December 1973

Pages in Issue:

151

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$0.50 (US)

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9.75w X 13.375h

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The Christmas Hitchhiker

Now and then someone in the family asks, "Remember the Christmas we picked up the hitchhiker?" It's a hazy memory, like a dream, but bits and pieces come back.

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HOW TO GET MORE HEALTH COVERAGE--FOR LESS

Your son falls off his minibike and breaks his leg. Your daughter has one sore throat after another, complicated by ear infections and fever. Your spouse has those funny chest pains most evenings after dinner; it could be indigestion but then it also could be a heart problem. And you're more than a little queasy when you think of the drain your family's medical expenses are placing on your wallet.

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IS THAT CHARITY WORTH YOUR MONEY?

With philanthropy an over $22 billion-a-year industry, hardly a day goes by when you don't get some sort of appeal for funds by mail, on the phone, in the streets, or via ads in newspapers and on radio and TV. Now that the holidays are near, the requests will get almost incessant. How do you distinguish between the worthy and the unworthy causes, let alone the outright rackets? Unfortunately, it isn't always easy.

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SMART WAYS TO SAVE ON TAXES NOW

If you take time right now to plot your course and act accordingly before the year's out, you may find you can save money on taxes both this year and the next. The primary reason is that you may have some options about how deductions are distributed within the two-year period.

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GOOD NEWS

Dress up your camera and take the strain off your neck at the same time with one of these op-art camera straps. The two-inch-wide adjustable straps are made of cloth sewn to a felt backing and come in hundreds of color combinations.

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TUNE-UP EQUIPMENT buying what you need

Automotive sections of large department stores, discount houses, and even many supermarkets present the home auto mechanic with a number of buying options when it comes to engine tune-up equipment. With their sleek bodies, chrome trim, and brightly colored faces, the products are quite appealing, especially if you are faced with paying $30 to $50 to your local garage, dealer, or service station to get the family car running well again.

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Toys that make memories

To reactivate the fun of Christ mas past for you and your chil dren, we've designed these classic wood toys, reminiscent of ones youngsters have en joyed for generations. You may recall your own childhood as you build these intriguing toys for your children, grand children, or a favorite youngster you know.

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Plants that make Christmas live on

Nothing does more for the house and psyche than having colorful plants around for the holiday season. Whether you choose them yourself or receive them as gifts, live plants are special. And, you can keep them attractive long after the holidays, provided

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Better Homes Shopping editor's choice

Discover the fun and convenience of shopping by mail! You can order with complete confidence any of the items shown: each company will refund your money if you're not delighted.

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