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           M A D E   I N   T H E   U S A

The Complete Guide to America's Finest Products

Fourth Edition

Made in the USA Foundation

National Press Books
Washington, D.C.


Made in the USA Foundation, 1993.  All rights reserved.  Permission
requests should be addressed to National Press Books, Inc., 7200
Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.

"Made in the USA" CD-ROM version prepared by Jupiter Productions.
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PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Fourth Edition



Acknowledgments
Many thanks to everyone at the Made in the U.S.A. Foundation, both
past and present, who made this book possible. The Foundation is
grateful to Ayfir Jafri, Jeff Blaydes and Eddie Meng for helping to
pioneer the earliest editions of Made in the U.S.A.

Special thanks to editor Melissa Haley for shepherding this latest
edition through months of research, writing and worrying and to
chairman Joel D. Joseph, whose ever vigilant eyes and ears led to the
discovery of countless quality American-made products.

Thanks to Alan Sultan of National Press Books for his constant advice
and sense of humor and Eleanor Gorman, also of National Press, for
her excellent support. Special thanks to Talia Greenberg, Jake
Jacobson, Michelle Stafford and Sarah Yerkovich for assisting in the
final hours of research.

We are indebted to Rick Ratliff for lending the Foundation his
expertise in the car and truck chapter and to wine and beer
connoisseur Ben Giliberti and toy expert Debbie Wager for their
contributions.

Although it is impossible to mention everyone individually, we
would like to thank the countless people in the public relations,
marketing, advertising and executive offices of the companies found
in this book who provided us with the necessary information to write
about them. Their honesty and patience was much appreciated.

We would also like to thank the numerous trade associations and
organizations that provided our researchers with advice and
information, including the Crafted With Pride Council, the Bicycle
Federation/Institute, Interbike, Footwear Industries of America and
the Electronic Industries Association. Thanks also to the expert sales
staffs of many local retail stores that were willing to take the time to
give us their opinions on various products and manufacturers.

Finally, we would like to thank Vicki Shannon for editing the final
copy of this project and all of the Americans who have inspired our
continued efforts to put out the best buy American guide possible
and who have waited so patiently for this '92 edition.



Dedicated to the American worker who produces the finest products
in the world.

I have come to a resolution myself, as I hope every good citizen
will, never again to purchase any article of foreign manufacture
which
can be had of American make, be the difference of price what it may.

Thomas Jefferson


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Table of Contents

Preface                                    2
Introduction                               3

One: Clothes                              12
Two: Footwear                             60
Three: Bicycles                          107
Four: Motorcycles                        136
Five: Tires                              151

Six: Stereo Equipment                    160
Seven: Telephones and Fax Machines       176
Eight: Home Office                       187
Nine: Small Home Appliances              200
Ten: Sporting Goods                      231

Eleven: Furniture                        280
Twelve: Rugs and Carpets                 301
Thirteen: Beer and Wine                  309
Fourteen: Food                           320
Fifteen: Gifts                           333

Sixteen: Toys and Game                   364
Seventeen: Tools                         406
Eighteen: Musical Instruments            426
Nineteen: Televisions                    443
Twenty: Cars and Trucks                  457


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PREFACE
Dear Concerned Citizen:

The Made in the USA Foundation (MUSA) is a non-profit, educational
organization that was founded in 1989 to achieve fundamental
change in U.S. government policies and American consumer
purchasing habits that have caused a steep decline in our nation's
economic health. A trade policy of international appeasement and a
lack of consumer awareness concerning the quality, availability and
affordability of made in the US.A. products have harmed the
profitability and stability of many U.S. companies resulting in the
loss of millions of jobs. Our quality of life has been badly damaged.

What does "made in the USA" mean? Loose or non-existent
definitions have led to a hollowing of American companies, where
well intentioned consumers are unable to distinguish high-American-
content "made in the U.S.A." products from high-foreign-content,
American-labeled goods.

MUSA is pursuing a dual strategy to bring about change. As a policy
institute, we support and are researching legislative initiatives that
would federally mandate strict content and assembly disclosure
requirements; revise a tax code that now allows foreign firms to
deceptively hide billions of dollars in profits from federal taxation;
and enact reciprocal trade measures to ensure an open international
trading arena in which U.S. companies can compete fairly. Without
these fundamental changes, our stagnant economy will continue to
nose dive, more and more Americans will be forced out of work,
thousands more American families will suffer and we will fall
further and further behind our foreign competitors. As a consumer
awareness foundation, we are committed to significantly increasing
consumer understanding of the critical importance of purchasing
products made in the U.S.A. By purchasing goods made in the U.S.A.,
the American consumer will help revitalize our economy, put
millions of Americans back to work and improve the quality of life
for all of us. We provide consumers with accurate
information to allow them to differentiate high-American-content,
U.S.-made goods from American shell or foreign goods. This annual
publication, Made in the USA: The Complete Guide to America's Finest
Products, is just one resource we provide consumers to make it
easier to buy American. As our organization expands, we wish to
establish additional consumer resources, including a consumer hot
line to offer up-to-date information on American goods.

We believe that the policy proposals we offer and the consumer
services we provide are absolutely critical to our nation's economic
well-being. If we do not put America back to work by using our
consumer dollars to purchase goods made in he U.S.A., millions more
jobs will be lost and we will soon become an economic weakling.

Foreign countries are buying our land and our businesses; individual
American taxpayers pay a higher rate of taxation than billion-dollar
foreign corporations doing business here; big-name U.S. officials race
through the revolving door into the waiting arms of wealthy foreign
corporations that pay them outrageous sums to peddle influence in
Washington; and through it all the American worker suffers. THE
TIME FOR FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IS NOW! Why should three of
every five foreign firms pay NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX on hundreds
of billions of dollars of sales? Why should we allow foreign
competitors open access to our marketplace when they won't allow
us the same courtesy? And why can't it be simple to easily identify
high quality, highly affordable made in the U.S.A. goods?

The Made in the USA Foundation will not rest until critically needed
changes are made, American workers are back at work and the U.S.
has regained the mantle of economic leadership in the international
arena.

If you want to make a better America for ourselves and for our
children, then please join us in this battle. Inside this book you will
find information about how to join with the Made in the USA
Foundation to bring about badly needed change. (If the pull-out
application for joining the Foundation is missing, or you would like
an extra copy for a friend, contact us and we will send you another
application form.)

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Our nation's well-being is at
stake!



Joel D. Joseph
Chairman, MUSA

Made In The USA Foundation
35 Wisconsin Circle
Suite 200
Chevy Chase, Md 20815
(800) ASK-MUSA General Information
[phone] Offices


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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 4th edition of Made in the U.S.A.: The Complete Guide
to America's Finest Products. This edition is the Foundation's latest
effort toward publishing the ultimate guidebook for consumers who
want to buy quality American-made products.


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WHY THIS GUIDE
The Made in the U.S.A. Foundation publishes this buyer's guide to
quality American-made products for several reasons. First, we want
to assist those consumers who already want to buy American but
find doing so difficult and confusing. In these tough economic times,
the demand for this book is particularly strong.

Second, the Foundation would like to change the popular notion that
nothing is made in the U.S. anymore and that what is made here is
inferior in quality. This is an incorrect impression that we believe a
quick flip through the following pages will dispel.

Along the same lines, the Foundation wants to show the world the
splendid array of quality American-made products. We are quite
proud of the fact that our publisher has arranged to have this book
translated into Japanese.

Perhaps most importantly, the Foundation is deeply committed to
educating consumers about the philosophy of buying American. We
hope to encourage enough consumers to buy quality American-made
products that there will be a positive effect on our troubled economy
and our chronic trade deficit. American manufacturers could use a
boost, and we hope this book is part of a widespread buy American
movement that gives it to them. Although our economic malaise and
manufacturing decline are complex problems with many sides and
without a clear, singular solution, buying American-made products is
one way the consumer can aid our national economy.


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WHY BUY AMERICAN
As noted above, one compelling reason to buy American is that it is a
direct way to help our struggling economy and the besieged
American manufacturing sector. It is a way to keep jobs and money
in the United States two things our country desperately requires for
economic recovery.

Another good reason to buy American is that it is usually in your
best interest as a consumer to do so. The Foundation believes most of
the time the best American products are the best products in the
world of their type. American products tend to be safer and,
although often more expensive initially, they embody a better long-
run value. They are designed for American standards and uses, and
it is easy to find replacement parts. Finally, American products
embody a cherished way of life.


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BUYING INTO A WAY OF LIFE
When you purchase an American-made products, you are also paying
for the American way of life. American products may be more
expensive for very good reasons. Their prices include the costs of:

1. Consumer protection

2. Environmental protection

3. Safe, humane working conditions

4. Decent worker wages

In contrast, products from other countries are cheaper because the
nations they come from do not have the high standard of living that
we value in this country. Many of them employ practices and wages
that the United States ended centuries ago. For instance, imported
goods may well be produced by child or prison labor or in factory of
workroom conditions that would never be acceptable in the United
States. Many do not have minimum wage requirements or worker
protection laws. The prison labor and appalling conditions of Chinese
factories have been well-documented. So have the environmental
degradation, child labor and exploitative wages in the Mexican
maquilladora factories.

All things considered, when you buy a quality American-made
product, you are purchasing a piece of a society with the most
freedom and highest standard of living of any nation in the entire
world. To help retain this way of life we all enjoy, we must
continually invest in it, and buying American is one very important
way to do so.


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BUT SHOULD I BUY AMERICAN AT ALL COSTS?
The Foundation does not recommend that you purchase poorly made
American products. If the free marketplace, which is the cornerstone
of capitalism, is to work, consumers must search for and purchase
the highest quality products possible. However, there are quality
American-made products in virtually every consumer category. With
the help of this book, we hope that you will find and purchase
American products every time.


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MADE IN THE U.S.A. 1992
This year, we have added many new companies and products. We
are pleased to include Buell Motor Co.a new U.S. sport motorcycle
manufacturer and Cooper Tire. We have significantly expanded the
chapters covering some of consumers' most frequent purchases
clothing, footwear and toys and games to include such companies as
Rocky Boots of Nelson, Ohio, Danner Boots of Portland, Ore., Intempo
Toys of Palo Alto, Calif., and Pendleton Woolen Mills of Portland.

Unfortunately, we have also had to remove a few listings. Keystone
cameras, which had been the country's sole remaining manufacturer
of 35mm cameras, this year filed for bankruptcy protection, was
bought and promptly moved production overseas. As of March, the
U.S. also loses its last American-owned domestic television
manufacturer as Zenith moves its last whole-set assembly operation
from Springfield, Mo. to Mexico.

Keeping track of the quality products made in the U.S.A. is a
tremendous task. The number of products on the market is
practically infinite and production is constantly shifting.
Consequently, producing this shopping guide is an ongoing process.
We are confident that the buy-American shopper will find this book
an excellent aid in purchasing everything from a ball point pen to a
new car or truck. We also know the reader will invariably want even
more information-more companies, more consumer categories, more
detailed content information, etc. To these readers we must say we
are getting there please bear with us as we continue to enlarge and
develop our buy-American guide.

All of that aside, the book you now hold in your hands is the most
comprehensive, interesting and readable catalogue of America's
finest products. From stuffed animals to grand pianos, this book will
point you in the right direction. Whenever possible, we tell you name
brands, company history and ownership, exactly where the product
is made, how to find it, price range and a company phone number.
Each chapter also attempts to give you a general idea of the health of
that particular industry. We will continue to expand and standardize
this type of information with each coming year.


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THE DEFINITION OF AMERICAN-MADE
Ideally, each of the products found in this book would be
manufactured by American-owned companies and contain 100%
American-made component parts. However, in today's global
marketplace, such products rarely exist.

All of the products recommended in this publication are
manufactured or assembled in the United States. Most of them
contain some imported parts, although the vast majority contain at
least majority U.S. content (51% and above). When there was no
alternative, or we felt it was a topic we must address as with
automobiles we note products manufactured by foreign companies in
the U.S. In rare cases, we note products that are merely assembled in
the u.S. and probably contain a high percentage of imported
components. However, rest assured that in every case we list the
best, most all-American products we could find.


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CHECKLIST FOR SHOPPING AMERICAN
This book will give you a head start in shopping American. However,
when venturing into categories this guide does not cover, or when
doing any purchasing at all, keep the following simple rules of thumb
in mind:

I. Read labels
Look for products clearly labelled Made in the U.S.A.
Don't be shy. Open the box or turn the item over, but find the phrase
that states where it was made. This is the only way to make
absolutely sure a products is or is not made in the United States.

II. Don't assume anything
Don't assume a product sold by an American company or advertised
or marked with American, the American flag or other patriotic
symbols is actually made in the U.S. Many such items are not.

Don't assume salespeople, or even the customer service departments
of companies, know where a product is made. Often times they do
not. Ask plenty of questions and whenever possible examine the
item yourself.

3. When in doubt, see #1
Remember, the label Made in the U.S.A. is your only true guarantee
that a product is made in the United States.

"Designed in the U.S.", "Engineered in the U.S." and other such phrases
are usually smoke screens for imported goods.


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Clothing
The Industry
According to the Crafted With Pride Council, the U.S. fiber, textile and
apparel sector employs 2.1 million Americans one out of 11 U.S.
manufacturing jobs. This is more than the petroleum refining,
primary metals or aircraft industries and two and a half times the
number of Americans employed in the automotive industry.

However, since 1980, approximately 581,480 jobs have been lost in
the fiber, textile and apparel industry.  Indeed, in 1990 alone,
approximately 95,500 U.S. jobs were lost in this field. Although the
U.S. textile and apparel industry used to be one of the nation's
leading earners of foreign exchange, in 1990 it accounted for one-
quarter of our nation's multi-billion dollar trade deficit. Most telling
of all is the fact that in the last decade, textile and apparel imports
into the U.S. have tripled most of them coming from nations with
unjust working conditions, including, in the case of China, forced
labor.

 Clearly, the textile and apparel industry is under siege. By making
a commitment to purchase American-made clothing, preferably
crafted from U.S. materials. Consumers can help stop this alarming
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American-Made Clothing
Looking for American-made clothing can be a chore. Oftentimes, it
seems as though there is very little American clothing available.
Turning over tags in stores and scouring advertisements for an
indication of where a piece of clothing was made is a tedious and
often frustrating process. This section provides general shopping tips
and a list of American-made brand names that should make your
shopping much easier. For the moment, however, let's discuss why
you should look for American-made clothing in the first place.

Aside from helping ease the decimation of the American apparel and
fabric industry, shopping for American clothing makes good sense.
For one thing, American-made clothing is typically of much higher
quality than imported clothing. American clothing is usually made
from better materials, and sewn more carefully than its imported
counterparts (excluding top-of-the-line designer clothing and
specialty items such as Irish hand-knit sweaters).

Although the high quality of American clothing often makes it more
expensive, it is worth the price in terms of durability. Ask yourself
how many cheap imported bargain clothes you have thrown out after
just one season because they shrank, ripped or showed undue wear.

American-made clothing also tends to be of a classic or non-faddish
style that makes it a good wardrobe investment. Cheap, here-one-
season-gone-the-next imported fad clothing must constantly be
replaced, whereas a high quality, classic piece of American clothing
will be around for years to come.

Finally, American-made clothing is designed for the American body
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Read Your Labels
The easiest way to find American-made clothing when you are
shopping is to read labels. Federal law requires every piece of
clothing sold in the United States to carry a tag that tells the
consumer where the garment was manufactured and where the
component materials originated. This labeling requirement makes it
far easier to determine exactly what you are getting when you
purchase a piece of clothing than with other consumer products. For
instance, a piece of clothing made in the U.S. from U.S. fabrics will
have a label that simply says, Made in the U.S.A. Clothing
manufactured in the U.S. from imported fabric will read, Made in the
U.S.A. of imported fabric(s), Made in the U.S.A., fabric from Germany,
India, etc., or something similar. Clothing made here from both
domestic and imported fabrics will say just that. Finally, imported
clothing will say, Made in Indonesia, Malaysia, or whatever country
the clothing came from.

Finding the label that states this manufacturing information is
usually easy. Although it occasionally appears on the hang tags, the
best place to look is on the clothing itself. Most often at the top of the
inside of the garment. If you have trouble finding the tag, turn the
garment inside out and check all the seams for the manufacturing
information tag. Only on rare occasion will you find a completely
unmarked garment.  If the salesperson cannot help you locate a tag,
assume the garment is imported. (American clothing manufacturers
are eager to mark their products Made in the U.S.A.)

Never assume that clothing is actually made in the U.S. just because
it is branded with a name that includes the word American, is
advertised or otherwise marked as being American, or uses such
phrases as an American classic or an American tradition. Many
companies import clothing, call it American this or that and hope
consumers will assume it is American-made.

By the same token, don't assume a foreign sounding name is
manufactured abroad. Not only do many American companies have
names that reflect the old country, but many foreign companies do
some of their manufacturing here.

Finally, clothing sold under historically American-made name brands
does not ensure that it is made in the U.S. As with many industries,
many U.S. clothing companies  now mix production between domestic
and offshore or they strictly import.


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Recommended Stores
With the exception of shops like Pier 1 that set out to sell
only imported goods, almost every store that sells clothing will have
some that is American-made. The challenge is reading labels
and finding out exactly what is what. However, some stores carry a
larger selection of American-made clothing than others. Find those
stores and patronize them.

Here are a few of the stores that the Foundation staff has found
to carry a good selection of American-made clothing:

Brooks Brothers

The Gap (50% U.S. made)

Kmart

Kuppenheimer (men's )

J.C. Penney

Richmond Brothers (men's)

Sears

Hart Schaffner and Marx Stores
(men's; including Wallachs, Raleighs,
Baskin, Silverwoods, Hastings,
Jas. K. Wilson, Zachry,
Leopold, Price & Rolle,
Anton's, Wolf Brothers,
Klopfenstein's, Walker's,
Porter-Stevens, Hanny's,
Liemandt's, Field Bros.,
Peer Gordon and Kleinhans).


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Recommended Brand Names
In any store, it helps to know brand names that make all or a good
amount of their clothing in the U.S. This saves a great deal of time
and frustration turning over labels. What follows is a brand by
brand,
company by company look at some of the best American clothing
manufacturers.  Although it is far from comprehensive, it should give
the consumer a healthy start when looking for American-made
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Suits and Sport Coats
Brooks Brothers   (Men's and Women's)
Brooks Brothers manufactures around 90% of its moderately priced
yet high quality men's and women's suits and blazers in the U.S.
Brooks Brothers suits fall in the $300-$600 range, although the
company offers custom- tailored
suits that may go as high as $1,000.

Traditional blazers range from $175-$375. Brooks Brothers suits and
blazers
can be purchased in Brooks Brothers' own stores or by catalogue.

[phone]  (Brooks Brothers)


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Kuppenheimer   (Men's)
Kuppenheimer sells inexpensive, good quality suits and sport jackets
in Kuppenheimer stores across the country. An average
Kuppenheimer suit costs around $175; a sport coat $100. Although
Kuppenheimer still makes all of its suit coats, sportcoats and slacks in
the U.S., Kuppenheimer accessories, particularly topcoats, are
increasingly imported.

