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Signs of Better
Living in Rappk.
Judging from the number of big-ticket household accessories that Rappahannock County families have been acquiring during the last few years, living standards are on the rise locally.
Their purchases of dishwashers, air conditioners, stereophonic equipment, cars and other high-priced equipment have been climbing steadily since 1969.
It is directly attributable to the income gains chalked up in the period by most local families.
The extend to which ownership of automobiles and household appliances has increased is based upon a special sample survey made by the Department of Commerce and data from other sources.
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