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Word: mcpharlin (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1977-1977
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...nation's warmer areas, and conceal what aghast homeowners in places hit hardest by the Big Freeze discover when they open their latest statement from the local utility. Frank Joseph, editor of a Washington oil trade journal, saw his January bill more than double, to $161. Chicagoan Louisa McPharlin shelled out $328 for oil heating and had to forgo other expenditures, "like decorating the house." Roger Young, a 31-year-old New York City securities analyst, got a $320 January bill from Consolidated Edison for his six-bedroom Westchester home, even though he used less gas and electricity than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PRICES: After the Chill Comes the Bitter Bill | 2/28/1977 | See Source »

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