Beef Prices Up and Vegetables Down Hit March Index
The Agriculture Department reported March raw farm prices rose to a new high led by cattle and eggs, while beef prices at retail climbed 1.8 percent to about 2.19 per pound. lettuce prices plunged 35 percent. dairy milk supports rise 90 cents April 1.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Howard Hiort
Department
Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee
General Foods
Maxwell House
Procter & Gamble
Folger’s
Bob
How to Get More Miles Per Gallon
The article outlines how octane, engine condition, tire pressure, alignment, and driving habits affect fuel economy. It advises using the correct gasoline grade, tuning the car to factory specs, inflating tires, regular maintenance, and conservative driving to maximize miles per gallon.
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Better Business Bureau
Disease Spread by Cats in Atlanta Outbreak
Doctors report toxoplasmosis illness linked to a riding stable in Atlanta in 1977. Of 86 riders, 35 fell ill and one pregnant woman had a spontaneous abortion. Dust stirred by horses transmitted eggs from cat feces. kept indoors cats and clean litter reduce risk.
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Boston
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
New England Journal of Medicine
Steven M. Teutsch
Do It Yourself Can Reduce Food Costs
Virginia official urges planning a vegetable garden and using pick your own markets to cut expenses. Home canning and freezing preserve savings. guides on pick your own locations and farmer markets are available from the VDACS Division of Markets.
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S. Mason Carbaugh
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Carbaugh
VDACS
Virginia Tech
Governor St
Richmond
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Markets
National Library Week Events at Handley Library
Posters by Tri City County children highlight National Library Week in the new children's room. On April 3 volunteer storytellers read folktales on Library Data Line at 7 30 p m Channel 6. Preschool hours April 4 feature Mary Becker storytelling for 3 and 4 year olds. Tales from Many Lands on April 7 at 10 30 a m includes Georgia Sweeney pup pet show.
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National Library
Tri-City- County
Library
Channel 6
Mary Becker
Georgia Sweeney
You Do Make a Difference Theme Of Cancer Crusade
The American Cancer Society kicks off its Crusade with the theme You Do Make a Difference. Local volunteers will educate households, distribute cancer fact sheets, the seven warning signals, and the Winchester Frederick County Unit annual report. Breast self exams were highlighted by Helen Roberts R N, noting monthly checks aid early detection and recovery possibilities.
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Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
ACS
Winchester-Frederick County
Helen Roberts
R.N
Cancer Crusade
Mary Whitehall
Frederick County
Charlottesville
Marvelia Bayh
Indiana
Coencer Crusade
Elaine Toronto
Thelia Semples
Nellie Lesemann
Winchester Steers
Mary Lou Zickelfosse
Annette Stickley
American Cancer
Mascara Smudge Test: Cover Girl Fares Moderately
A St. Petersburg Times column tests Cover Girl Long N Lush and three rival brands for smearing. After a 15 minute dry, only traces of each mascara rubbed off, with minor under-eye transfer noted for Coty Revlon and Max Factor products.
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St. Petersburg
Noxell Corp
Cover Girl Cosmetics
Cover Girl Long
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Comedy Relief
Winchester City
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