Disappearing Plastics May Help With Litter Problem
New York AP report outlines self destruct plastics that disintegrate under sunlight. Scientists from University of Toronto and University of Aston describe ketone-based plastics and photo sensitive additives that trigger breakdown after UV exposure, offering an early warning color change and controlled timelines.
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New York
James E. Guillet
University of Toronto
Canada
Guillet
American Chemical Society
Gerald Scott
University of Aston
Birmingham
England
Fashion pattern ad offers Misses' sizes and pattern 4761
Elegant tunic dress options for Misses' sizes from 8 to 18 with optional slits. Pattern 4761 lists yardage for 45 inch fabric and prices 75 cents per pattern plus 25 cents for air mail. Include name address size style number and mail to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star pattern dept New York. Also offers sewing and fashion books at set prices.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Unclaimed Clothes Problem Highlighted by Cleaners
A reader notes unclaimed garments burden cleaners with space, unsold goods, and legal responsibility for 90 days. Postal reminders and six month holds precede donating leftovers, leaving few items to resell.
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Heloise
Cleaner
90 Percent Oppose Widening of Richmond Petersburg Turnpike
A Petersburg Progress Index poll of 1,677 readers finds 90 percent oppose selling 107 million dollars in bonds to widen the 22.5 mile toll road between Richmond and Petersburg and to extend tolls into the mid 1990s. Opponents cite cost and public impact while officials defend the plan.
New Packaging Idea Aims to Cut Costs for Small Food Portions
New packaging formers in New York turn to flexible films foils laminates and overwrapping to lower costs for small portion foods. The technique fights heat humidity and insects to prolong shelf life, per the Bureau of International Commerce.
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NEW Packaging
New York
Bureau of International Commerce
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