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20 - MANCHESTER HERALD. Saturday, March 31, 1984 BUSINESS Marvin Gaya’s father Private coalition plans Math team charged with murder waste cleanup program leads state Decisions on housing piague the elderiy .. page 4 page 20 ... page 10 The newspapers and magazines these days are so But the bright side is that the variety of resources to house: the stairs, kitchens and bathrooms. loaded with ads (or both new and already help the elderly solve these dilemmas is increasing — For a free phone consultation, you call the centerm well-developed retirement communities that you and is to some extent keeping pace with the huge Washington. D.C. (202) 466-6896 or you can request tte- might conclude that our nation's elderly plan to pack Your growth of our population age 65 and over'. publications list of the Barrier-Free Environment by. w writing Suite 700, 1015 15th St., N.W., Washington,* up and move the day after retirement begins. • Several states and localities have reduced Not so. An overwhelming “ 70 percent of Americans Money's property taxes or created a sliding scale of D.C. 20005. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped,, Sunny today; Manchester, Conn, age 65 and over will die at the same address where abatements for the elderly on limited incomes. Local business-size envelope. ' they celebrated their 65th birthday,” says Leo Worth tax assessors will know whether yours is such a Based on your queries, the staff can d evi» a warm Tuesday Monday, April'2, 1984 customized information packet for you, says John Baldwin, housing coordinator of the American Sylvia Porter community. — See page 2 Single copy: 254 Association of Retired Persons. And the problem for • Low-interest loan programs are being designed to P.S. Salmon, technical director for the center. most elderly is not where to move but how to make help the elderly pay for home improvements. The debt Cost for the packets depends on the items included.. Individual bulletins cost about $2.50. The average ifflanrhpstpr H m lJi their current homes safer and more accessible. usually does not fall due until sale of the house or Even when it doesn't make financial sense to stay death. An unfortunate aspect is that some of the states invoice runs'to $10 — but Saimen says the cost will be- put, the presence of family, friends, familiar efficiency and barrier-free environments in mind. that have established these programs allocate such waived for those who can’t afford to pay. The center' surroundings and community facilities persuade Quite the contrary. Housing was constructed to limited funds that, says Baldwin, unless you apply also will provide names of local experts who can visit; many, of the elderly to remain where they are. appeal to the most vigorous element of society — early in a new year, you’lijniss out on the money. your home and suggest improvements. If you can’t, Obviously, too, it's not easy to find acceptable young families with small and extremely active • Home improvements for the elderly often involve afford the fee, you won't be charged. ! replacements at affordable prices. children. modifying existing fixtures, structures and applian Income tax guide available New York Older residents in older homes are up against a Today, those children have grown up and dispersed. ces to make them safer and easier to use. The National High court distinct set of problems, however. But Mom and Dad still have to heat the big house, Center for a Barrier-Free Environment, a non-profit “Sylvia Porter’s 1984 Income Tax Book," her; The average age of “ living units" in our country— climb the stairs, maneuver around the kitchen and organization, provides educational materials, infor comprehensive guide to income taxes, is now_ campaign apartments and houses — is 27 years, notes Baldwin. maintain the grounds. mation on products and deyices that make the home available through her column. Send $4.94 plus $1 for' Moreover, of properties 27 years old and older, almost Frequently, families delay far too long before more accessible and a network of technical assistants mailing and handling to "Sylvia Porter's 1984 Income 60 percent are occupied by people 65 and over. tackling the issue of moving or staying put, and if the who will give the elderly and/or disabled on-slte help Tax Book,” in care of the Manchester Herald, 4400 Try to recal I the kinds o (buildings that were erected Johnson Drive, Fairway, Kan. 66205. Make checks takes case on a brawl decision is to stay put, making the kinds of in making houses safer. three decades ago. Few were designed with energy improvements that keep a home a safe haven. The elderly have three main areas of coqcem in the payable to Universal Press Syndicate. By Laurence McQuillan United Press International Lydall’s sale New Factory Orders Auto parts and convenience foods silent prayer NEW YORK - Making their pitches at churches, a toxic waste Seasonally