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Oxxford (Men's)
Oxxford Clothes makes what are widely considered the best
American-made tailored suits and sport jackets. Oxxford suits and
sport coats have been almost entirely handmade in the company's
Chicago work rooms for over 75 years. The quality of Oxxford is so
well-known that the company does not do any advertising but
instead relies on word-of-mouth.

Oxxford suits retail for $1,000 and up, with Oxxford sport coats in the
$800 range. Oxxford recently expanded its products to include finely
crafted shirts ($100) and ties ($60-$75). Oxxford clothing can be
found at Bergdorf Goodman, Tripler's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys
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Pendleton  (Women's )
Pendleton Woolen Mills of Portland, Ore., manufactures excellent
women's suits available in better department and clothing stores
nationwide under Sophisticates of Pendleton and The Pendleton
Collection. All Pendleton suits are manufactured in Portland. These
suits are worth every stitch of their rather expensive price tags. For
more information, see the Pendleton listing in the Casual section of
this chapter.

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Richmond Brothers (Men's)
Richmond Brothers offers moderately priced, American-made suits
and sport
coats in Richmond Brothers stores and dealers nationwide.

Other suits (Men's)
Some other moderately priced, U.S.-made suits can be found under
the Atwood, Joseph Abood, Haspel, Halston, Hart Schaffner & Marx,
Hickey-Freeman, Palm Beach and Pferris brand names.

Other Suits (Women's)
The following designers make quality women's suits in the U.S. Many
of them also import some of their suits. So look for these name
brands, and then check your labels:Ralph Lauren, Jones N.Y., Evan
Picone, Shelli Segal, Paul Stanley, Bert Newman, Christian Dior,
Noviello-Bloom, Georges Marciano, Saville, E.R. Girard, Nicole Miller,
Albert Nipon, PSI Couture,Morgan Miller and Gianni Sport.


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Designer Clothing
A Word on Designers...
Designers make their clothing all over the world. Clothing bearing a
European designer's name does not necessarily mean that clothing is
imported. For example, many men's European designers
manufacture clothing, particularly suits and sport jackets, in the U.S.,
including Austin-Reed, Burberry's, Ungaro of Paris and Christian Dior.
So, if you are a designer shopper and want to shop American, don't
discount European names: check your labels, you may be surprised at
what you find.

By the same token, some American designers do very little
production in the U.S. For example, Liz Claiborne makes next to
nothing here. In addition, although Perry Ellis makes its tailored
clothing in the U.S., it also does a significant amount of importing.
Ellis' American Series, men's clothing line and women's "America
Casual Wear" - which are almost entirely imported save a few logo
cotton T-shirts - are particularly disappointing.

All of the designer clothing mentioned below offers all or largely
U.S.-made clothing. This clothing can be found at better department
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Designer Coats (Women's)
Interestingly enough, many designers-even those that do very little
manufacturing in the U.S.make top-quality coats in the U.S. Designers
that manufacture women's coats here include Anne Klein, Perry Ellis,
Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Evan-Picone, Fashions by Jill, Karen,
Tahari, Bicci, Jones New York, J.G. Hook, Liz Callahan and Carole
Cohen.


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Clothing Recommended Designers:

Boston Prepatory Co.
Boston Prepatory began in 1986 with two shirts, a creative mind and
some fun.  Ben Narasin, then twenty-one, took two oxford shirts from
his closet and had a tailor switch the front panels to create two bi-
colored shirts.  Thus, the Original Panels shirt was invented.

Boston Prep is on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing U.S. companies
and has eight factories across the Unites States.  The company, now
based in New York, sells to department and speciality stores
including Macy's and Nordstrom.

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Georges Marciano (Women's)
The Georges Marciano Boutique Collection is designer Georges
Marciano's signature collection of sophisticated career and lifestyle
wear that encourages women to think in terms of wardrobe building.
This premier mix of jackets, skirts, pants and shorts is available in an
abundance of bold and subtle colors, patterns and styles in top
quality materials, including wool and silk. Georges Marciano prides
himself on manufacturing the majority of his clothing in the U.S.

Marciano also designs a full line of American-made Guess? casual
clothing which is discussed in the next section.

Carole Miller (Women's)
Carole Miller makes a good selection of women's dress clothing in the
U.S., including a variety of very attractive skirt and blouse sets.

Albert Nipon (Women's)
Albert Nipon manufactures many of its top-of-the-line women's
designer dress fashions in the U.S.


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Men's Dress Shirts
It is fairly easy to find quality men's dress shirts made in the U.S.A.
Most department stores offer American-made shirts under their own
label. Eagle, Hathaway, Christian Dior and Burberry make dress shirts
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Women's Blouses
It is also relatively easy to find high quality women's blouses made
in the U.S.A. Evan Picone, Carole Little, Shelli Segal, Finity, Gianni
Sport, Georges Marciano, J.C. Penney's Worthington, Sag Harbor,
Calvin Klein and Brooks Brothers are some of the name brand
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Alps Sportswear  (Sweaters)
Alps Sportswear was founded as a family business in Boston, Mass.,
in 1934. Alps offers a large variety of comfortable, well-sized,
traditionally styled natural fiber sweaters that are suitable for all
sorts of leisure and outdoor activity.

These sweaters are available in men's and women's, full and vest,
button up and pull-over, crew neck and high neck styles in 100%
cotton, 100% virgin worsted wool and wool blends. Alps sweaters are
moderately priced at approximately $20-$35.

Alps also offers high quality cotton turtlenecks, shorts and T-shirts
as well as Moose Fleece pullovers and 100% cotton afghans.  All Alps
products are made in Berwick, PA and are available in clothing and
outdoor shops nationwide.

[phone] (Alps Sportswear)


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Cooper Sportswear
Cooper Sportwear was the original supplier of A-2 leather flight
jackets to the U.S. Air Force during WWII. More than 45 years later,
these jackets are again official clothing for the Air Force. These top-
quality, American-made
jackets are currently manufactured by MBI Flight Gear and may be
individually ordered by calling MBI. Each jacket costs $206, including
shipping.

[phone] (Cooper)


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Cross Creek (Knit Shirts)
Cross Creek Apparel has been making all of its high quality leisure
clothing in the U.S. since 1935. In fact, the company's dealer
catalogue boasts, As always, the Cross Creek Collection is made
proudly and completely in the United States. Cross Creek is best
known for its excellent men's knit shirts. All Cross Creek knits are
short-sleeved shirts sporting solids and stripes, collared and jersey
styles in cotton pique or combed cotton. Cross Creek also offers a
men's turtleneck or two and a Pro Collection golf line that features
several women's knit shirts, Cross Creek logo knit tops and men's
shorts and pants. Cross Creek tops are well-made, durable shirts that
are well worth their price tag. Cross Creek shirts and other products
are available at better department stores nationwide.

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Cross Creek (Knit Shirts)
[phone] (Cross Creek)



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Crossings (Sweaters and Knits)
Crossings is a subsidiary of Geneco Co. Crossings makes all of its
fashionable, natural fiber men's cotton and wool sweaters in Garden
City, N.J. Since 1991, the company has also been making women's
sweaters and a variety of men's and women's related knit separates-
approximately 20% of which are imported. Crossings clothing is
available at better department price and specialty stores nationwide.

[phone] (Crossings)



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Hue (Women's Tights and Leggings)
Hue, a division of Moskal and Chilewich, is quite an American
entrepreneurial success story. In 1978, business partners Kathy
Moskal and Sandy Chilewich revolutionized the women's legwear
industry by introducing an array of bright colorful cotton tights. The
company has grown by leaps and bounds, creating and then
dominating U.S.  fashion trends, and working its way to the top of the
casual legwear industry.

Hue manufactures a stunning variety of colored, patterned, lace and
other innovative tights, leggings and shorts, as well as unique
bodywear. The company recently introduced maternity, large sizes
and little girl's legwear. All of Hue's 54 styles and 25 colors are
manufactured in Mebane, N.C., and can be found in better
department and specialty stores nationwide.



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Guess? (Jeans and Casual Clothing)
In 1981, Georges Marciano was already a successful designer,
manufacturer and retailer when he first introduced a line of all
American-made, first-ever stone-washed Guess? jeans. The jeans
were an overwhelming smash and Marciano went on to develop an
entire line of casual Guess? clothing. Guess? clothing for men and
women includes Marciano's award-winning jeans, as well as
comfortable, highly durable skirts and jackets-all designed to shake
up the imagination and convey that certain Guess? mystique.
Although denim figures prominently in Guess? clothing, it also
includes crepe, gabardine, rayon, organza, and silk. Marciano's men's
collection runs the gamut from rugged wear to dressier separates,
including jeans, jackets, blazers, knitwear and a variety of prints-all
featuring the traditional flair of the Wild West. Guess? also makes
children's and infant clothing, which is discussed in the Children's
Clothing section of this chapter.

Although originally from France, Marciano now resides in California
and takes particular pride in the fact that approximately 90% of
Guess? clothing and all Guess? jeans are manufactured in the United
States. Guess? clothing can be found in better department and
clothing stores nationwide.



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OshKosh (Men's and Women's)
OshKosh B'Gosh's hickory striped denim bib overalls were first worn
in the late 1800's by frontier railroad workers and farmers whose
jobs required sturdy rugged clothing Today, OshKosh B'Gosh still
offers a line of basic, rugged workwear, but primarily produces
casual bib overalls for adults and  children. The majority of OshKosh
clothing is still made in the United States.



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Ruff Hewn (Men's and Women's )
Ruff Hewn clothing for men and women is manufactured by W & J
Rives. The clothing is named for Barclay Ruffin Hewn (Ruff), an
American adventurer who pitched in to help outfit the 1900 U.S.
Olympics team and who made the Utility Work Clothing for the New
Deal's National Industrial Recovery Act and the uniforms of the WWI
Allied forces.

Ruff Hewn clothing is practical, classically styled, quality clothing
that is designed for a wide range of after-work activities. From jeans,
khakis and casual skirts to blazers and dress shirts/blouses, Ruff
Hewn clothing is meant to capture comfort and an individualistic
style-while evoking a mood that recalls American heroes and the
American spirit of adventure. Ruff Hewn clothing is approximately
90% made in the U.S. and is sold in major department stores
nationwide.

(800) 334-871 (Ruff Hewn)



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Ruff Hewn (Men's and Women's )

(800) 334-871 (Ruff Hewn)



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Pendleton
Pendleton Woolen Mills of Portland, Ore., has been known for high
quality woolen goods since 1895, when it produced robes for the
Indian trade and bed blankets and finished woolen goods for
Western settlers. A family-owned business, Pendleton is a
completely vertically integrated company that performs every step
in processing-from raw wool to the finished product here in the U.S.
This makes Pendleton clothing about as American as you can get. As
the company explains, "At Pendleton, we control the entire
manufacturing process ourselves. Under our own roofs, here in
America."

Pendleton's Oregon, Washington, Nebraska and Iowa plants
manufacture top- quality 100% virgin wool men's and women's dress
and casual clothing, including the extraordinary men's Pendleton
Shirt, which is available in five different weights, 12 different styles
and over 100 exclusive fabric designs.

Women's dress-casual styles are sold under the Knockabouts line.
The company also continues to manufacture Indian blankets.

Pendleton clothing is fairly expensive. However, timely yet timeless
design, 100% virgin wool and vertical manufacturing
make Pendleton clothing an unbeatable buy for its American-made
quality and value.


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Queensboro Shirt Co.
Queensboro Shirt Co. specializes in custom embroidered, American-
made 100% cotton logo polo and golf shirts. Queensboro also offers
logo sweatshirts, sweaters, baseball hats and tote bags. The company
is dedicated to offering superior quality, beautifully embroidered
clothing, quickly, courteously and at a reasonable cost.  Queensboro
believes so strongly that its products are some of the absolute best
that it guarantees every one of them and vows, At any time, for any
reason, you have the right to return anything you buy from us for a
full refund or replacement.

Queensboro shirts are available in both long and short sleeve for
approximately $20-$37 each, depending on the quantity bought.
Queensboro's other items range from approximately $20 a tote bag to
$32 a sweater also depending on the number ordered.

The company will work from an existing logo or help you create a
new one. All Queensboro products are manufactured in the U.S. in
Tennessee, New Jersey or North Carolina, and are ideal for groups or
businesses that want promotional or employee logo products to be
American-made.

[phone] (Queensboro Shirt Co.)


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Jeans
Despite the United States' reputation as the world's source of blue
jeans, jeans sold in the U.S. are a mix of imported and domestic pairs.
To varying degrees, all of the big name brand jeans are still
manufactured in the states. To help you with your label watching,
here is the breakdown for major name brand jeans sold in the U.S.A.:

Calvin Klein, 100% made in the U.S.A.

Guess?, 100% made in the U.S.A.

Wrangler, 100% made in the U.S.A.

Levi, approximately 95% made in the U.S.A.

Jordache, most made in the U.S.A.

Lee, some made in the U.S.A.

Gap, men's 90% made in the U.S; women's 50%

Weekends, (J.C. Penney)some made in the U.S.A.

Rustler, imported.


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Children's Clothing


The following companies manufacture children's
clothing in the U.S.:


Infants and Toddlers:

Carters

Healthtex

Baby Guess?

Land's End Catalogue

OshKosh



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Children's Clothing:
Heavy U.S. Production

Body Glove- Girls' actionwear.

Brooks Brothers- Boys' dress-casual clothing; 90% U.S.-made.
[phone]

Bull Frog- Jogsuits and 2-piece fleece outfits; over 80% U.S.-made.

Crayola Kids- Bright colorful boys' and girls' clothes; all U.S.-made;
available through Spiegel catalogue.
[phone]

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Guess?- KidsBoys' and girls' trend-setting apparel; 90% made in the
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Hue- Girls' tights, leggings and bodywear; all American-made.

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Heavy U.S. Production
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OshKosh, Infant and children's wear, including the classic OshKosh
denim overalls; majority U.S. made.

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Children's Clothing:
Heavy U.S. Production
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OshKosh, Infant and children's wear, including the classic OshKosh
denim overalls; majority U.S. made.

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LA Movers- Boys', girls' and misses sportswear; available Penney's,
Sears, Ames, Target, etc.: 100% U.S. made.

Lands' End- catalogue%
[phone].

Palmetto's- Casual boys' and girls' wear; approximately 60-65% U.S.
made.

Russell- Boys' and girls' sportswear; 100% U.S. made.

Zonk,  Boys' and young men's T-shirts and beachwear; 100% made in
Portland, Ore.


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Some U.S. production

Cherokee

Everlast, Boys' and girls' active/sportswear sold under Everlast, Bum,
Nautica and Riddell labels; about 50% U.S.-made.

Gap Kids- Jeans and cotton separates; approximately 50% U.S.-made.

Lees- Boys' and girls' jeans and other denim clothing; mixed
production.

Levi- Denim basics, casual dress clothes for infants through youth;
not as much U.S. production as you would think-check your tags.

Pacific Coast Highway- Boys' and young mens' sportswear;
approximately 40% U.S.-made, although the company is trying to
shift more production back to the U.S.

Strike Four

Surfers Alliance

TFW- Boys' and young men's sport and dresswear; approximately
50% made in U.S.


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Athletic and Outdoor Clothing


Champion Sportswear
Champion manufactures some of the highest quality athletic wear
available. Champion offers a full line of athletic clothing, including
heavy duty T-shirts and shorts and its well-known line of fleece
sweatshirts and sweatpants.
Although Champion sportswear is fairly expensive as sweats go, it is
very well-made, durable sportswear that is worth the initial
investment.

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Russell
Russell makes 100% of its excellent sportswear sold in the U.S. in
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. Russell
sportswear can be purchased in department and sporting goods
stores nationwide or through the L.L. Bean catalogue.


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Everlast
U.S.A. Classic manufactures about half of its Everlast Bum (children),
Nautica (youthwear) and Riddell active wear in the U.S. in Tennessee
and Alabama.


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Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex is a highly durable, breathable, waterproof fabric that
revolutionized outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories. This
unique fabric, which is found in a wide range of items all over the
world, was developed in 1969 by Bob Gore as a spin-off of his
Newark, Del., company's work with polytetrafluoroethylene-insulated
electronic cables.

Today, W.L. Gore and Associates is still headquartered in Delaware,
but is now a global company with plants and offices around the
world. However, Gore-Tex fabric for the U.S. market is manufactured
in Elkton, Md. Companies that  purchase this fabric may or may not
assemble the final garment in the U.S., although most do. So, although
a Gore-Tex tag usually means a U.S. garment, it is really only a
guarantee of American-made fabrics-so watch your labels.

That being said, the best source of American-made rainwear and
other waterproof clothing is that constructed from Gore-Tex. It has
an unsurpassed degree of durability and a combination of
waterproof/breathability ideal for any type of outdoor activity. Gore-
Tex waterproof outerwear is state-of-the-art clothing that, although
expensive, is simply the best that money can buy and pays for itself
in durability and function. Best of all, Gore-Tex rainwear sold in the
U.S. is usually assembled in the U.S. This stands in stark contrast to
the all-imported coated nylon and plastic rainwear that is always
imported.

(800) 431-GORE (Gore and Associates)


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Patagonia
Patagonia , a subsidiary of Lost Arrow Corp., is a California-based
firm that manufactures roughly 60% of its top-notch outdoor clothing
in the United States.

Patagonia's 100% U.S.-made Capilene long underwear is ideal for
winter sporting activities or outdoor work situations. Patagonia
Capilene underwear is by far the best long underwear on the market.
The underwear is constructed from North Carolina-made capilene,
which not only insulates but "wicks" moisture away from the skin.
Consequently, this capilene underwear does not get wet and clammy
like  cotton long underwear, but actually pulls moisture away from
the body and then dries itself with the wearer's body heat. As any
outdoor enthusiast knows, staying dry is half the battle in keeping
warm.

Patagonia's capilene underwear is superior to other wicking
polyester underwear, like polypropilene, in that it does not retain
odor and can be machine dried. Patagonia Capilene long underwear is
available in four different weights to suit various type of activities
and is available in both children's and adult sizes. Patagonia clothing
can be found in outdoor and wilderness shops nationwide or ordered
through the Patagonia catalogue.

[phone] (Patagonia)


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Wigwam (Socks, Hats and Gloves)
When cold weather strikes, Wigwam accessories are the place to look
for relief. Wigwam Mills makes hundreds of socks for athletics,
outdoor activities and casual wear and a large assortment of knit
hats and gloves. Wigwam accessories are all manufactured in
Sheboygan, Wis., and are exported everywhere, including Taiwan,
Japan, Italy, France, Germany and Scandinavia. Although Wigwam
accessories may be a bit more expensive than other brands, they are
a deal in terms of quality. Says Senior Vice President Gene Oeschger,
We make a quality product and everyone in the
world is willing to pay a little more for it.


