July 1975

GOOD NEWS

Until now, there were only two ways to prevent your dog's having puppies: confine her during her estrus cycle or have her sterilized surgically (spayed). But, confinement is inconvenient and spaying is irreversible. This new oral contraceptive tablet offers you a safe and dependable alternative.

NEW-HOME BUYING: HOW THE 5% TAX CREDIT CAN HELP

Along with enacting personal tax rebates and reductions this year. Congress voted a special, one-shot tax credit for people who buy a newly built home within a certain time limit.

Vacation insurance: Are you covered?

Who pays if you get sick abroad? Do you need extra auto liability coverage if your state has no-fault insurance, but you're driving in another state? What insurance should you have when you rent a vehicle? What happens if your boat smashes into another? Is your trailer covered against burglary?

SUMMER SEWING SPECIAL: THE PICK OF OUR CHILDREN'S PATTERNS

100 IDEAS UNDER $100

True, everything costs a whale of a lot more than it once did, but even in these budget-battering days, a hundred dollars can go quite a ways. In case you doubt it, here are 100 projects to prove the point.

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The Man Next Door

"Maybe money won't buy friends," admits pretty Elaine Cowan, "but it does make it possible to lease a few interesting acquaintances."