adjusted dump and jogging trails, the three in billions of dollars By Elizabeth Olson At the same time it agreed to Democratic presidential contend require different retaii expertise United Press International hear the moment of silence ques of division is ers are wooing voters on the eve of $ 190.9 tion, the court rejected an appeal the New York primary, a show 2 WASHINGTON - The Supreme by the Mobile, Ala,, county school $190 -------------------------------------------- DALLAS (U PI) - Southland for the full year, we are encour never will be heavily represented down that has turned into a Court agreed today to decide board to consider whether teacher- Corp., the 7-Eleven convenience aged ... and expect a solid in the sparsely populated states. political brawl. whether the Constitution allows a new strategy UP 0.7% store giant, discovered retailing perform anw in 1984," Southland’s Wooten’s management team led school prayer — banned 22 Today is the last full day for “ moment of silence” for quiet years ago from public classrooms expertise is not necessarily quarterly report said. has other ambitious ideas for campaigning before balloting beg in February prayer or meditation in public — is constitutional. interchangeable. Southland learned some great Chief. ins for the 252 national convention classrooms. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of In 1979 the company bought differences exist between retailing "W e’re going to revolutionize the delegates at stake. Walter Mon- 180- The mere fact that the justices Appeals in Atlanta ruled Alaba By Kathy Garmus Chief Auto Parts — which at the food, soft drinks and magazines in auto parts business,” he said. dale. Gary Hart and Jesse Jackson agreed to review the matter gave Herald Reporter time had 119 stores in California — a convenience store and thousands Chief has opened three new- ma’s prayer laws unconstitutional. all had marathon campaign sche hope to school prayer advocates, The court said the moment of and almost immediately started of specific parts in an auto suply generation stores in which custom dules aimed at luring undecided HARTFORD — The sale of its Superior Ball who have been lobbying in Con silence statute unconstitutionally losing money on the venture. outlet. mers serve themselves. Products Democrats to their camps. Division illustrates Lydall Inc.'s strategy to acquire gress to make prayer a part of the But now, after installation of a One major difference is in are clearly organized and dis advanced religion. The latest ABOWashington Post and build weak companies and "cut the cord" when 170 school day. “ We do not Imply that simple new management headed by Bill inventory. Convenience stores played in clean, bright areas with poll gave Mondale 41 percent the injection of money no longer contributes to their Last month the Senate defeated meditation or silence is barred M. Wootton, regional vice presi turn over therr inventories rapidly. wide aisles. support among New York Demo success, Lydall President Millard H. P'ryor Jr. told a constitutional amendment to from the public schools: we hold dent, the com er has been turned An auto parts store must stock "Our employees aren't hiding crats likely to vote, against 30 the Hartford Stockbrokers Club at a luncheon at the allow school prayer, despite ef that the state cannot participate in and Chief is contributing operating huge inventories and some items behind the counters" in the new percent for Hart and 22 percent for Hartford Club Friday. forts by President Reagan, who the advancement of religious ac U P I p h o to profits to the overall Southland are not fast moving. stores, Wootton said. “ They’re out Jesse Jackson. "This puts us in a position to recycle the proceeds has put the issue near the top of his tivities through any guise, includ 160 treasury. Wootton was asked what South roaming the aisles to help people The poll was based on interviews into new opportunities where we can again build up re-election agenda. ing teacher-led meditation," the Border guards tug at a suspect the three assailants was killed and 48 Wootton is somewhat reluctant land did wrong during its money find what they need. with 326 people statewide, from values,” said the president of the Manchester-based The administration urged the court noted. following a Palestinian grenade attack passersby. were wounded in the mid to discuss details of Southland’s losing phase with Chief. Eventually, Chief will convert its Friday through Sunday evening, manufacturer of fiber, metal and plastic products. court to take up the question, learning experience at Chief. But "Everything,” he replied. in downtown Jerusalem today. One of morning attack. who said they are certain to vote “ We are selling Superior in order to recycle the value entire chain to the self-serve arguing that “ permitting children That ruling reversed a decision in response to a reporter's ques “ Store locations, people selection, concept.