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Mail-Order Catalogue Shopping
Shopping by catalogue is an easy way to find American- made
clothing. This is because all mail-order catalogues must mark each
and every item as either imported or made in the U.S. Flipping
through the pages of a catalogue can be much easier than searching
for labels among racks of store-bought clothing. There are two U.S.
catalogue companies that offer a great deal of American-made
clothing:


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L.L. Bean
It all started in 1912 when Leon Leonwood Bean began making and
selling mail-order Maine Hunting Shoes out of his brother's Freeport,
Maine, dry goods store. Although the original Maine Hunting Shoe
was a disaster and 90 out of the first 100 were returned, Bean
refunded or replaced every pair with an improved Maine Hunting
Shoe. The rest, as they say, is history.

L.L. Bean has grown into a massive mail-order company that offers
5,500 different items in over 20 yearly catalogues, including outdoor
and casual clothing, shoes, a variety of household and outdoor goods-
and, of course, the Maine Hunting Shoe. Some things, however, have
not changed. L.L. Bean still sells basic, quality, durable goods that
carry an unconditional 100% guarantee and L.L. Bean's retail store
and phone lines are still open 24 hours a day, much in the same way
that Leon Bean used to oblige needy hunters who who would stop by
his dry goods store in the middle of the night. Best of all, well over
75% of the goods in L.L. Bean catalogues are made in the U.S. either
by Bean's Brunswick, Maine. manufacturing facility or by other U.S.
companies.

L.L. Bean products can be purchased at factory outlets in Maine and
New Hampshire, the 24-hour Freeport, Maine retail store or by mail.

[phone] (L .L. Bean-24 hrs.)


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Lands' End
Lands' End began as a small manufacturer of racing sailboat
equipment and rainsuits in a Chicago basement in 1963. As the
company expanded into a full-fledged mail- order company that sold
casual and outdoor clothing, footwear and household and outdoor
goods, it moved to the tiny town of Dodgeville, Wis. Lands' End
remains in Dodgeville where it takes special pride in the joy and
dedication of its workers.

Although Lands' End offers a few more imported goods than L.L.
Bean, made in the U.S.A. merchandise manufactured by Lands' End's
Dodgeville workers or its U.S. suppliers dominates the pages of the
catalogue. One advantage of the Lands' End catalogue is that it
includes a large assortment of American-made children's and infant
wear. All  Lands' End products are submitted to rigorous quality
inspection, are guaranteed and are shipped within 36 hours (48 for
monogrammed items).

[phone] (Lands' End 24-hour)


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The Industry
Despite the fact that American footwear is considered among the
finest in the world, the U.S. shoe industry is in trouble. Imports rose
412% from 1968 to 1990, while domestic production dropped so low
that the U.S. now produces fewer shoes per capita than during the
Great Depression. This flood of imported shoes has cost Americans
jobs and weakened the high standards Americans have become
accustomed to in their footwear.

Some consumers buy European shoes because they think they are
more stylish. European shoes (women's in particular) may appear
more elegant, but many are built from shoe lasts (molds) purchased
from Asian countries, where people generally have smaller and
narrower feet than in the West. Consequently, many stylish pairs of
European shoes are uncomfortable and even painful.

Consumers also choose imported shoes because they are generally
cheaper. However, cheap imports are like cheap anything else-what
you save at the register, you lose in terms of durability and quality.
U.S. shoe manufacturers produce much less than their European and
Asian competition. Consequently, U.S. shoe manufacturers
concentrate on quality-not quantity- and continue to earn American
shoes a worldwide reputation for comfort, durability and unrivaled
quality.


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Athletic shoes
Although the athletic shoe market is dominated by imports and
Nikes and Reeboks seem to be everywhere, there are a few
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New Balance
New Balance Athletic Shoe  began in 1906. Although the company
originally produced arch supports and orthopedic shoes, in the mid-
1950s New Balance began to work with runners to manufacture
custom-made running shoes. In 1976, New Balance introduced the
M320 running shoe, which was named the number one shoe on the
market by Runners World magazine. New Balance has been in the top
ranks of the athletic shoe industry ever since.

As recently as 1991, a German trade magazine ranked New Balance
shoes above Asics, Etonic, Karfu, Nike, Reebok, Converse, Lotto and
Adidas; all imports. Clearly, New Balance quality is recognized the
world over. In fact, in 1991 alone, New Balance exported over 1
million pairs of its athletic shoes to Japan.

New Balance is especially noted for its superior product design. For
instance, it was the first company to offer width sizing in athletic
shoes and today remains the only major manufacturer to offer it.

New Balance manufactures a complete line of athletic shoes for men
and women, including running, court, cross court, basketball (men
only), hiking and walking shoes.

New Balance walking shoes are one of the company's newest product
lines and are expected to be the company's second-largest category
after running shoes. These walking shoes are made almost
exclusively in the U.S. and are a high quality alternative to all-
imported Rockports.

Although most New Balance shoes are made in the Boston area or
Maine, about 15 percent are imported, so check your labels on these
shoes. They sell between $45 and $60 and are available in shoe,
sporting and department stores  and through the L.L. Bean catalogue.

(800) 253-SHOE (New Balance)



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New Balance

(800) 253-SHOE (New Balance)



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Saucony (Running Shoes Only)
Almost all Saucony (pronounced sock-oni) running shoes
manufactured by Hyde Athletic Industries  are made in the U.S. in
Bangor, Maine.

Saucony running shoes feature a variety of models built on straight,
curved or standard lasts (molds) that ensure that Sauconys
accommodate a variety of foot shapes and running needs. These
shoes cost between $65 and $105 and are available at athletic
footwear chains such as Footlocker and Athlete's Foot and
department stores nationwide. Be careful other types of Saucony
athlete's shoes are typically imported.

800) 365-7282 (Saucony)



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Vans (Fashion Tennis Shoes)
Van Doren Rubber hand makes 100% of its Vans tennis shoes in
Orange, Calif. The company started out in 1966 manufacturing canvas
tennis shoes and selling them directly to the public in its own
California stores.

The skateboard craze of the 1970s and an appearance of a pair of
black and white checked Vans on movie star Jeff Spicoli in the 1980
hit Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped turn Vans into a virtual
nationwide craze.

Today, Vans offers a dizzying array of 200 fashionable leisure shoes
for women, men, children and infants. From classic deck shoes and
slip-ons to trendy high tops and midcut shoes, all Vans combine CVO
uppers and thick bottom soles to create the Vans signature look. The
shoes come in either canvas or suede and are available in a variety
of colors, including brights, earth tones, neutrals, pastels, solids and
prints. Or you can custom order a pair of your own design. A basic
Vans canvas tennis shoe is a good alternative to all-imported Keds.

Vans are exported to 43 countries. They are available in the U.S. in
over 4,600 outlets nationwide and are modestly priced at between
$20 and $40.

(800) VANS-800 (Van Doren)


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Converse (Classic Canvas Tennis Shoes Only)
Converse is currently owned by Interco Inc. It is no longer much of
an American shoe manufacturer. The only models Converse now
manufactures in the U.S. are its classic canvas tennis shoes, which are
made in Lumberton, N.C.

One of these is the All Star, often called the Chuck Taylor, or chucks.
Originally introduced in 1917, this historic piece of American
footwear has evolved from a purely functional basketball shoe to a
leisure footwear fashion statement available in 56 different colors
and styles. By the shoe's 70-year anniversary in 1987, 300 million
pairs had been sold around the world.

Converse's more feminine SkidGrip basic tie canvas tennis shoes
are also made in Lumberton, as are the Jack Purcell men's large
rubber toe tennis shoes.



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Dexter
The Dexter Shoe Corp., which is the nation's largest privately owned
footwear manufacturer, makes Action Walker athletic shoes for
women.

Constructed of soft, lightweight leather with a durable, flexible
rubber outsole, these shoes provide superior ventilation and shock
absorption to help reduce fatigue when walking.


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Dress Shoes


Allen Edmonds (Men's and Women's)
Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corp. of Port Washington, Wis., started making
shoes in 1922, when Elbert Allen helped revolutionize the shoe
industry by manufacturing shoes without the traditional nails and
stiff steel shank. Over the years, the company changed both
ownership and focus many times. Today, the company is owned by
president John Stollenwerk and 19 employees who saved the
company from an out-of-state buy out and possible offshore
production in 1989. The company is also the proud manufacturer of
some of the finest handcrafted dress shoes in the world.

Allen-Edmonds shoes show up on some of the most famous feet that
tread the globe-including President George Bush's. These fine shoes
are exported to 33 countries and received the U.S. Commerce
Department's E award for exporting. Allen-Edmonds even exports to
Japan thanks in part to Stollenwerk's brazen decision to crash a 1987
Tokyo footwear trade show that had denied the company a display
booth.

Allen-Edmonds shoes are top quality, classic style dress shoes for
both men and women. The men's shoes are handmade from the
finest lightweight, supple and breathable leathers and feature the
largest array of sizes in the world (size AAAA to EEE and 5 to 18).
The shoes also feature the flexibility of a shankless stitched welt
design, the comfort and breathability of all leather soles, and a foot-
conforming cork insole. The materials and design combine to create
an extremely comfortable shoe. Because they are among the best of
the best, these shoes carry a fairly hefty price tag. The average cost
of a pair of Allen-Edmond's men's shoes is $230 but can go as high as
$1,500.

Originally a manufacturer of men's shoes only, Allen- Edmonds began
offering women's dress shoes in 1989.  The 1992 selection is a
wonderful array of classic style, low-heel dress shoes and boots
made from the best calfskin, suedes, chamois and exotic leathers
available. There are 25 different models, including slip-on, buckle
and tie dress shoes as well  as more casual yet fashionable boots and
demiboots.

Although much of its shoe leather is imported, Allen- Edmonds
manufactures every single pair of its shoes with the help of 400
employees in Port Washington and Lake Church, Wis. Allen-Edmonds'
shoes can be found at quality department and shoe stores
nationwide.

[phone] (Allen-Edmonds)



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Walk-Over (Men's and Women's)
Walk-Over is another company that makes all of its high quality
men's and women's shoes in the United States (Bridgewater, Mass.).
Walk-Over shoes are manufactured by the Geo. E. Keith Co., which
has been making shoes in the U.S. since 1758-making it the oldest
shoemaker in America.

The company has undergone an incredible turnaround since it was
purchased by John S. Thorbeck in 1990. A former Bass and
Timberland executive, Thorbeck came to  the company with a
commitment to continuing Walk-Over's reputation for an extremely
high quality shoe. As far as Thorbeck is concerned, the American
consumer is ready to replace cheap mass-produced imports with
quality shoes, and Walk-Over will answer that need. Says Thorbeck, I
think Walk-Over is a an example of stubborn, crafted quality and of
workers skilled enough to rise to the new demand for it.

Walk-Over shoes are made in a unique process called Geo-Welt shoe
construction, in which the upper is stitched to the inner sole and base
(or welt) of the shoe. It is the highest quality shoe construction
possible, and Geo. E. Keith is one of the few remaining U.S.
manufacturers to use it. Geo-welt construction provides fit, comfort
and durability unequaled by other brands that often simply cement
the upper to the sole.

Walk-Over shoes include top quality calfskin dress shoes, Sean and
Ryan dress-casual suedes and the basic bucks and saddles that the
company is famous for. Prices range from approximately $75 to
$180. All Walk-Over shoes offer a great deal of quality and give
testament to the company's motto: Walk-Over shoes are made to a
standard, not a price. Although Walk-Over shoes are available at
better department and shoe stores nationwide, the company also
makes shoes for J.W. Nordstroms, Armani, L..L. Bean and Reebok

[phone] (Walk-Over)



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Walk-Over (Men's and Women's)

[phone] (Walk-Over)


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Dexter (Men's)
Dexter Shoe Co. manufactures a wide variety of shoes in Maine,
including both dress shoes and casual footwear.

Dexter's men's dress Comfort Classics combine the comfort and
dryness of Dri-Lex linings with the refined looks of a contemporary
dress shoe. Priced under $100, Comfort Classics are also a comfort to
the pocketbook.

Footwear Marketing Insights, the "Industry Research Firm," states
that Dexter holds the #1 ranked share of the men's dress and casual
shoe market.


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E.T. Wright (Men's)
Executive Shoe Co. is a family-owned business that celebrated its
100th anniversary in 1991. It is also the producer of E.T. Wright
American-made men's dress shoes. The only E.T. Wright imports are
its high-priced Italian slip-ons which comprise a very small,
exclusive portion of its business. The
rest of its high quality shoes are manufactured in Bangor, Maine,
Carlisle, Pa., and Franklin and Marlington, WV. E.T. Wrights, which
retail for $100 to $190, are available in department stores such as
Nordstroms and Marshall Fields, or by ordering directly from the
company.

[phone]. (E.T. Wright)


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Florsheim (Men's)
Although it imports many of its other shoes, Florsheim Shoe Co. of
Chicago, Ill., makes most of its very fine, classic men's dress shoes in
its factories in Michigan, Illinois and Missouri. These shoes are priced
at between $80 and $250 and are available at Florsheim and
independent shoe stores nationwide.



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Johnston & Murphy (Men's)
Johnston & Murphy of Nashville, Tenn. was established in 1850,
making it one of the oldest shoe manufacturers in the U.S. This
company makes the majority (about 85%) of its shoes in the U.S. in
Nashville and Danville, Ky. and Fulton, Miss.

Johnston & Murphy shoes are high-quality, men's dress shoes based
on a century and a half of excellence and favored by such
discriminating customers as presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Warren
Harding. J&M shoes are available at Johnston & Murphy's own shoe
stores and better department and specialty stores. Customers may
also call and request catalogues and order by mail.

[phone] (J&M)


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Bostonian (Men's)
Bostonian shoes are made by C&J Clark, a very large British global
footwear manufacturer. However, approximately 80% of Bostonian's
men's shoes are made in the U.S. in the company's West Virginia and
Pennsylvania factories. Bostonian is best known for its men's dress
shoes-the majority of which are made in their U.S. plants. Bostonian
men's dress shoes retail for between $100 and $150.

[phone] (Bostonian)


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Hanover (Men's)
Hanover shoes are also manufactured by C&J Clark-mostly in the U.S.
Although Hanover shoes include Stetson and Sierra weekend sports
shoes and other casual men's footwear, the company is best known
for its men's dress shoes and hand-sewn loafers. Hanover shoes are
sold only  in Hanover shoe stores or by catalogue, a practice that
eliminates the middleman and makes these shoes 30%-60% cheaper
than most.

[phone] (Hanover)



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Easy Spirit (Women's)
Easy Spirit women's dress shoes are manufactured by  U.S. Shoe Corp.
in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Easy Spirit shoes combine the
technology of a walking shoe with the styling of a fashionable pump
to create attractive yet extremely comfortable women's heels. These
shoes, which look like a pump yet feel like a sneaker, are available in
one to two and a half inch heels in 19 different colors and six
different styles. They also come in over 90 widths and sizes to
ensure a perfect fit. Sculpted on more footlike, contoured lasts and
constructed with a shock blocker patented suspension
system and the latest in high density, self-renewing foam, these
shoes ensure the wearer the ability to walk further and stand longer
in approximately $72 of unrivaled comfort.

800-EASY-244 (Easy Spirit )



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Joyce (Women's)
Joyce shoes are also manufactured by U.S. Shoe. Traditionally known
for moderately priced basic pumps, Joyce shoes have recently shifted
focus to offer a variety of moderately priced, fashionable dress shoes.
Although the traditional pumps are still available and a good buy at
around $56 a pair, Joyce shoes now include moderately priced
renditions of expensive fashion shoes. These 24-hour shoes are a bit
more versatile than a traditional pump and are priced right at under
$50 a pair.

Some of Joyce's newest shoes are made from a high quality, state-of-
the-art synthetic material called chimera, which is virtually
indistinguishable from genuine (expensive) kidskin. Joyce's new
chimera shoes are targeted at women who avoid leather on principle
and those who do not want to pay the high cost of leather.

About 80% of Joyce shoes are made in the U.S.A. in the same Ohio,
Indiana and Kentucky factories that make U.S. Shoe's Easy Spirit and
Selby brand shoes. All Joyce shoes still come in an extensive variety
of widths and sizes and can be found at Joyce-Selby shoe stores and
other independent shoe retailers nationwide.

[phone] (Joyce )


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Joyce (Women's)

[phone] (Joyce )


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Lifestride (Women's)
Brown Shoe Co. of St. Louis, Mo., is the nation's largest domestic
manufacturer of footwear. Brown's Lifestride dress shoe line, which
is 90% made in the U.S., contains contemporary styled dress shoes for
the young career woman. U.S.-made Lifestrides are manufactured in
Missouri and Tennessee and retail for a moderate $30-$40.


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Naturalizer (Women's)
Brown Shoe also makes Naturalizer traditional style dress shoes.
Although Naturalizer shoes have been around for 65 years, they
remain the best selling women's shoes in the country.
Approximately 75% of these $45-$55 shoes are made in the United
States in Missouri and Tennessee.


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Selby (Women's)
Selby has been making quality women's dress and casual shoes for
over 100 years. Once an independent company, Selby is now owned
by U.S. Shoe. Selby shoes are fashionable comfort footwear ranging
from tailored dress shoes to casual lifestyle shoes. Whatever the
model, Selby shoes are renowned for their superior comfort and
flexibility-factors that keep Selby customers coming back time and
time again. As the company likes to say, Once you wear a pair of
Selbys, you are pretty much a customer for life.

With the exception of its sandals, all Selby shoes are made in the
U.S. in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Selby comfort shoes are priced at
between $60 and $80 and are available at Joyce-Selby and other
shoe stores, department stores and catalogues nationwide.

(800) 252-SHOE (Selby)


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Casual shoes


Dexter (Men's and Women's)
One of the best places to look for American-made casual footwear is
Dexter Shoe Co. of Dexter, Maine. Dexter has been making every pair
of its high quality shoes and boots for men, women and children in
Maine since 1957, and has become the largest privately owned shoe
manufacturer in the U.S.

Dexter makes an extensive assortment of dress and casual shoes.
There are top of the line dress shoes for men including the Comfort
Classic signature collection discussed earlier. Dexter also makes two
top-notch boat shoes-The Captain, a high performance boat shoe
designed for all types of weather and hardy casual wear, and the
ultra-comfortable Navigator. Dexter's other offerings include loafers,
all weather boots and camp mocs.

Dexter's shoes for women range from the Venetian style slip-ons
found in the Comfort Collection to the classic, hand-sewn leather sole
Sporting Life Handsewn Casuals. Dexter even makes a full range of
women's fashion boots. All of Dexter's shoes are priced under $100
and are available at department and shoe stores nationwide.

[phone] (Dexter)



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Dexter (Men's and Women's)


[phone] (Dexter)



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Bass (Men's and Women's)
G.H. Bass and Co. has been making top quality classic style shoes in
Wilton, Maine, since 1876. Although Bass makes a wide variety of
footwear today and maintains plants in both Puerto Rico and Brazil,
the company still makes most of its well-loved favorites such as its
hand-crafted Weejuns loafers in Maine.

These shoes are perhaps the epitome of Bass craftsmanship and
durability and a look that never wears out. Other Bass offering
include buc, saddle, outdoor, tailored and sport shoes and Sunjuns
sandals.

