Bicentennial Boosts Flag Makers and Shopper Confusion
The Bicentennial increases demand for U S flags and flag kits from Valley Forge and other makers. Prices rise due to higher cotton costs and labor, with three by five flags selling for about 10 to 20 dollars. Consumers are urged to compare prices while commemorative pennants are advertised and Flag Day approaches.
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U.S
Michael Liberman
Valley Forge Flag Co
N.W
Washington
D.C
Second Continental Congress
United States
Dear Abby column bits on postage prices and marriage
Abigail Van Buren discusses postage rate hikes versus long distance costs and includes reader questions about marriage proposals and TV radiation worries. The column notes decades of rate changes, offers blunt answers, and invites personal letters to Abby.
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Abby
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Packed with Clues
Puzzle grid text shows numerous across and down clues with mixed letters and abbreviations. Entries include Cigar Produce Analyze metal Phonograph and Dutch comm plus names of gods and months implied, indicating a complex standard crossword puzzle layout with multiple theme entries and cross references.
Connally Attracting Support As Vice Presidential Nominee
In Washington and Port Au Prince reports two distinct items. John B. Connally backs the GOP vice presidential bid with strong support from Reagan delegates while Ford delegates prefer Reagan and Rockefeller leads Ford backers. Burton travels to Haiti for a divorce from Elizabeth Taylor amid film plans in Hollywood.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor
Office of Tourism and Information
Burton
Hollywood
Miss Taylor
Rome
Africa
Connally
Washington
John B. Connally
Treasury
Texas
Associated Press
GOP
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Reagan
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Commerce
Elliott L. Richardson
Sen
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Thistle Weevil Meeting at Earle Farm Front Royal
The Warren County Extension Office invites the public to meet Rhinocyllus conicus the thistle head weevil at the Alex Earle property on June 9 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m The event explains releases since 1970 and 20 more in the county to curb thistle seed production Dr L T Kok of VPI will answer questions refreshments provided by Southern States of Front Royal
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Front Royal
Warren County Extension Office
Alex Earle
Earle
Virginia
Earle Farm
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
L.T. Kok
VPI
Williamsburg Workers Approve Busch Contract
AP reports Williamsburg labor action ends as striking workers at the Anheuser-Busch plant approve a new contract. Teamsters Local 822 President Ernest Hines said the vote favored acceptance though he would not disclose counts and terms, noting a new amnesty proposal.
Corning 3 1 Range promises safer cooking
Elwood McIntire, kitchen specialist, describes the Corning 3 1 Range offering steady temperatures that prevent burning, scorching, or curdling. He says it lets bacon stay crisp, sauces simmer gently, and reduces pot watching and washing, implying higher price but better results.
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Elwood McIntire
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