group Wimberley 2000 as self important. The letter states the school superintendent cooperates with all parties and invites contact for further information. References page 5.
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