(800) 950-BASS (Bass)



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Sebago (Men's and Women's)
Sebago Inc. makes the vast majority of its quality shoes in
Westbrook and Bridgton, Maine, just as it has been doing for a little
under 50 years.

Sebago shoes include its world famous Docksides boating moccasins,
classic dress loafers and an Adventure Collection of sturdy casual
outdoor/weekend wear shoes. Many Sebago shoes are constructed
using a patented welt system in which a flexible leather welt is
fastened to the bottom of the shoes for greater support, flexibility
and cushioning. Many of them are hand-sewn.

Sebago is a privately owned company that is still run by the
founding philosophy, Every pair crafted with care. Sebagos,
especially the 100% American-made Classic Handsewn Welt Loafers,
are exported to over 50 countries.  Sebagos retail for around $100 in
the U.S. and can be found at fine shoe, department and outdoor
shops.

[phone] (Sebago)


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Timberland
Timberland manufactures most of its high quality outdoor style
shoes and boots in Mountain City, Tenn., although some items, like its
sandals, sneakers and duck boots, are imported. Timberland shoes
and boots are noted for their durability and easy combining of
fashion and function. Timberland shoes and boots are typically fairly
expensive, but are worth their price in terms of quality and
durability.



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Western Boots
The United States is famous for its Western boots, which were
created to suit the lifestyle of the American cowboy, thus the name
cowboy boots. Although foreign companies attempt to mimic the
Western boot and even import many cheap look-a-likes into the U.S.,
there is nothing like a U.S. made Western boot.

There are many U.S. companies crafting very fine Western boots in
the Southwestern United States. However, there are five
manufacturers that seem, by  consensus, to be the best of the best.
These companies, as well as their parent companies, manufacturing
sites and founding dates are listed below.

Lucchese, Acme Boot Co., El Paso, Tex.

Justin, Justin Industries, Fort Worth, Tex.

Nocona, Justin Industries, Nocona, Tex.

Tony Lama, Justin Industries, El Paso, Tex.

Dan Post, The Acme Boot Company, El Paso, Tex.


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Work Shoes and Boots


Red Wing Shoe Co.
Red Wing Shoe Co. of Red Wing, Minn., manufactures a complete line
of footwear for the work place. The company's Dunoon shoes are
lightweight, ventilated support shoes that make an excellent
alternative to all imported pricey Rockports. All Dunoons feature
simple styles and a high level of comfort. They are available in
casual, sporty and dress styles and are consequently well suited to a
variety of work (and casual) situations.

Red Wing also makes steel toe and heavy boots and shoes for
construction and other dangerous work, shoes designed for service
workers and even special electrostatic discharge soled shoes for
those working in computer environments. Finally, Red Wing
manufactures top quality sport boots under the name Irish Setter.
Where are all these high quality functional shoes made? In Red
Wing, Minn., of course. There are over 400 Red Wing Shoe Stores and
4,500 Red Wing retailers across the U.S.


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Weinbrenner
This year, Weinbrenner Shoe Co. celebrates 100 years of making top
quality work and outdoor footwear in the North Woods of Wisconsin.

Weinbrenner work shoes are made for comfort and job performance.
Weinbrenner's Thorogood shoes are specially designed for service
and uniform personnel, including postal, fire and medical workers.
The company also manufactures a complete line of work and safety
footwear, including plain and steel toe varieties for construction
workers, carpenters and other industrial laborers. Weinbrenner also
makes the Wood n' Stream line of boots for outdoor work and leisure,
with a new line of hiking boots and shoes.

All Weinbrenner shoes and boots are manufactured in Merrell and
Marshfield Wis. They can be found in uniform and shoe stores
nationwide and through the Penney's, Cabella, Gander Mountain and
L.L. Bean catalogues.


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Outdoor Footwear
It is fairly easy to find quality American-made boots for hunting,
fishing and other outdoor activities. However, it can be nearly
impossible to find an American made hiking boot for walking or
hiking. The nation's outdoor stores are dominated by imported hiking
boots by Nike, Asolo, Merrell, Hi-Tec, Vasque, Raichle and others.
Consequently, this section will discuss some of the best U.S.-made
outdoor footwear, with special emphasis on hiking boots.


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Danner
Danner has been making top quality boots in Portland, Ore., since
1932. Although it originally manufactured work boots, in the 1960s
the company noted the burgeoning national fitness craze and began
striving toward the goal of making the finest outdoor boots possible.

Today, many would say that Danner has reached its goal. Although
the company still offers a line of uniform and work boots, it also
manufactures an extensive assortment of high quality hunting,
fishing and hiking boots-all made in Portland.

Danner hiking boots include heavy duty leather and leather/cordura
hiking boots for full-pack hiking and the largest variety ofAmerican-
made lightweight hiking boots available.

Crosshiker lightweight hiking boots are made of either
leather/cordura nylon or suede/cordura combinations and are
available in a variety of men's and women's styles and a selection of
appealing colors. These boots are perfect for day hikes or simply
kicking around town. Retail prices are $100-$120. Although some of
last year's Crosshikers were imported from Taiwan, all 1992 models
are American-made.

[phone] (Danner)


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Rocky Boots
William Brooks Shoe Co., one of the few remaining American family
footwear manufacturers, still makes every pair of Rocky boots in
Nelsonville, Ohio. It takes over 175 manufacturing steps to hand-
craft each pair of Rocky boots, and the folks in Nelsonville take
special pride in each and every pair. The result is the finest boots
money can buy.

Rocky Stalkers are eight-inch hunting boots that feature
leather/cordura uppers, a waterproof Gore-Tex liner and Thinsulate
thermal insulation. These are lightweight, rugged boots that are
extremely comfortable and durable. They are suitable for any
outdoor activity and make a great snow boot. Stalkers are available
in camouflage or regular uppers and retail for approximately $130.

Rocky also makes The Scrambler, a good quality, lightweight hiking
boot that features a leather and cordura shell line with a fully
waterproof Gore-Tex bootie. It can be worn for day hiking or
backpacking and retails for $110. Steve Newman, the first person to
walk around the world solo, wore The Scrambler on his 1982-1986
journey.



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New Balance Hiking Boots
New Balance Athletic Shoe Co., discussed under Athletic shoes, has
just introduced a line of American-made hiking boots. New Balance's
MH616 and WH716 are rugged, durable hiking boots that feature the
same lightweight comfort and performance of New Balance's
excellent running shoes.

(800) 253-SHOE (New Balance)


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L.L. Bean
The L.L. Bean catalogue company offers a variety of American-made
outdoor boots and shoes. The company makes many of its own boots
in Freeport, Maine, including the legendary Maine Hunting Shoe,
which gave the company its start. Those shoes that Bean doesn't
make are typically obtained from other American manufacturers. For
more information on L.L. Bean, please see the Clothing chapter.

[phone] (L.L. Bean)


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More Outdoor Footwear Manufacturers
Many of the companies discussed in other sections of this book offer
quality boots and shoes designed for outdoor activity. These
companies include Weinbrenner and Red Wing (see Work Shoes and
Boots) and Timberland (see Casual Shoes).



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Teva Sport Sandals
Although Teva Sport Sandals are hardly an outdoor boot, they are a
widespread favorite of those active in the out-of-doors. There is
hardly a boatsman or serious camper in the U.S. who would dream of
spending a summer without a pair of Tevas.

Tevas are manufactured by Deckers Corp. in Carpinteria, Calif. The
company was founded in 1982 by Grand Canyon raft guide Mark
Thatcher, who personally designed the sandals.

Although initially popular only among so-called river rats (canoeists,
kayakers and rafters), Tevas have become a must-have among
outdoor enthusiasts and street-walking city folk alike.

These unique sandals feature adjustable Velcro straps, an open or
closed toe design, terrific traction (wet or dry) and unusual stability.
In fact, some people actually jog in their Tevas. Not only are Tevas
perfect for all types of boating, but they can be used for any number
of outdoor activities. Tevas retail for about $45 a pair and are so
durable that they are well worth the investment. Teva Sport Sandals
for adults and children can be found at outdoor and wilderness
stores nationwide or can be ordered through the L.L. Bean catalogue.


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Children's Shoes
American-made children's shoes are difficult to find. Children tend to
favor athletic type shoes such as Nikes, Reebok and L.A. Gear.
Unfortunately, this type of shoe is almost always an import.
However, American manufacturers still make a number of high
quality children's shoes, particularly in the dress and dress casual
categories.


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Dexter
Dexter makes American-made children's boat shoes and ankle boots.

[phone] (Dexter)


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Kepner-Scott
Kepner-Scott makes all of its boys' and girls' leather shoes in
Orwigsburg, Pa. Kepner-Scott leather shoes come in dress styles such
as patent leather, school shoes such as oxfords and dress-casual
Sunday-Monday shoes, which are appropriate for a variety of
settings. Kepner-Scott also offers a full line of toddlers' first steppers,
boots and dress shoes.

[phone] (Kepner-Scott)


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Minnetonka
The Minnetonka company produces moccasins for children and
infants (adults, too) in the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

[phone] (Minnetonka)


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Sebago
Sebago makes a complete line of American-made boys' and girls'
penny loafers and boat shoes.

[phone] (Sebago)


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Stride Rite
Stride Rite makes some of its shoes for boys and girls in the U.S.



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Vans
Vans manufactures fashionable tie and velcro tennis shoes in a
variety of colors and patterns for children and infants.

These all-American-made shoes are not only fashionable and fun,
but a wonderful replacement for the large number of imported
children's athletic shoes on the market. Please see the Vans section
under Athletic Shoes for more information.

(800) VANS-800 (Van Doren)


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Vans

(800) VANS-800 (Van Doren)


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Willits
Willits makes leather children's shoes for boys and girls in Halifax,
Pa.

[phone] (Willits)


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The Industry
Bicycling is one of the most popular activities in the United States.
According to the latest industry figures, there are approximately 90
million cyclists in the U.S.with more  added every day. Americans
cycle for exercise and leisure. Some are casual riders, others race or
use their bicycles to tour or vacation. Many commute to work. The
newest and most rapidly growing type of cycling is off-road, or
mountain biking.

Whatever their cycling habits, U.S. consumers purchased $3.3 billion
of bicycles and related parts and accessories in 1990. About half of
these sales were for imported bicycles and related goods. Taiwan is
the major source of imported bicycles, with seven out of 10 imported
bikes coming from that nation. China recently replaced Korea as the
second-biggest importer. Together, China, Korea and Taiwan account
for 92% of all bicycles imported to the U.S.

Following a period in the 1980s in which imports dominated the
market, U.S. bicycle manufacturers are now holding their ground.
Although competition remains fierce, by 1990 U.S. manufacturers
had regained a 55% share of the U.S. bicycle market. In 1990,
domestic bicycle manufacturing increased by 12.4% over 1989 and
6.5% over the average of the previous 10 years. In contrast, imports
fell 10% in 1990 but were still greater than the average of the past
10 years.


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Understanding the U.S. Market
The bicycle market is complex. It includes bikes for both children
and adults and everything from inexpensive mass- produced steel
bicycles to custom designed, hand-built machines crafted from high
tech materials and costing thousands of dollars. Many historically
American companies now produce the bulk of their bicycles abroad.
Other manufacturers produce some bikes (usually upper-end) in the
U.S. and import the rest. Many companies design bicycles here but
manufacture them abroad. This is especially true in the field of
mountain, or all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).

The mountain bike, designed for off-road riding with its wide,
knobby tires, a smaller frame, extensive gearing systems and
straight handlebars, was an American innovation that has taken the
world by storm. Today, mountain bikes are purchased for not only
trail riding but city and even touring uses as well. Hybrid bicycles,
which combine the features of mountain bikes and bicycles designed
for pavement (road bikes), are another American-led innovation that
is extremely popular.

As with many industries, American design and pioneering does not
always result in American manufacturing, the majority of U.S.-
designed mountain bikes and hybrids, not to mention road bikes, are
manufactured abroad. Don't be fooled by a bicycle marked designed
in the U.S.A.this is a sure sign that bicycle is manufactured out of the
country. Otherwise, it would say made or manufactured in the U.S.


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American-Made Bicycles
Despite these complexities, there is an American-made bicycle for
every taste, riding level and budget. It should be noted that every
American-built bicycle includes a large number of imported
components such as rims, tires, brakes, cranksets and derailleurs.
Unfortunately, domestic component manufacturers simply do no
exist in the scope and price range required for mass production. In
fact, two companies, Shimano and Suntour of Japan, currently supply
the majority of the world's quality bicycle components.

All of the bicycles we have chosen consist of American-manufactured
frames (the most important part of any bicycle) equipped with
largely imported components. These bicycles represent not only the
best in American-made quality, but the most American bicycles you
can purchase.


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Moderately Priced Bicycles
Moderately priced bicycles tend to contain more American-made
components than their higher priced counterparts. This is because
these companies make some of their own components, such as rims.


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Huffy
Huffy Corp. is the nation's largest bicycle manufacturer. It is also the
most efficient manufacturer of bicycles in the entire world. Huffy's
factory is in Celinas, Ohio (just outside Dayton), can produce a bike
with only 45 minutes of direct labor. This is one-third to one-quarter
the time needed by the Taiwanese.

Huffy produces bicycles in nearly every category. Huffy has a full
line of children's bicycles, including the radio equipped Street
Rockers pictured below. For older children and teenagers, Huffy
makes a variety of slightly more expensive BMX (motocross) and
ATB models. For adults, Huffy offers hybrid street bicycles, road and
mountain bikes and popular replicas of old-fashioned one speed
cruisers. All Huffy bicycles are moderately priced. Children's bicycles
sell for under $100, while adult bicycles are typically under $150.

Although Huffy's position as a mass market retailer has caused many
to belittle the quality of its products, this reputation is not accurate.
Huffy also makes a small line of world class racing bikes called
Tritons at its Dayton Technical Development Center. The American
bicycles for the 1984 and 1988 Olympics were designed and built at
this same center. According to Huffy, much of the technological
innovation needed to produce Huffy's world class racing bicycles has
filtered down to Huffy's mass production models.

Huffy bicycles are available through Kmart, Toys-R-Us, Childworld,
Children's Palace, Lionel Kiddie City and the Sears catalogue.

(800) USA-BIKE (Huffy)



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Huffy

(800) USA-BIKE (Huffy)



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Murray
Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co. is another large manufacturer of
moderately priced bicycles for children and adults. At one time, the
company tried moving its manufacturing operations abroad, but it
found it could produce a better bike in the United States. Although
Murray bicycles contain a relatively high percentage of American
parts and are assembled in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Murray has been
owned by the British concern Tomkins P.L.C. since 1988.

Murray bicycles include mountain (or ATB) bicycles, road bikes and a
new line of hybrids, which combine the best features of both
mountain and road bikes. Murray also offers a wide selection of
cruiser bicycles like the one pictured below.

All Murray bicycles are made of steel alloy and are under $250. The
average price of an adult bike is $140; a child's bike $80. Murray
bicycles can be found at J.C. Penney, Kmart, Toys-R-Us, Wal-Mart and
other national retailers.

[phone] (Murray)



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Roadmaster
Roadmaster Corp. has been manufacturing Roadmaster bicycles in the
U.S. since 1951. Roadmaster makes ATBs and hybrid bicycles for
adults along with a large selection of children's bicycles. Roadmaster
offers something for every age child, including tricycles, bicycles
with training wheels and sidewalk and BMX bicycles for older boys
and girls.

Although Roadmaster imports a few of its all-terrain bikes, about
90% of Roadmaster's bikes are made here in the U.S. in Olney, Ill.,
and Delavan, Wis. These bicycles are easy to pick out because they
display a made in the U.S. decal.

Roadmaster bicycles are very reasonably priced and are available at
Wal-Mart, Best Products, Montgomery Ward, AAFES and Bradlees.

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More Expensive Bicycles

Cannondale
If you are interested in purchasing an American-made, finely crafted
bicycle, Cannondale Corp. of Georgetown, Conn., is your best source.
Unlike many of its competitors, Cannondale makes every single one
of its bicycles distributed in the U.S. in its plants in Bedford and
Phillipsburg, Pa. (Cannondale recently opened a Holland assembly
plant that uses frames exported from the U.S.)

Cannondale began just 20 years ago with president and founder Joe
Montgomery and four staffers hand-building bicycle trailers in a
crowded loft above a pickle factory. A year later, this small group
began to hand-build bicycles. Although Cannondale has grown
significantly since its humble beginnings, Joe Montgomery's
commitment to quality, innovation and a hand-built bicycle remains
to this day.

The quality of Cannondales has brought the company wild success.
Besides being chosen as one of Bicycle Magazine's hottest bicycles in
'91 and '92,Cannondales are ridden by the likes of Madonna, Speaker
of the House Tom Foley and members of the New York Giants.
Cannondales are also exported all over the world, including Japan.


Cannondale can hardly keep up with the demand for its bikes. In
fact, Cannondale had already sold out of much of its 1992 production
by January. Although such high demand sometimes leave customers
waiting, these bikes are worth it.

Cannondale bicycles feature patented, wide-girth, all- aluminum
frames that make these bikes lighter, more efficient and more shock
absorbing than a traditional steel frame bicycle. Cannondale was the
first company to mass produce such a frame. Each Cannondale frame
is computer designed and hand-built. It takes four hours and 40
pairs of human hands to manufacture a single Cannondale frame.
Furthermore, every Cannondale frame carries a lifetime guarantee.

Cannondale bicycles include a range of selections in all terrain
bicycles, including award-winning suspension mountain bikes, racing
bikes, touring bikes and cross-training bicycles. Cannondale also
makes an excellent tandem. These bikes are priced from $600 to
$2,750 and are available in bicycle shops nationwide.

The Pennsylvania plants also churn out a variety of high- quality
bicycling accessories, including men's and women's cycling clothing,
racks, packs, child-toting trailers, water bottles and water bottle
holders. This year, Cannondale is selling a special Rails to Trails water
bottle. For every one of these sold, Cannondale will donate 50 cents
to the national Rails to Trails Conservancy, a non-profit organization
that converts abandoned railways into trails for cycling, hiking and
other activities.

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Trek U.S.A.
Trek U.S.A. is another U.S. company committed to manufacturing
bicycles in the U.S. Although Trek imports its low-end mountain and
hybrid bikes, the company espouses a commitment to U.S. labor and
U.S. products. As a Trek spokesperson explained, We are very
committed both to the labor market here in the U.S. and offering
consumers in the U.S. and worldwide a quality made-in-the-U.S.A.
product... We are aware of the implications of creating jobs and
fueling the economy.

In fact, Trek used to make some of its road bikes overseas but has
shifted production of these bikes back to the U.S. As of 1992, all Trek
road bikes will be made in Waterloo, Wis. Trek also makes its upper-
end mountain bikes with series numbers above 850, and upper-end
cross hybrids with series numbers higher than 730 in the U.S.
However, Trek's new line of family-targeted bicycles, marketed
under the Jazz label, are produced overseas.

Trek bicycles include frames made from a variety of materials such
as steel and aluminum alloys and the cutting edge technology of
carbon fiber. Trek road bikes are priced from $425 and include both
racing and touring style bicycles from 12 to 21 speeds. Trek bicycles
are available at bicycle shops nationwide.

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Haro
Haro Bicycles, a division of the British Derby Cycle Corp. makes five
out of eight of its custom quality bike models in its plant in Seattle,
Calif. All of its children's bicycles are imported. U.S.-made Haro
bicycles are constructed of steel and aluminum alloys, are all-terrain
style and retail for $350 to $2,600.


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Raleigh
Raleigh started out as a small British company on Raleigh Street in
Nottingham, England, in 1887. Raleigh only began producing bicycles
in the U.S. in 1982, when it sold Huffy Corp. the rights to
manufacture and distribute Raleigh bicycles in the U.S. These rights
are currently held by Derby Cycle Corp. of Britain.

For the most part, U.S.-made Raleigh bicycles are upper-end, more
expensive ones that feature a state-of-the-art aluminum composite
frame, what Raleigh calls its Technium bicycles. These bicycles are
made in Kent, Wash., outside Seattle. The Kent plant also
manufactures a fair amount of more moderate chrome-moly frame
bicycles. Again, most low-end models, including all Raleigh's
children's bicycles are imported. U.S.-made Raleigh's start at around
$300 and include road, mountain and hybrid bicycles. Technium
bicycles start at around $600.

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Schwinn
Schwinn Cycling and Fitness currently limits its U.S. production to
custom-built all-terrain and road racing bicycles that are priced from
$750. These bikes are made in Waterford, Wis., and must be special
ordered through your nearest Schwinn dealer.


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Specialized
Although Specialized Bicycle Component  put out the first production
(or assembly line) all-terrain bicycle in the world and designs its
ATBs here in the U.S., the vast majority of Specialized bicycles are
made in Taiwan and Japan. In 1992, the only Specialized models
made in the U.S., in Morgan Hill, Calif., are the top of the line M2
bicycle and frame set (from $1,200) and the Specialized Carbon Bike
model, formerly called the Stumpjumper Epic (from
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The Cream of the Crop
There are a multitude of small bicycle companies producing custom-
built or custom quality bicycles for serious enthusiasts and racers all
over the world. These operations range from a single innovator
building a few bikes a year in a garage to small production
companies. In any case, these state-of-the-art bicycle producers are
absolutely some of the best in the entire world. They also carry
pretty hefty price tags. What follows is a list of the best and most
well known of these premier U.S. bicycle manufactures.


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Fat City
Fat City Bicycle Co. makes all of its bicycles in Somerville, Mass. Fat
City makes steel mountain and road bikes of custom-built quality
that sell for $1400 and up and that are exported all over the world,
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Klein
Klein Bicycle Co. of Chehalis, Wash. is one of the largest producers of
custom quality bicycles in the U.S. Klein specializes in hand-built
aluminum frame bicycles. In fact, when Gary Klein built an
aluminum frame bicycle as part of an entrepreneurial project at MIT,
he was the first person in the world to do so and spearheaded a
virtual revolution in the bicycling industry. Thanks to Klein, bicycle
manufacturers around the globe now use aluminum and aluminum
composites to manufacture bicycle frames. Despite the spread of this
technology, Klein remains widely regarded as the world's best
manufacturer of all-aluminum frame bicycles.

One testament to Klein quality is the fact that its bicycles are
exported to 33 foreign countries including Japan. Klein bicycles have
also been ridden by both the The Klein Pinnacle 1991 and 1992
world champions in women's downhill mountain biking.

Klein frames are hand-built in Chehalis, Wash. and are available in
road, mountain and cross-bike models. One of Klein's most popular
models is The Pinnacle mountain bike pictured above. This bicycle
retails for $1,200.

To purchase a Klein bicycle or simply order a Klein frame and build it
with your own choice of components, visit one of 700 Klein dealers
nationwide.


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Manitou
Manitou is a very small producer of hand-built mountain bikes.
Company founder Douglas Bradbury builds every Manitou bicycle
himself in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Manitou mountain bikes feature lightweight frames made from
Easton VARI-LITE 7000 aluminum tubing. Although Bradbury puts
out only about 100 $5,000 bicycles a year, his bicycles are demanded
by serious enthusiasts and racers all over the world. Of last year's
allotment of Manitous, one-third were exported to Europe and
another third to Japan.


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Ritchey
Ritchey produces custom quality ATB and road bikes in Redwood
City, Calif. Top of the line Ritcheys are built from start to finish in
Redwood and start at $2,400. All other Ritchey bicycles include
approximately 40%-50% U.S. production, including assembly and
welding of imported frame pieces. Ritchey, which was one of the
forerunners in the ATB revolution, also manufactures components
such as rims and handlebars, as well as clothing, in the U.S.


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Serotta
Serotta Sports made its reputation as a producer of fine road bikes.
Serious bicycle enthusiasts all over the world are addicted to these
bicycles. Serotta bicycles are manufactured in Middle Grove, N.Y., and
cost between $1,700 and $4,000.


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Merlin Titanium
In 1986 a handful of cycling enthusiasts gathered their resources to
form Merlin Metalworks.  Using aerospace technology they created
the original titanium bicycle.Sold in Europe and Japan, these bicycles
are handcrafted in Cambridge, Ma, and sell for more than $2,000
each.

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Components
Although the vast majority of bicycle components are imported,
there are U.S. component manufacturers. Most of them are small
custom producers. These companies manufacture specialized state-
of-the-art components that are usually quite expensive and are
targeted at racers looking for top quality components.


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Sun
Sun Metal Products Inc. manufactures a full range of alloy and steel
rims in Warsaw, Ind. Sun Metal's rims are sold under four different
brand names. Sun rims and steel spoke wheels are designed for
moderately priced bicycles and often appear as original equipment
on Huffy and Murray bicycles. Sun Chinook aluminum rims are
designed for off-road bicycles and are original equipment on many
top-of-the-line ATBs including Cannondale's V-2 and Raleigh's
Technium Peak. Mistral is Sun's racing and performance line of
aluminum rims. Levanter brand aluminum rims are Sun's newest
line. These rims are designed for manufacturers of more expensive
and custom quality bicycles.

Sun Metal Products is one of the few surviving companies in the U.S.
metal fabrication industry and one of a handful of U.S. bicycle rim
manufacturers. Interestingly enough, a few years back Sun arranged
to have some of its alloy rims made in Taiwan. However, the
Taiwanese plant was unable to produce the volume or quality that
Sun required, and Sun quickly moved those operations back to the
states. Sun rims and wheels can be purchased through bicycle shops
nationwide.


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Bullseye
Bullseye  makes state of the art cranks and other components in
Burbank, Calif.


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Cook Brothers
Cook Brothers makes aluminum cranks, stems, hubs and bottom
brackets in Santa Ana, Calif.


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Ringle
Ringle Components of Trenton,
N.J. makes lightweight titanium quick release skewers and seat posts
from both aluminum and titanium. They also make lightweight hubs
and an anti-chain suck device.


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The Industry
At one time, there were more than 300 U.S. companies producing
motorcycles in the U.S. In 1992, there are two: Harley-Davidson,
legendary producer of some of the world's best motorcycles and
Buell Motor Co.a new company that has set out to manufacture an
all-American sport bike.


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Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are renowned not only for their
performance and quality but for the unique feeling that comes with
owning a Harley. Remember the film Easy Rider, Get your motor
runnin'/ Headin' out on the highway/ Looking for adventure? Peter
Fonda's motorcycle of choice in that classic film was Harley-Davidson,
of course.

The biggest testament to the quality of Harleys is the loyalty of those
who ride them. Harley customers are some of the most devoted in
the business. Then there are the exports. Harley-Davidson
motorcycles are exported to 35 different countries, including Japan,
Australia and Europe. Another tribute to Harley-Davidson quality is
the fact that their motorcycle designs are copied the world over.


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Modern Harleys
Following a troubling period in the 1970s when Harley-Davidson was
bought by American Machine and Foundry and quality was sacrificed
for quantity, 13 Harley-Davidson executives bought the company in
1981 and returned it to its historic commitment to quality and
customer satisfaction.

Consequently, modern Harleys are some of the best ever. One of the
first changes of the new owners was the development of a new V2
Evolution engine, which quickly became the mainstay of the Harley
line. The company also improved the gearbox and engine mounting
to reduce vibration and produce a smoother ride. These technical
improvements, combined with other design and production
organization changes, allowed Harley to significantly decrease
manufacturing costs and production time, while dramatically
increasing quality and reliability.

Harley-Davidson's commitment to better quality did not stop with
these initial efforts. Since 1989, the company has spent
approximately $80 million on new, product-enhancing equipment,
just about the same amount the executives paid for the company in
1981. One of these sweeping capital improvements is Harley-
Davidson's all-new $23 million paint center.

The best part of Harley-Davidson improvements is that they are
consumer-driven. Harley-Davidson executives attend motorcycle
rallies and other Harley gatherings across the country to listen to
Harley owners' needs and suggestions.


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Harley-Davidson 1992
In 1992, Harley-Davidson is offering 20 different models. All are the
combination of classic styling and modern computer-aided design, or
CAD, which modern Harley owners have come to expect.

In addition, the entire 1992 line has undergone significant
improvements, including new brake and disc material for improved
brake lever effort, continuously vented fuel tanks for smooth fuel
delivery to the carburetor and a new powder coat clear paint for a
strong, baked-on clear finish.



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Sportster
Sportster models are the smallest that Harley makes. Introduced in
1957, the legendary Sportster models feature 883cc or 1200cc (one
model) engines and a five-speed transmission. The XHL Sportster
883 makes a great, modestly priced no frills, all thrills bike for first-
time riders.



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Dyna Glide TM
Introduced in 1991, the Dyna Glide (FXD) series is Harley's newest
product line. These finely crafted motorcyles combine the original,
rigid-mounted H-D Low Rider motorcycles of the late 1970s with the
handling and rubber-isolated ride of today's Low Riders. This unique
combination is created by an internal steel frame chassis with a
single backbone that uses a two-point, rubber engine isolation
mounting system. The Dyna Glide series was also H-D's first series to
be designed from the ground up using CAD.


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Softail
The Softail (FX/FL) series reproduces the nostalgic look of a hardtail
(a motorcycle that has no rear suspension), but not the hard ride.
This is achieved by two horizontally mounted, adjustable gas-
charged shocks hidden beneath the frame. All Softail models have
1340cc engines, five-speed transmissions and belt final drives, and
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Touring
Harley-Davidson's Touring (FL) series offers some of the best touring
motorcycles on the planet. From the no-frills FLHS Electra Glide Sport
to the incredible FLTC Tour Glide Ultra Classic, Harley's touring
models' original equipment includes air-adjustable, anti-dive front
suspensions, air-adjustable rear suspensions, rider and passenger
floorboards and saddlebags. Although the number of amenities
varies from model to model, these motorcycles are all designed with
the long haul in mind.


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Sidecars
Harley is the only major motorcycle manufacturer to make its own
sidecars. Harley make three different models, one for Low Rider
(FXR) motorcycles with tall suspensions and two for the Touring
series.


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The Harley Owner's Group
One final Harley benefit to keep in mind is that every new Harley-
Davidson motorcycle comes with a free one-year membership in its
national club, the Harley Owner's Group, or HOG.

Harley-Davidson is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis. Although it
manufactures its engines and other components in Milwaukee and
Tomohawk, Wis., its motorcycles are assembled in York, Pa., and
prototype tested in Talledega, Ala. Harley estimates the American
component content of its bikes to be approximately 90%.


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Buell Motor Co.
So you thought Harley-Davidson motorcycles were the only all-
American motorcycles? Think again. A small company in
Mukwonago, Wis., has quietly been producing top- of-the-line sport
motorcycles for five years. Buell Motor Co. was founded in 1987 by
former Harley-Davidson engineer and professional road racer Erik
Buell.

From the beginning, Buell's mission was to offer an American sport
bike that would put a dent in the Japanese and European dominated
sport bike market. Progressing from a backyard shop and a staff of
five to the current 19 employees and an output that has multiplied
eight times, Buell is well on his way.

Although the current output of 200 motorcycles a year and a
$16,000-a-bike price tag makes Buell a small, custom producer, Buell
has larger aspirations. Eventually, Buell would like to produce sport
bikes for the mass market. Erik Buell sees the continued expansion of
Buell Motors as fulfilling a twofold dream to build a top quality
American sport bike and to employ Americans. As he admits, I am
obsessed with the whole idea of putting Americans to work. Buell
motorcycles are unique. They are a heady combination of sleek,
aerodynamic design and rider-friendly comfort.



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RS1200 WestWind
The latest Buell design is the RS1200 WestWind. The WestWind is
powered by a 1200cc Harley-Davidson Evolution engine with a five-
speed transmission. Other features include a patented Uniplanar
rubber-mounted isolation engine system, a Chrome-Moly
triangulated space frame and Kevlar reinforced fiberglass body
panels. The WestWind's front suspension system uses an inverted-
fork design, something that has never been used on a street bike
before.

As the RSS 1200 amply illustrates, Buells are designed to be
beautiful even artistic, bikes that are guaranteed to turn heads and
invoke envy from BMW and Italian sport bike owners alike.

Buell motorcycles are built from American components in
Mukwonago, Wis., just outside Milwaukee. In fact, Buell claims the
highest U.S. content in the industry with approximately 95% U.S.-
made components. Buells are available at over 100 Buell dealers
nationwide.


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Foreign Motorcycles, Made in the USA

The biggest sellers in the American market are all foreign: Honda,
Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki. Both Honda and Kawasaki
manufacture motorcycles in the United States.


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American-Made Hondas
Honda manufactures some of its motorcyles in Marysville, Ohio. (This
is the same site where Honda manufactures some of its car models.)
All Honda Gold Wings are made in Marysville. These motorcycles are
large, six-cyclinder touring motorcycles, which are quite popular in
the U.S. Interestingly enough, Gold Wings are exported from
Marysville to 30 different countries, including Japan. Honda also
makes its V-twin cruiser, the Shadow 1100, in the U.S. Finally, Honda
makes most of its ATV models in Marysville, including the Four
Tracks 300 4x4 and the Four Tracks 300, 200 and 90.


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American-Made Kawasakis
Kawasaki claims to be the first foreign vehicle manufacturer to set
up shop in the United States back in 1974. Kawasaki maintains a
factory in Lincoln, Neb. This plant produces Kawasaki's Police Special
motorcycles and all of its ATVs. It also produces the ZX600c, ZX600D,
VN750A, ZX1100C, ZG1000A and ZG1200B motorcycles.

Although Kawasaki manufactures engines for some of its vehicles in
a separate plant in Maryville, Mo., some of these bikes contain
imported engines. So if you are set on buying an American-made
Kawasaki, be prepared to ask a lot of questions regarding the
production of the motorcycle you are interested in.


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The Industry
In the past few years, the U.S. tire industry has undergone some
tough times. Many U.S. firms were taken over by foreign interests.
Although Goodrich and Uniroyal attempted to stave off foreign
takeover by merging, the French tire maker Michelin bought out
Uniroyal-Goodrich in 1989.  That same year, Firestone was acquired
by the Japanese tire company Bridgestone. Of the four previously
great American manufacturers; Firestone, Uniroyal, Goodyear and
Goodrich, only Goodyear remains American-owned.  To make matters
worse, the tire industry has been in a significant slump as a result of
both the ailing U.S. car industry and the struggling U.S. economy.


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Shopping for American-Made Tires
When the tread on your tires is down to a quarter of an inch or less,
it is time to replace them. But it can be difficult to determine which
replacement tires are American-made. Foreign companies such as
Dunlop, Bridgestone, Michelin and Perelli make tires in the U.S., while
U.S. Goodyear makes some tires in France or Germany. Tires on the
U.S. market originate from all over the world.

To be sure a tire is made in the U.S., check the country of origin often
marked on the side of the tire. To cut your shopping time in half,
look for Goodyear and Cooper tires. These two companies make the
best American-made tires manufactured by American-owned
companies.


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Goodyear
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is the indisputable quality leader in the
world tire industry. The Akron, Ohio based company is also the last
major American-owned tire company and one of only two remaining
U.S. tire manufacturers still publicly traded and American owned.
Although Goodyear does produce tires abroad, almost every
Goodyear tire sold in the United States is manufactured in one of its
Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Illinois, Texas, Virginia,
Kentucky, Kansas or Alabama plants.

The fact that Goodyear tires are chosen as the original equipment on
many new cars is a testament to Goodyear quality. Many car
companies wouldn't dream of putting out a new model without a set
of Goodyear tires on it. Goodyear tires are original equipment on
many prestigious American sports cars including the Corvette ZR-1.
Even Japanese automakers in the U.S. have selected Goodyear tires
for their performance cars, including the
Lexis SC 400.

Goodyear also makes excellent replacement tires. Although tires can
be difficult to shop for because not every tire comes in a size that
will fit your car or truck, there is generally a Goodyear replacement
tire for every vehicle.


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Goodyear High- Performance Auto Tires
Without a doubt, Goodyear's Eagle line is the world's best-selling
high-performance brand. Because of its involvement in nearly every
racing venue, the company has transferred technological know-how
from the racetrack to the tires consumers use for their own vehicles.
The Goodyear Eagle GS family of tires is Goodyear's newest
contribution to performance tire technology.

The Eagle GS-C offers the ultimate combination of wet and dry road
performance with a directional, asymmetric tread design, which has
more tread on the tire's outside shoulder for improved cornering
power. Eagle GS-C tires are original equipment on the 1992 Corvette
LT-1 and ZR-1 models. The Eagle GS-D, which also has a directional
tread design, is the aggressive heir to Goodyear's famous Gatorback
tire. The Eagle GS-A asymmetric tire is specifically tuned to
complement the ultra-high-performance Ferrari F40.

Goodyear's other high-performance radials include the sporty, speed-
rated Eagle VR, the high-performance all-weather Eagle GT+4, the
luxurious Eagle GA touring radial, the dependable, durable Eagle GT,
the price conscious Eagle ST and the high-performance mud and
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Goodyear All-Season Auto Tires
Goodyear introduced an exciting all-season radial in 1991 the
Aquatred. This new tire features a deep ridge, or Aquachannel, that
runs around the center of the tire. Side tread channels work with the
Aquachannel to spew water out the sides and rear of the tire, making
this tire resistant to hydroplaning and other wet driving dangers.
The Aquatred has been called revolutionary by the media and has
received engineering and design awards.

Another Goodyear radial that was introduced in 1991 is the Invicta
GFE. This green tire is engineered to cut tire/road friction (rolling
resistance) and consequently reduce fuel consumption and related
exhaust emissions by about 4%. The Invicta GTE combines fuel
efficiency and environmental consciousness with excellent wear, grip
and performance and may save the consumer up to half its initial
cost.

Goodyear's other radial tires include the quiet-riding, long-wearing
Invicta GS, the advanced tread rib Invicta GL, the reliable traction
S4S, the steel-belted Tiempo, the metric-sized T-Metric and the price
conscious Decathlon.


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Goodyear Truck and RV Tires
Goodyear's tire expertise does not stop at the family sedan. Goodyear
makes the Wrangler line of tires for pickup trucks, four-wheelers,
sport utility vehicles, vans, RVs and tractor trailors.

Wrangler tires are available in seven different models, each designed
for a specific highway or off-road application. All Wrangler tires
feature extra deep tread for superior traction in all sorts of
demanding situations. In fact, the presidential Lincoln limousine is
outfitted with a custom set of Wrangler tires, just in case there is an
emergency need to drive in snow or mud.

For the multipurpose vehicle owner, Goodyear recently introduced
the Wrangler GS-A. The GS-A is the first Wrangler tire to feature an
asymmetric tread design. The GS-A also has the deepest grooves of
any Wrangler tire for excellent wet road handling and a rugged tread
compound for longer tire life.

Goodyear's Unisteel tractor trailer tires are unmatched for durability
and ride. Since Goodyear is North America's largest retreader and its
casings set the industry standard, Goodyear is also the best place to
go when your Unisteels wear out.


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Other Goodyear Brand Names
In 1992, Goodyear exited the private brand tire business to focus
attention on the Goodyear brand name. However,  Kelly-Springfield
Tire Co., a subsidiary of Goodyear since 1935, makes Kelly and many
private label replacement tires in Cumberland, Md.

Private label Kelly-Springfield tires include Douglas, Hallmark, Lee,
Monarch, Montgomery-Ward, Sears, Shell and Star. Most of these
labels also have other companies manufacturing tires for them,
including those that manufacture offshore.

To find out if a tire sold under one of the above labels is a U.S.-made
Kelly tire, look at the DOT code on the sidewall of the tire. If the code
begins with a PJ, MM, PK, MN, PL, MP, PT, PU, PY or TA the tire is an
American-made Kelly- Springfield.


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Cooper
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. of Findlay, Ohio, is the only U.S. tire
manufacturer besides Goodyear to remain a publicly traded
American-owned tire company. Cooper makes tires exclusively for
the replacement market. In the past few years, Cooper has been
quite an American manufacturing success story. Despite an industry
slump, Cooper's emphasis on the replacement market has resulted in
soaring profits and market share and a position as the ninth largest
and one of the most profitable tire makers in the world. Founded in
Akron, Ohio, in 1914, Cooper relocated to a vacant factory in Findlay
in 1917. Cooper makes all of its tires in manufacturing facilities in
Ohio, Mississippi, Arkansas and Georgia. The Cooper business
philosophy is to offer a fairly priced quality tire and superior
customer service. The company does a fine job of both.

Cooper tires are a great deal. They are well-made, moderately priced,
dependable and 100% made in the U.S.A. Cooper offers a full tire line,
including passenger, light truck and medium truck tires, in a variety
of styles and sizes. Cooper tires can be found through independent
tire dealers under the Cooper brand or under private labels such as
Falls Mastercraft, Dean, Eldorado and Atlas.

[phone]  (Cooper)


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Coker Antique Tires
Joseph Corky Coker took over the vintage tire division of his father's
Coker Tire in 1974. Since then, Coker Tire has become synonymous
with the world's best and most authentic vintage tires for cars,
trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and even airplanes. It is not surprising
then, that Coker vintage tires are shipped to every state in the U.S.
and are exported to 27 foreign countries as diverse and far-flung as
Britain, South Africa and Japan.

Coker Tire is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company has
spent a great deal of effort either tracking down and buying or
recreating the molds used to make its antique tires. Although Coker
owns the molds for its tire lines, the company basically acts as a
distributor and licenses a range of companies to manufacture its
tires.

Although some of its molds are positioned in foreign countries, 90%
of Coker's vintage tires are manufactured in small U.S. tire factories
like McReary Tire and Rubber of Indiana, Pa., or Denman Tire and
Rubber of Warren, Ohio. Coker's vintage tire line includes B.F.
Goodrich, US Royal, Firestone and some Michelin. Coker also offers its
own line of antique tires under The Commander and Coker Classic
labels, which are a more affordable alternative to its major brand
tires.

Coker believes that American antique cars not only deserve but
require U.S.-built tires, and it prides itself on providing the best
American-made tires whenever possible.

[phone] (Coker)


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The Industry
America has long been one of the world's innovators in the design
and production of stereo components. Such respected names as
McIntosh, Harman Kardon and Acoustic Research originated in the
United States. These companies and others produced many of the
leading edge components of the 1950s and 1960s.

Although the U.S. lost most of the low-end stereo market in the
1970s, U.S. companies have remained at the forefront of mid- and
higher-end components. In fact, the United States is widely regarded
as a leader in the stereophonics industry.

Although Japanese companies produce a great deal of stereo
equipment, it is generally low quality equipment. For example, Sony,
one of the most commonly recognized names in the industry,
produces speakers that dealers call wretched.

One of the reasons Japanese quality trails behind is that Japanese
companies are most noted for stereo rack systems. A rack system is a
stereo with all the components put together, or racked. Unwary
customers have been attracted by the seeming convenience of rack
systems, which save them the effort of purchasing the stereo
components separately. Consumers have also been dazzled by the
impressive but often ineffectual array of lights and other
complicated-looking mechanisms found on rack systems. But dealers
say beware: Simpler is better in the world of stereophonics. And
simple, quality-design, separately purchased speakers and amplifiers
are areas where American manufacturers excel.

As with many products, American-made stereo components often
contain some foreign-made parts. For example, American speakers
usually contain woofers from Germany. With that qualification aside,
many of the world's best stereo components are made right here in
the U.S.


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Bose
Bose Corp. provides high quality at reasonable prices. Although some
Bose speakers are imported, the majority are manufactured in
Westborough, Mass. Bose (pronounced bows) is famous for its
development of the direct/reflective or omni-directional type of
loudspeaker that floods a room with sound.

One of Bose's best products is the Bose Lifestyle Music System which
is a complete music center including a CD player and AM/FM tuner.
This system has no visible speakers, no bulky stacks of components
or anything that resembles sound equipment. Bose's lifestyle system
has gotten some excellent reviews. In a 1990 New York Times review
Hans Fantel raved: Hit the start button and suddenly the room fills
with music of exemplary clarity and fullness.

Bose speakers are priced from $200 to $1,200 a pair. The Lifestyle
system retails for a little under $2,000.

(800) 444-BOSE  (Bose)


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Cambridge SoundWorks
Cambridge SoundWorks is a brand new, red-hot company. Cambridge
SoundWork's founder, Henry Kloss, was the designer of the original
Acoustic Research and Advent speakers and co-founder of the
Advent and KLH companies. Cambridge, his latest company, was
founded just three years ago.

Cambridge is noted for some of the most reasonable speaker prices in
the business. Reviewers found The Ensemble, Cambridge's first
model, comparable to systems costing twice as much. With four
speakers, two sub-woofers and two satellite speakers for mid-range
and higher sounds, the Ensemble is a great deal.

Cambridge prices range from $75 for each mini speaker, to $749 for
a transportable base case with amplifier. This system resembles a
suitcase and can hide sub-woofers under furniture

Cambridge SoundWorks manufactures all of its speakers in Newton,
Mass. Although Cambridge speakers are not available in stores, they
can be ordered by calling their customer service number.

(800) AKA-HIFI (Cambridge SoundWorks)


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Cerwin-Vega
Cerwin-Vega is a much-lauded company with a wide array of awards
in the stereophonics industry. A repeated recipient of the Audio
Engineers Society Award, Cerwin-Vega won an Academy Award for
joining with Universal Studios to develop the Sensurround speaker
for the 1970s thriller Earthquake. This speaker provided the most
life-like sound that had ever been heard.

Cerwin-Vega's high-quality sound has earned it such patrons as the
Pope and the Rolling Stones thus the nick-name Voice of God
speakers. The pulse of the bass in Cerwin-Vega speakers is so strong
that they are used in discos for the deaf.

The only family-owned company of its size, Cerwin-Vega was
founded by the Czerwinski family 35 years ago in Simi Valley, Calif.
Although the company has since built plants in Denmark and Canada,
most of its products are made in Simi Valley.

Cerwin-Vega's speakers are moderately priced and can be found in
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Dahlquist
Dahlquist, of Hauppage, N.Y., is a relatively new company. Founded in
1974, its red, white and blue boxes have become familiar items to
stereo aficionados.

Dahlquist makes all of its speakers in Hauppage. They range from
$600 to $2,000 a pair and can be found in a variety of retail stores
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Infinity
Infinity speakers for home and car have won the company
international fame. Critics have ranked the 23-year-old company's
IRS (Industry Reference Standard) speakers as the most sonically
accurate ever made.

Recently, Infinity improved upon the flagship IRS V with the
Modulus. This new product derives its technology from the former
speaker, but its size has been altered from 7  1/2 feet tall to 12 by 7
by 11 inches. The former speaker sells for $60,000, the latter $3,300.
More moderately priced Infinity bookshelf speakers start at around
$200.

Almost all of Infinity's speakers are manufactured in its North Ridge,
Calif., and Chatsworth, Calif., plants, although a few of its car speakers
are produced overseas. Infinity products are sold at specialty stores
nationwide.

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International Jensen
International Jensen Inc. is another company favored by critics and
public alike. When Peter Jensen, a Danish immigrant, founded the
company in 1927, he probably did not guess how successful it would
become. The March 1988 issue of Fortune magazine included Jensen's
Advent among the industry's Top 100 Made in the USA products.

Jensen was the first company to design and manufacture a car
loudspeaker, and it was the first to use graphite in its speakers.
Jensen also started a trend in the 1960s with its high quality two
way design Advent speakers

International Jensen markets its products under the Acoustic
Research, Advent and Jensen labels. Speakers are priced from $199
to $1,000 a pair.

Although 90% of International Jensen's products are made in
Punxstawney, Pa, Lumberton and Clinton, N.C., Dallas, Texas, and
Benicia, Calif., a few of its car stereos and CD players are sourced
overseas.

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Magnepan
Magnepan, manufacturer of the Maggie loudspeaker, started in 1968
in White Bear Lake, Minn., where the company still does all of its
manufacturing. The Maggie is a form of ribbon speaker, also known
as a dipole radiator. Invented in 1966, these two inch thick speakers
resemble room dividers more than speakers because of their unusual
look. An enormous hit when they reached the market in 1972, more
than 100,000 Maggies were sold around the world and Magnepan
was firmly established as a company to contend with.

Although their quality is recognized worldwide, Magnepans may not
be the speakers for all listeners. Their subtlety is ideal for jazz or
classical music, but the bass is not strong enough for many types of
rock'n'roll.


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Polk Audio
Polk Audio, headquartered in Baltimore, Md., is another top-line U.S.
speaker manufacturer. The company was started in 1972 in a garage
by a group of friends from Johns Hopkins University. Polk soon
flowered into what dealers claimed, in a 1988 Inside Track
newsletter, to be the very best manufacturer in both home and car
stereos. Polk speakers have won nearly every award in the industry,
including the Audio Video Grand Prix awards every year for 13
years and several design/engineering awards at the Consumer
Electronics Show. Around 90% of Polk speakers are manufactured in
the U.S. in the company's Baltimore factory.


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Amplifiers and Pre-amplifiers


Audio Research
Audio Research Corp. is a manufacturer of top-end amps and pre-
amps. Originally founded in Minneapolis, this company is a favorite
of old music lovers. Audio Research was one of the first companies to
make it possible to listen to old LPs again. Their PHI phono
preamplifier recovers previously hidden nuances in black vinyl, so
that old records sound even better than when they were new.

Audio Research's LS1 Stereo Line Stage Amplifier includes their
famous hybrid tube/solid-state circuit technology. In 1992 Audio
introduced the LS2, which includes all the technology of the LS1 plus
balanced outputs, a growing trend in high-end audio. The LS2 has a
minimalist design that makes this model more affordable. Ken
Kessler declared in the HI FI News and Record Review of December
1991 that the LS2 is a one-tube hybrid, line level pre-amp without a
sonic fingerprint.

All Audio Research amplifiers are manufactured in Minneapolis,
Minn. They range from $1,000 to $1,500 and can be found in
independent audio specialty stores.


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Carver
Carver Corp. was founded in 1979 by Bob Carver, who also founded
Phase Linear Corp., now owned by International Jensen. Carver is
based in Lynnwood, Wash., where the company does its U.S.
manufacturing.

Although approximately 60% of Carver products and virtually all of
its hi-fi equipment are made overseas, the company continues to
build all of its professional amplifiers and many of its mobile
amplifiers and crossovers (for cars and boats) here.



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Counterpoint
Counterpoint Electronics, based in Vista, Calif., was the first company
to manufacture a phoneless line control amplifier. Counterpoint
products have won numerous awards, including the Hi-Fi Grand Prix
Award and the Component of the Year Award. In 1991 Counterpoint
won three major prizes in Japan, as well as the acclaimed Taiwanese
Apollon (highest recommended to buy) Prize.

In 1991 Counterpoint released its first all solid-state units: the Solid
8 Line Level Preamp, and the Solid 1 Power Amplifier. Both feature
advanced FET/bipolar cascode technology and differential
complementary circuit topology, which eliminates common solid state
grain colorations. Both are 19 inches wide.

[phone] (Counterpoint)

Counterpoint has some of the highest quality products on the market,
but also some of the most expensive. Counterpoint's top of the line
products sell for close to $8,000. Counterpoint designs and produces
all of its products in Vista.



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McIntosh
McIntosh Laboratory, established in 1949 by Frank H. McIntosh, is
the grandfather of all American stereo makers. All of its products are
USA-made in Binghamton, N.Y.

Since its inception, McIntosh has designed and produced more than
150 different audio products. Its original product, the Model 50WI
amplifier, received rave reviews. This amplifier earned the first of
34 patents awarded to McIntosh Laboratory. The Unity Coupled
50W1 Power Amplifier was the first amplifier that could truly be
classified as HI FI because harmonic and intermodulation distortion
levels were less than 1% throughout the audio range of 10Hz to
20,000Hz.

Like Audio Research Corp., McIntosh has concentrated on
components geared toward reproducing sound from old LPsa
comforting notion for old nostalgics. McIntosh's products can be
found nationwide in both major chain stores and private dealers.


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Compact Disc Players


California Audio Labs
California Audio Labs is one of three American manufacturers that
make high quality compact disc players. Its products are all made in
Huntington Beach, Calif.

Cal Audio's Icon and Tercet models have terrific reputations in the
stereophonic world. Of the two, the $700 Icon is the better choice.
Although the Tercet costs twice as much as the Icon, its performance
level is not much higher.


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McIntosh
While McIntosh is better known for its amplifiers, its compact disc
players have attracted world renown. McIntosh's first CD player, the
Model MCD7007, was introduced to the public in 1985. This CD
player retails for just under $2,000.

Last year, McIntosh began producing a CD disc changer to
complement its CD players. McIntosh's CD players and disc changers
are made in the same Binghamton, N.Y. plant as its amplifiers and
speakers.


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Theta
This company was founded five years ago by Mike Moffat in Van
Nuys, Calif., and quickly developed one of the finest reputations in
the industry. Theta manufactures its only CD player, the Theta Data
in Agora Hills, Calif. This excellent CD player costs $2,400, although
an optional assortment of digital processors run an additional $1,250
- $5,000. Theta products can be found in high-end audio stores
across the nation.


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The Industry
The U.S. telephone industry has dwindled down to three  major
manufacturers: AT&T, Comdial and Cortelco. Comdial, which
specializes in business phones, and Cortelco, which makes phones for
the home, do most of their manufacturing in the U.S. AT&T, which
manufactures its home phones and most other AT&T products
abroad, produces only a small percentage of high quality business
phones in the U.S.

However, thanks to Motorola, the United States is very competitive in
the cellular phone industry. Although Motorola is the single cellular
phone manufacturer in the US, it controls one-quarter of the world's
market, and makes cellular phone systems lauded by, among others,
Japan's top manufacturers.


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Home and Business Phones


Cortelco
Cortelco is the best source of American-made home telephones.
Cortelco, which is headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., manufactures
most of its products in Corinth, Miss., although the company does
some manufacturing in Canada and Puerto Rico.

Cortelco is currently the only U.S. manufacturer of single-line
consumer telephones. The Trendline phones, one of its most popular
brands, includes, among other things, a memory of up to nine
numbers, a call directory, and three-number emergency autodial.
The cost is $44.95.

The Citation and Tribute series are also popular brands, costing
$44.95 and $54.95. Both models come with user- friendly indented
buttons and a comfortable, light handset. Advanced models of the
phones include memory, last number redial and a directory.

Only a few Cortelco telephones are sold under the Cortelco name.
Most are sold under the name brand ITT .  This is because of
Cortleco's initial association with ITT. Although Cortelco is currently
an independent American corporation, the company continues to use
the ITT label because it is one that consumers are already familiar
with. In the coming years Cortelco will increase the number of
telephones sold under its own name.

[phone] (Cortelco)


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AT&T
AT&T is a company whose name is practically synonymous with
telephones and whose contributions to the telephone industry are
immense. With this record, it is unfortunate that this American
company manufactures comparatively little in the United States.
However, the AT&T telephones that are manufactured in the States
are among the best.

The Merlin system, manufactured in plants in Denver, Colo., and
Shreveport, La., was a breakthrough in telephone technology. These
office phone systems, which include conference calling, speaker
functions, a timer, LED time and date displays, and a feature that
identifies incoming callers, are widely used in offices across the
United States.

There are three different models of Merlins: Merlin I, which has up
to eight lines, Merlin II, which has 40, and the new Merlin Legend,
which has 56 lines.

The Partner is another U.S.-made AT&T telephone. This new, popular
office telephone is smaller and less complex than the Merlin, but has
similar attributes and design.

[phone] (AT&T)



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Comdial
Comdial Corp. is the best source of American-made business phones.
Originally based in California, this  young company is now
headquartered and manufactures in Charlottesville, Va. With 95% of
the labor in a Comdial telephone from the Charlottesville plant (5%
overseas) and 70% of the component parts coming from the
U.S.Comdial telephones are as American as you can get.

Comdial offers an extensive line of modestly priced business phones.
The company's flagship product is the ExecuTech business telephone
system, which accounts for over 60% of the company's sales.
ExecuTech systems include over 90 built-in features, such as
simplified personal inter-office messaging, status of office phones at
a glance, one-button intercom signaling and off-hook voice announce.
The ExecuTech also offers subdued or louder tone signals, depending
on the urgency of the call, and barge-in calls.

The ExecuTech is particularly efficient at outside calling. These
phones are equipped with a stunning variety of outside call features,
including group trunk access, which reduces the number of outside
lines needed at any given station, and Station Message Detailed
Recording to manage long-distance cost by line and station. In
addition, there are flexible, any-number restrictions for both long
distance and local calls, 10 to 30 programmable personal one-button
auto-dial numbers, 50 additional system wide speed dial numbers or
access codes, last number and saved number redial, auto redial and
optional background music.

[phone] (Comdial)


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Comdial

[phone] (Comdial)


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Cellular
The nine-year-old cellular phone industry is one  in which American
business is thriving. Although Motorola is the only company making
cellular telephones in the U.S., it is one of the most powerful
corporations in the industry and controls a quarter of the world
market.

Most Motorola products are manufactured in its Arizona, Texas,
Massachusetts, Illinois and Florida plants, although the company does
produce in as many as 53 other countries. That most Motorola
products are still manufactured in the U.S. is reflected in the fact that
60% of their  employees are American and  40% live in other
countries.

Motorola has revolutionized the industry in many ways.    The
company's ground-breaking MicroTAC, which weighed under one
pound, was an enormous breakthrough in telephone technology. With
the introduction of a telephone that customers could carry in their
shirt pockets, Motorola not only changed the public's ideas about
quick, convenient communication, but also changed the general
attitude toward cellular phone technology. Says Robert N.
Weisshappel, senior vice president and general manager of
Motorola's Pan American Cellular Subscriber Group: People who were
only mildly interested in cellular before were suddenly excited by
the technology and particularly surprised and proud that an
American company was at the forefront of a technological revolution.

The MicroTAC won numerous product and product design awards
from all over the world, including the Nikkei Award for a best new
product of the year and the G-Mark design prize, both from Japan.

The company's latest product, the MicroTAC Lite Digital Personal
Communicator Telephone, is the lightest and most advanced cellular
telephone in the world. Weighing only 7.7 ounces and measuring
11.6 cubic inches, this remarkable phone follows in the steps of the
original MicroTAC, which was the first functional telephone to weigh
less than a pound. At less than half a pound, the new MicroTAC Lite
is the world's lightest commercially available personal telephone.

Some of the MicroTAC Lite's features include a 911 override, which
allows the user to make emergency calls even if the phone is locked,
storage of up to 99 32-digit phone numbers, auto answer and a menu
mode that allows the caller to view, select or clear features from a
user-friendly list. This amazing cellular telephone comes complete
with its own carrying case.

Motorola's Tough Talk Transportable fills another niche in the
cellular market. Complete with carrying case, the Tough Talk weighs
under 10 pounds and offers at least two full hours of fully
transportable use before recharging is necessary.

The company also manufactures several cellular phones exclusively
for automobiles. All of these phones have at least 100 number
memory and can be equipped with the D.V.S.P. II Digital Vehicular
Speaker Phone. The speaker is completely duplex in operation, which
allows both parties to speak simultaneously without either being
aware that a speaker phone is being employed.

Motorola's cellular phones are also sold under the Pulsar, Sears'
America Series and Montgomery-Ward's Ambassador II labels.


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Cordless
While Motorola is especially known for its cellular phones, the
company also makes cordless phones. The America Series Secure
Clear Cordless  line offers the convenience of a cordless telephone,
with an almost impenetrable guard against eavesdropping. The
security found in these phones is revolutionary in an age when a
private conversation on a cordless phone is nearly impossible.

The America Series 300 model features a one-hour battery back-up
in case of power outage, 10 channels, a battery saver switch that
extends the handset battery life for up to five weeks between
charges, 65,000 randomly selected security codes to prevent
unauthorized use of the owner's phone service, nine memories for
speed dialing and the maximum power allowed by the FCC for
highest range performance.

The America Series 500 offers all the features of the 300 plus both a
handset and base keypad, a speaker phone for hands-free operation
and use of the phone when the handset is absent, an intercom and
paging feature for three-way conversations, a visual channel
indicator and a special button for emergency dialing.

[phone] (Motorola)


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Facsimile Machines
The world's first fax machine was invented by the American AT&T in
the 1920s when it developed the technology to transmit wire service
photographs.

Today's fax machine market is almost exclusively dominated by
Japanese companies. In fact, there are no fax machines manufactured
in the United States by American companies.

However, there are two American companies producing fax boards
and one Japanese company assembling fax machines in the U.S.


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Canon
The Japanese Canon company assembles two fax machines in the
United States. The FAX-270S is assembled in Canon's plant in
Richmond, Va. This fax machine includes memory reception of up to
14 pages, memory transmission of up to 20 pages, 64 levels of gray
scale half tones,  an automatic document feeder of up to 30 sheets,
automatic redialing and a confidential mailbox.

The FAX-A501, which is assembled partly in Richmond and partly in
Japan, features Super De-Curl, which takes out the annoying curl
from fax-paper, and a receiving restriction that eliminates junk
faxes.


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Rockwell International
While it is disheartening to think of how few choices the Made in the
USA consumer has to make in the facsimile machine industry, he or
she can still see American influence when looking inside one of the
machines. Even though there is not a single American manufacturer
of fax machines, Rockwell International, an American company,
supplies the majority of the computer modem boards found in fax
machines.

With over 15 million units sold, Rockwell's R96F is the world's most
popular modem board for use in facsimile machines. This small piece
of equipment is the brains of a fax machine, allowing a machine to
send and receive digital signals across phone lines. The rest of a fax
machine is basically a telephone and printer packaged together.

Rockwell's modem devices are manufactured in El Paso, Texas, and
Newport Beach, Calif. This highly respected American company has
been both a finalist for the prestigious American Malcolm Baldrige
Award for Quality and the first non-Japanese company honored by
Japan's Sharp Corp. for "outstanding contributions to other
businesses." Rockwell modems are regarded equally highly
elsewhere in the world. With more than 20 million units sold,
Rockwell's fax modems are in 80 percent of the world's facsimile
machines.


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Brooktrout Technology
This Massachusetts-based company produces circuit boards that
enable personal computers to send and receive messages. Fax circuit
boards are less expensive than stand-alone fax machines and have
several other advantages. For example, incoming and outgoing
messages can be stored in computer memory and documents can be
printed on plain paper.

So before buying a foreign-made fax machine, consider buying a
Brooktrout fax board for your computer instead. Most large mail-
order computer supply companies sell these fax boards.


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Introduction
This chapter suggests some of the top American-made personal
computers, printers, laptops, word processors and copy machines
suitable for home use. The chapter does not attempt to be
comprehensive, but rather offers a few, highly select choices.

Consumers should note that all of these products contain at least
some imported components and that in this particular chapter,
American-made generally means the final assembly was done in the
United States. This is a reflection of the overwhelming global nature
of the computer industry.


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Personal Computers


Datacomp
Datacomp is the best choice for those interested in a genuine
American-made computer. Datacomp Corp. of McLean, Va., is the only
U.S. computer manufacturer that is firmly committed to producing an
all-union family of computers made from American-produced
components. In fact, Datacomp computers contain 90% U.S.
components-the highest percentage of any American-made
computer.

As company President Clay Kime explains, We have a sincere belief
in America's leadership in both workmanship and technology.
Despite trade policies and tax laws which stack the decks against
American-based producers and American workers, we intend to hold
to the integrity of our product.

Datacomp supplies computers to the U.S. government, including the
Navy, unions and businesses across the country. To date, Datacomp
computers have been exclusively designed for the business setting.
However, this year Datacomp will introduce the DCC 386/SXits first
computer designed and priced for individual use.

Datacomp computers are 100% compatible. They run all industry
standard software programs and are backed by a national on-site
service network. Datacomp computers must be directly ordered from
the company.

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Tandy
Tandy Corp., which is the parent company of Radio Shack, produces
all of its desktop computers in Fort Worth, Texas. Most Tandy laptops
are also produced in Fort Worth. This U.S. company probably has a
higher percentage of U.S. content than many of its fellow U.S.
computer companies because Tandy has its own injection molding,
current board and wire and cable manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

The best Radio Shack desktops for home use are the 1000 RL and the
1000 RLX. The more advanced 2500 SX is well-suited for either
home or office and includes the impressive 2500 SX Multimedia
model, which features a CD-ROM drive and an advanced audio board
for multimedia applications. Tandy computers can be purchased at
Radio Shack stores and dealers across the nation.


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What About IBM and Apple?

IBM
International Business Machines is the grand-daddy of computers.
IBM is an American company that started out in the early 1900s as a
manufacturer of clocks and other mechanical devices. By the 1950s,
IBM was producing some of the world's first computers. Today, IBM
is a massive, global company that manufactures its computers and
components all over the world. Like many global companies, IBM
assembles its products in the markets they will be sold in.
Consequently, all IBM computers sold in the United States are
assembled in Raleigh, N.C., or Austin, Texas.

IBM's PS-1 (Personal System 1) series is an ideal choice for home
personal computer needs. These entry level computers are available
in a variety of preloaded packages that include display terminal and
keyboard. All models retail for under $2,500, with some models
available for as little as $1,000. PS-1 computers can be found at IBM
dealers and Sears stores nationwide.

IBM's PS-2 series offers computers that are a step above the PS-1
models in terms of applications, storage/memory and upgrade
ability. PS-2 models, which are designed for a variety of business
needs, are advanced enough to take on peripherals and additional
storage bays and run large-memory software programs such as
Lotus. There are 14 PS-2 models to choose from, depending on your
business needs and budget. One model to examine carefully is the
best-selling PS-2 model 55 SX, which retails for just under $3,000
and is found in offices across the nation.


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Apple
Like IBM, Apple is an American company that has become very
much of a global player. The first Apple computer was created in a
California garage in the 1970s. Since this backyard start, Apple
computers have played a large part in pushing the industry toward
offering moderately priced, user-friendly computers for personal
use. Like most computer companies today, Apple manufactures its
computer components both in and out of the United States. The
company also splits its final assembly operations between the U.S.
and countries like Singapore and Ireland.

In general, Apple imports its basic, most affordable computers into
the U.S. For example, Apple's basic Macintosh Classic computers are
manufactured out of the U.S. So are its Macintosh LC models. Both of
these computer lines sell for $1,000-$2,500 and are unfortunately
the Apple computers that would be most suited for home use.

However, if you are willing to spend extra, Apple's top of the line
Macintosh II computers are assembled in the United States. These
computers are available in the IIsi, IIci and IIfx lines. Each one is a
bit more advanced (and more expensive) than the next. Macintosh
IIs range from around $3,769 suggested retail for the least expensive
IIsi model to over $8000 for the top-of-the line IIfx model. Apple's
premium Macintosh Quadra line ($5,600 - $9,000) is also assembled
in the United States. As for Apple's newest product, the Powerbook
Notebook Computer-some of these are assembled in the U.S. and
some are not, so be careful.


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Printers


American computer companies assemble a wide range of printers in
the United States. However, the only laser printers currently
designed, developed and manufactured in the United States are those
made by Lexmark, an alliance company of IBM.

Lexmark-made laser printers, which are sold under the IBM label,
offer laser quality for both home and larger business needs.
Lexmark's new IBM LaserPrinter 4029 series is an exciting line of
printers that can be used with either IBM or Apple PCs and offer
greatly improved speed and print quality. This series, which ranges
from single-use models to high performance LAN capability printers,
recently received P.C. Magazine's technical excellence award.

The ideal 4029 series printer for the home is the IBM LP- 5E. This
printer gives home or small business printing needs 300 x 300dpi
laser quality for $1,595 and under. The LaserPrinter 5E comes with a
Motorola 10MHz controller and a high-speed parallel/serial interface
for faster processing and prints five pages a minute.


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Laptop Computers


The laptop segment is the fastest growing part of the personal
computer market. There are a plethora of laptops on the American
market. Many of these are made in the U.S., many are not. Some of
the best all-American laptops are manufactured by AVG Advanced
Technologies.

AVG has been a leader and innovator in industrial controls and
computer components for over 15 years. Although this privately held
U.S. company has supplied laptop companies with circuit boards (the
major component of a laptop) for years, it wasn't until 1990 that
AVG introduced its own laptop.

Two years later, AVG offers eight different laptop models. All of
them from casings to current boards are 100% made in the U.S.A. in
Philadelphia, Pa., and Chicago, Ill.

The AVG 386SX weighs 13 pounds, and, among other features,
includes 2MB or 4MB dynamic RAM memory, 1.44 MB floppy and
40-535 MB shock-mounted hard disk drive, MS-DOS software
compatibility and a built-in charger.

This state-of-the-art laptop is not only moderately priced, but
designed for complete dependability. The 386SX has shock-mounted
disk drives and impact resistant polycarbonate casings for extreme
durability. To further ensure reliability, each unit is subjected to
rigorous quality control testing, including a rigorous 110 F burn-in
period.


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Avanti
One of the top-rated laptop computers on the market is the Avanti
by BCC, a San Jose-based company founded in 1988. Introduced in
March 1992, the Avanti 025 immediately captured the media's
attention, critical acclaim and numerous "best buy" awards for its
value. The new flagship is the Avanti 486, which weighs in at a light
six pounds, six ounces. All BCC products are designed, engineered,
and manufactured in the U.S.A. The Avanti line starts at $1,800 and
tops out at $3,000 for a high-performance color-screen model.


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Copiers


Xerox
Xerox Corp. invented the dry photocopier in the United States, but for
many years abandoned the small copier market. As of February,
1993, Xerox is out to reclaim the small copier market with three new
models built at the company's new "focus factory" in Webster, N.Y.
The three models manufactured in this state-of-the-art plant are the
5312, 5313, and 5314. The 5313, rated at 1,000 copies per month, is
the least expensive model. It will be sold at discount stores including
Price Club, Costco and Pace for about $1600.

The 5312 and 5314 models are made for small offices which need up
to 3,500 copies per month. The 5314 offers reduction and
enlargement capability. All three machines produce 12 copies per
minute.

(800) TEAM XRX (Xerox)


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Typewriters & Word Processors


Lexmark
Lexmark manufactures 18 models of its IBM Wheelwriter
typewriters and word processors in Lexington, Ky. They range in
price from $500 to $1500, with more expensive models containing
screens and memory. All of the Wheelwriters are heavy-duty office
machines which should serve the needs of any home office.


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Smith Corona
Smith Corona Corp., with headquarters in New Canaan, Conn., entered
the typewriter business more than 100 years ago. Regrettably, Smith
Corona abandoned manufacturing typewriters and word processors
in the United States in the spring of 1992, blaming unfair
competition from the Brother Corp. They now manufacture in
Singapore and Mexico.


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Brother
Brother claims that it manufactures typewriters in the United States.
Brother does assemble typewriters in Tenn. However, when asked by
Made in the U.S.A. to certify that more than 50% of the final products
was produced in America, Brother refused.


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IBM
IBM typewriters and word processors, manufactured by Lexmark,
are the only typewriters which can properly say "Made in the U.S.A."
Lexmark was formerly a division of IBM but is now an independent
company authorized to use the IBM name and logo. With over fifty
years of experience, Lexmark now produces typewriters with
keyboards in 26 languages for distribution in 175 nations.


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The Industry
The U.S. undoubtedly uses more appliances than any other nation on
earth. Americans seem to continually demand new and more
innovative appliances. Consequently, American appliances are some
of the best and most progressive in the world.

This chapter focuses on six small home appliances:  toasters,
blenders, food processors, coffee makers, microwave ovens and
vacuum cleaners. While recommending specific American-made
models that reflect a company's best products, the chapter also
attempts to provide the consumer with a sense of the overall
import/export production patterns of each company. Since almost
every company mentioned imports some portion of its appliances,
the overall production information should give the consumer some
guidance in shopping beyond the recommended models. When in
doubt, do not hesitate to turn over an appliance to read the country
of origin marked on its bottom.

Although this section does not include large appliances, it should be
noted that large appliances are no longer all American-made. Many
U.S.-made large appliances contain an increasing number of imported
parts, and some U.S. companies, particularly General Electric, do some
final assembly in Mexico. The 1993 edition of 'Made in the U.S.A.' will
include an in-depth discussion of large American-made appliances.


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Toasters


Black & Decker
Although Black & Decker toasters are almost entirely imported, all
Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven broilers and toaster ovens are made in
the U.S. Black & Decker's top- of-the-line toaster oven is the Ultra
Oven Toast-R-Oven Broiler ($100.98) which not only toasts, but
broils, bakes and defrosts. This oven has an eight-slice capacity, a
continuously cleaning interior, and a bell that signals when toast is
ready.



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Proctor-Silex
Although in recent years this company has shifted a large amount of
production to Mexico, the Proctor-Silex/Hamilton Beach company still
manufactures many of its small appliances in the U.S.including the
world's largest line of toasters and toaster ovens.

One of Proctor-Silex's newest toasters is the Lot-A-Slot Coolwall
Toaster (model T2830; 46.95), which features a cool-to-the-touch
exterior and an easy cleaning crumb tray. This toaster's interior
bread slots will also position all bread widths, including difficult-to-
toast bagels and muffins. Lot-A- Slot's sleek, elongated design is
quite distinctive and saves a great deal of counter space.


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Sunbeam
Sunbeam/Oster makes about 80 percent of its appliances in the
United States. Sunbeam's line of two and four slice toasters includes
one of the most interesting toasters on the market. The Model 20030,
introduced in 1945, is believed to be the oldest toaster in continuous
production. Today's Model 20030, which retails for $79, combines a
timeless art deco exterior with the best of modern technology. It is a
fully automatic, self-lowering toaster with a radiant console feature
that senses the amount of moisture in the bread and gives it a
uniform toast.



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Toastmaster
Toastmaster manufactures approximately 90% of its small appliances
and every single one of its extensive line of toasters and toaster
ovens in the United States. Toastmaster's Cool Steel Toasters feature
extra wide slots and a cool- touch metal exterior that does not get as
hot as a traditional steel toasters.


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Juicers


Oster
The Oster Juice Extractor, in the $50-60 range, offers high quality at
reasonable prices.


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Blenders


Hamilton Beach
Proctor-Silex/Hamilton Beach manufactures all of its Hamilton Beach
blenders in the United States. The 1993 line features styling updates
as well as the addition of pulse- speed and blend and serve container
options. One of Hamilton Beach's most noteworthy blenders is the
ultra versatile Blendmaster Blender Center. For $69.99, this blender
set includes a 44 oz. basic jar, three different sizes of blend-serve-
store plastic jars and a 32oz. stainless steel jar for blender drinks
such as frozen marguaritas. The Blender Center also features ultra
modern eurostyling with white and teal graphics and 14 different
speeds.


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Oster
Although Sunbeam/Oster manufactures roughly 80% of its home
appliances in the U.S., Oster blenders are all made here. Of special
note is the model 85208, the Oster Blender with Glass Container. This
basic white Osterizer features a high quality glass container, 12
different blending speeds, an all-metal drive system and a $54 price
tag.


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Food Processors


Hamilton Beach
All of the Hamilton Beach food processors are made in the U.S.A.,
including the new 702R ($49.99), which features an easy access
rocker switch, two-speed processing for a variety of applications
from mincing and shredding to mixing salad dressings, and the latest
in Hamilton Beach styling.



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Oster
Most of Oster's line of Kitchen Center food processors are made in the
U.S., although a few models are assembled in Mexico from U.S.-made
components. The touch tone 5-in- 1 Kitchen Center is a remarkable,
versatile appliance that is well worth its $250 price tag. This
remarkable 16-speed machine can perform an endless variety of
tasks. It is a blender, stand mixer, doughmaker, slicer/shredder and
food processor, all in one central unit. The 5-in-1 Kitchen Center set
includes two large mixing bowls and a 250-page recipe booklet.
Other attachments can be bought separately, including a juicer and
an ice cream maker.



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Regal
Regal makes 95% of its appliances including its 10 models of food
processors in Jacksonville, Ark., and Kewaskum, Wis. The Regal
Electronic Food Processor (model K663BK; $132.90) is a versatile food
processor that is capable of many of the same functions as more
expensive processors, including everything from beating eggs to
kneading dough. This processor features a direct drive motor that
eliminates problems with stretched and broken belts. It has a special
safety feature and the machine will not operate unless the lid is
securely in place. Regal's latest processor is the economical 72 oz.
Regal Food Processor (K7755), which retails for $78.95. Regal also
manufactures the famous La Machine food processors.


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Coffeemakers


Black & Decker
Black & Decker is one of the leading designers of coffeemakers,
almost all of which are made in the U.S. (imported models tend to be
the smallest capacity Black & Decker coffeemakers). Some of Black &
Decker's best coffeemakers are the models that brew coffee directly
into a thermal carafe, which keeps it warm for up to eight hours. The
carafe's attractive molded plastic outer body allows it to double as an
attractive beverage server for either hot or cold beverages.

Black & Decker's Thermal Carafe Drip Coffee Maker ($79.98) features
an analog clock/timer that can be set at night, so morning coffee is
ready when you are, and an automatic shut-off safety function. Black
& Decker also offers two models of Spacemaker Plus thermal carafe
coffeemakers which are installed under cabinets to maximize counter
space without sacrificing full capacity.

Thermal Carafe and Spacemaker coffeemakers aside, Black & Decker
offers a large variety of American-made 10- and 12-cup capacity
drip coffeemakers. The DCM900 drip coffeemaker is a moderately
priced ($25.98) compact, ultra-contemporary design 10-cup
coffeemaker that takes up very little counter space and looks great
in any kitchen. The DCM900 includes a hot plate that automatically
turns off after the coffee has finished brewing, a simple on/off
switch and an on light that reminds you the coffeemaker is on.



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Regal
Regal makes Polyperk percolator coffeepots as well as drip
coffeemakers. Regal's 12-cup drip coffeemaker with a digital clock,
model K7586, sells for $50. One of Regal's best values in
coffeemakers is the model K700. This new coffeemaker is a sleek,
compact, contemporary design 10-cup coffeemaker that features
quick, quiet brewing and a thermostatically controlled warming
plate-all for $26.95.


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Mr. Coffee
Although Mr. Coffee is a famous name in American coffeemakers,
this company imports about half of its coffeemakers. However, one of
the company's newest coffeemaker lines, The Accel, will initially be
exclusively produced in the U.S.


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Microwave Ovens
The age of the microwave oven has changed cooking habits across
the country. Although microwave technology was invented by
Raytheon Corp. in the U.S. in the 1940s, most of the microwaves sold
in the U.S. today are imports. Today, there are only three companies
manufacturing American-made microwaves.



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Fridgedaire
The Fridgedaire Co. (formerly White Consolidated Industries)
manufactures almost all of its microwave ovens for its Fridgedaire
and Tappan labels in Dalton, Ga. The only imported Fridgedaire and
Tappan microwaves are the small subcompact models (.4 and .6 cu.
ft.) which will be phased out in '92, and its over-the-range models.
All of its larger countertop models (.8, 1.0 and 1.3 cu. ft.), which
comprise over 95% of the company's business, are made in Dalton.

One of Fridgedaire's best offerings is the Tappan Speedwave 1000,
which is the only 1,000 watt countertop microwave on the market.
This oven, which cooks approximately 25% faster than a standard
600-700 watt oven, is available in .8 and 1.3 cu. ft. sizes for $199 to
$269.



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Amana
As was noted above, the microwave was invented in the U.S. by
Raytheon in the 1940s. At first, Raytheon's microwave technology
was used only in large institutional ovens. However, in 1965,
Raytheon purchased the Amana Refrigeration Co., to help transform
its revolutionary microwave technology into small ovens for home
use.

Today, Amana still produces the majority of its top-quality Amana
microwaves here in the U.S. in Amana, Iowa.  Amana's imported
models are its smaller ovens that measure less than a cubic foot (.6
or .8 cu. ft.). This year, Amana will introduce the American-made
RW322T oven, which features cooking pads preprogrammed with the
correct cooking times for a variety of items from mini meals to
potatoes.


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Magic Chef
Magic chef is a division of  Maytag Corp. With the exception of its
over-the-range models, all Magic Chef microwaves are made in the
U.S. in Anniston, Ala. Magic Chef microwaves are available in 15
different models ranging from its smallest .6 cu. ft. ovens to the
largest 1.5 cu. ft. models.


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Vacuum Cleaners


Black & Decker
It has been over 10 years since Black & Decker introduced the
revolutionary Dustbuster cordless hand-held vacuum cleaner. From
the everyday Dustbuster and Dustbuster Plus models to the more
powerful Dustbuster PowerPro models, contemporary Dustbusters
are still America's favorite hand-held cordless vacuum and are still
made in the U.S.A.

The PowerPro DB2000 ($56.98) extra capacity model quickly picks
up any wet, dry or soggy mess. It has a special squeegee attachment
that tackles messes on hard surfaces. The Powerpro DB6000 heavy
duty cordless vac is Black & Decker's best performing hand vacuum.
This Dustbuster has two power settings, an optional Power Brush and
a high performance motor that makes it ideal for any type of dry
pickup. This model retails for approximately $72.

In addition to its cordless hand cleaners, Black & Decker also offers
upright cordless vacuums, including the American-made Dustbuster
Upright Power Brush, which is perfect for room-at-a-time cleanups.
All Dustbuster cordless vacuums come with a handy storage unit that
also serves as a recharger.


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Electrolux
The Electolux company of Marietta, Ga., has a reputation for making
the highest quality vacuums in the world.  All Electrolux vacuums
sold in the U.S. are made in Bristol, Va. However, all vacuum cleaners
sold under the name A.B. Electrolux (mostly found in Europe) are
made by Electrolux's European sister company. Electrolux vacuums
start at about $300 for an upright model, but are designed to last for
20 years.



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Eureka
The Eureka company manufactures virtually all of its vacuums in the
U.S. in El Paso, Texas and Bloomington-Normal, Ill. Its only imports
are a few hand-held vacuums and its stick brooms.

The newest of Eureka's 150 U.S.-made vacuums is its Bravo line.
These upright vacuums feature on-board attachments and a hose
that plugs into the top of the vacuum for cleaning drapes, furniture,
etc. Although the Bravo line was just introduced this year, Eureka
already has hundreds of thousands of orders for this new versatile
vacuum cleaner. There are 10 different Bravo models all moderately
priced at between $99 and $139.



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Hoover
For many, the name Hoover is practically synonymous with the
vacuum. Hoover has been manufacturing vacuums in North Canton,
Ohio, since 1908. Today, 80% of Hoover full-sized vacuum cleaners
are manufactured in the U.S., with the remaining 20% assembled in
Mexico from U.S. parts.

Hoover leads the vacuum industry in upright cleaners that convert
into cannister vacuums. Although Hoover invented a convertible
vacuum cleaner back in the 1920s and even patented this attached
tool vacuum in 1936, there wasn't any interest in this innovation
until this decade.

Hoover's new PowerMax vacuum cleaners are top of the line dual use
vacuum cleaners that feature automatic tool conversion. That is, the
hose used for cannister type vacuuming is already attached to the
vacuum. To switch from upright vacuuming to hose vacuuming for
walls, ceilings and furniture, the user simply attaches one of the
many on-board tools. The four PowerMax models are also self-
propelled and glide across the carpet without being pushed. Hoover's
PowerMax vacuums retail for between $349 and $449.

Hoover's Elite II vacuum cleaners are more modestly priced and
offer something for every pocketbook. Like the PowerMax models,
this extensive line of upright cleaners also features on-board tools
and can easily be converted for cannister/hose vacuuming. However,
on Elite II vacuums, the hose for cannister vacuuming must be
manually attached. All PowerMax and Elite II vacuums are
manufactured in North Canton, Ohio.


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Oreck
Oreck has been making commercial vacuum cleaners for over 25
years. A few years ago, the company introduced its first home use
vacuum, the Oreck XL. Today, the Oreck XL line includes a variety of
durable vacuums, including the Hypoallergenic line featuring double-
wall outer bag, double inner bag vacuums, which retain 97% of the
dust they take in. All Oreck vacuums are made in the U.S. and are
designed for the long run.


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Miscellaneous Appliances


Chef's Choice Knife Sharpeners
Chef's Choice knife sharpeners have won national and global acclaim.
These revolutionary sharpeners are made in Avondale, Pa., and
exported to department, cutlery and specialty stores in every major
country including Harrods of London and Tokyo's Mitsukoshi.

By using a set of strong magnets to hold the knife just so
and a diamond to sharpen, these machines turn out perfectly
sharpened, perfectly honed knives every time. The three-stage
model that gives knives a state-of-the-art triple-bevel edge sells for
around $80. The two-stage sharpener can be had for about $50.
Edgecraft Corp. also offers a ScissorPro scissor sharpener.


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Regal Griddles/Electric Grills
Regal manufactures a complete line of griddles and individual
electric grills in the U.S.


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Swing-A-Way Can Openers
There are dozens of imported can openers on the market.  However,
many contend that Swing-A-Way manual can openers, which have
been manufactured in St. Louis, Mo., for more than 50 years, perform
better than any electric can opener.


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Ceiling Fans
Imported ceiling fans are often of inferior quality and can actually be
dangerous. A few years ago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission recalled several models of cheap imported fans because
their ceiling fixtures were not adequate to hold the fan. American-
made ceiling fans are much better fans with high quality, long lasting
motors and strong fixtures that keep the fan safely in place. Some of
the best American-made ceiling fans are made by the following
companies:


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Casablanca
Casablanca Fan Co. has been making high- quality ceiling fans in
Pasadena, Calif., since 1973.


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Emerson
Emerson manufactures all of its ceiling fans in the U.S. in Hazelwood,
Mo. Please note that this company is not affiliated with either
Emerson Electronics or Emerson Radio.


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Fasco
This new company makes all of its ceiling fans in the U.S.


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Hunter
Hunter manufactures its top-of-the-line fans in the U.S., but imports
its less expensive models from Taiwan.


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Sporting Goods
From playing in impromptu neighborhood games to cheering on the
local high school or professional team Americans love sports.
Americans also like to keep fit. Since the fitness boom of the 1970s,
Americans exercise more than ever before and in every imaginable
way. Americans jog, swim, lift weights, play organized team sports,
rollerskate and just about anything else you can think of. Some
people even call Americans sports or fitness fanatics. It is no
surprise, then, that U.S. manufacturers often lead the field in sports
and fitness equipment.


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Personal Exercise Equipment


Nautilus
Nautilus was one of the early pioneers in high quality personal
exercise equipment. Although a number of companies produce such
equipment today, Nautilus equipment is still widely considered the
cream of the crop.

A Nautilus workout is designed to work all parts of the body to
maintain and improve a full range of muscular motion. Although
home Nautilus machines have been gradually phased out, Nautilus
equipment is standard in many of the nation's best health clubs. All
Nautilus equipment is manufactured in Independence, Va., and is
exported virtually everywhere, including Europe, the Middle East,
Asia and Australia.

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Diversified Products , which manufactures all of its fitness equipment
in Opelika, Ala., is one of the world's largest manufacturers of
physical fitness equipment. From basic bench presses to benches
equipped with arm and leg accessories, DP offers affordable
equipment for a basic home weight workout.

DP also manufactures a number of high quality exercise bikes and
treadmills for aerobic workouts. The gem of this product line is the
AirGometer, which features dual action handlebars to combine an
upper and lower body workout. The AirGometer's no impact workout
is based on the principle that air resistance provides excellent
cardiovascular conditioning.

DP also manufactures higher-end Wynmor fitness equipment for
health clubs.

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California Gym and Hoist Fitness Systems
California Gym and Hoist Fitness Systems both manufacture their
lines of convenient, compact home gym apparatus in California. The
systems offer a great way to work every muscle without leaving
home. Between the two machines, functions include a seated chest
press, seated rowing, a standing shoulder press and more. California
Gym offers the California Muscle Machine, CaliforniaKwikFit2
Machine, and the California Gold Machine. Hoist offers the Hoist
760XT and the Hoist 1100.

[phone] (California Gym)
[phone] (Hoist-inside Cal.)
[phone] (Hoist-outside Cal.)


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Soloflex
Soloflex is a home fitness machine that provides a tension workout
based on rubber straps that simulate real weights. The Soloflex
machine works a wide range of muscles and allows the user to
exercise without straining muscles by attempting to lift too much.

One of the key advantages of the Soloflex is its versatility. The
Soloflex can perform a range of exercises, including bench presses,
squats and curls and dips. Another advantage of a Soloflex machine
is its compactness. This personal fitness machine can fit in an area as
little as four square feet.

All Soloflex machines are manufactured in Hillsboro, Ore., and are
exported worldwide.

[phone] (Soloflex)



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NordicTrack
NordicTrack fitness machines simulate cross country skiing. In
addition to exercising all of the body's major muscle groups,
NordicTrack also develops cardiovascular fitness. A Nordic- Track
workout is easy on the knees and back, burns more calories than
rowing machines or exercise bikes and is a great deal of fun. All
NordicTrack machines are manufactured in Chaska, Minn.

[phone] (NordicTrack)


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Swim Accessories


Tyr Swimsuits
All Tyr swimsuits sold in the U.S are made in Summit, Mich. The
company offers close-fitting racing style suits as well as baggy,
noncompetitive casual suits for men and a variety of women's one-
piece suits. Tyr suits can be found at Herman's and other sporting
goods shops nationwide.


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Hind Goggles
Hind-Wells manufactures every pair of its world renowned racing
goggles in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Hind goggles have been worn by
more record breaking competitive swimmers than any other goggle.
They are comfortable, watertight goggles that provide excellent
peripheral vision. The streamlined design also reduces water drag.

[phone] (Hind-Wells)


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Barracuda Goggles
These award-winning goggles are made in Portland, Ore.

[phone] (Barracuda)


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A note on Speedo....
Speedo is perhaps the best known swimwear and swim accessories
company in the United States. However, all Speedo swimsuits are
manufactured in the Orient and Speedo goggles are made in Canada,
Mexico and Taiwan.


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O'Brien Watersports Equipment
If you prefer to be on the water instead of swimming in it, O'Brien
manufactures a range of watersports equipment in Redmond, Wash.
Among other things, O'Brien offers top-quality water skis, inflatable
tubes and ski vests.


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Baseballs
Although baseball was invented in the United States, there are no
longer any baseballs made in the U.S. All of the large companies,
including Wilson, Rawlings and Spalding, which claims to be
America's First Baseball Company, produce their baseballs in Haiti.


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Baseball Gloves
Finding a baseball glove made in the USA is almost as difficult as
finding a baseball. There are only two major American
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Nokona
Nokona manufactures 100% of its baseball gloves in, you guessed it,
Nokona, Texas. Although Nokona sounds foreign, this American
company is named after a Comanche Indian chief and is firmly
committed to making its products in the U.S. In fact, the Nokona
slogan is, Nokona is as American as baseball. Nokona offers a full
range of baseball and softball gloves, including a kangaroo hide glove
made from Australian kangaroo hide. Nokona gloves sell for between
$100 and $150. Nokona also manufactures a complete line of both
football and baseball protective equipment.

[phone] (Nokona)


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Rawlings
Rawlings makes about half of its gloves in the United States in Ava,
Mo. The quickest way to determine if a Rawlings glove is made in the
U.S. is to examine the stamp on the glove.

One of Rawlings' U.S.-made models is the top-of-the-line Gold Glove.
These gloves are made from Heart of the Hide leather, which comes
from the choicest five percent of American steers and undergoes an
exclusive, expensive tanning process. The result is a top-notch,
extremely durable glove that is favored by many of the nation's
major league players.

[phone] (Rawlings)


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Baseball Bats


Louisville Sluggers
The original Louisville Slugger was developed by baseball legends
Pete The Gladiator Browning and Bud Hillerich in 1884 in Louisville,
Ky. The pair created the bat to help Browning get out of a batting
slump. The first time Browning used the bat, he broke his slump with
three hits and started the Louisville Slugger on the road to becoming
a baseball tradition.

Today, Hillerich and Bradsby Co. manufactures 100% of its bats in the
United States. The company offers aluminum bats that are
manufactured in California and Kentucky, state-of-the-art
Tennessee-made graphite bats and a range of wooden bats, crafted
from mostly white ash in Indiana, New York and Pennsylvania.

[phone] (Hillerich and Bradsby)


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Easton
Easton Sports specializes in aluminum and ceramic bats made in Van
Nuys, Calif. From the Black Magic to the Ultra Light, Easton makes
bats for all levels of competition except professional. In fact, at the
1988 Olympics in Seoul, Team USA used Easton bats exclusively, as
did 80 percent of their competitors.

One of Easton's newest bats is made from a composite of fiberglass,
graphite and ceramic. At $125 and up, this state-of-the-art bat is
aimed at the serious competitor.


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Baseball Caps


NJ Headwear
In July of 1992 three University of Pennsylvania graduates opened
their own Baseball cap shop after buying machinery at a cap
company's auction and rehiring their unionized employees. Thus,
New Jersey Headwear Corp. of Jersey City, N. J., successfully provided
jobs for unemployed workers in the Jersey City area.

This start-up, inner city baseball cap manufacturer produces quality
custom baseball caps which are union made in America and come in
three different styles: Prostyle, Fabricaps and Union special.

[phone] (NJ Headwear)


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Basketball Equipment


Basketballs

Like baseball, basketball is a sport that is native to the United States.
However the only basketballs currently manufactured in the U.S. are
special-order balls Wilson makes for the government. Even more
disappointing is the fact that the official NBA basketball by Spalding
is made in South Korea.


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Schutt
Schutt Manufacturing Co. makes all of its basketball rims and
basketball rebounders in Litchfield and Knoxville, Tenn. Schutt's
excellent glass and aluminum indoor and outdoor backboards are
made by its Michigan supplier.


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Huffy
Huffy backboards, which are made by Huffy Sports in Chicago, Ill.,
are the only backboards that carry an NBA endorsement. Huffy's
newest, most innovative backboards use the latest in composite
construction and modern graphics as well as a unique elevator pole
system.

[phone] (Huffy)


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Football Equipment


Wilson
The all-American Wilson company produces all of its sports
equipment in the U.S., including tennis balls, golf equipment,
uniforms...and the Official NFL Football. In fact, Wilson's Ada, Ohio
manufactured footballs have been used in every Super Bowl and NFL
regular season game since 1941.


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Gerry
Gerry Cosby Co. manufactures top quality shoulder pads in Sheffield,
MA. Cosby shoulder pads (The Professional's Choice) are the pads
used by more than 350 of the players in the NFL, including Los
Angeles Raiders star running back Roger Craig and all-pro linebacker
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants.

Cosby pads are sized for players of all ages. The company also makes
an excellent line of American-made equipment bags.

[phone] (Gerry)


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Golf Equipment
Although the game of golf originated in the British Isles, it is now a
well-established, much-loved American sport.  Nearly all types of
golf equipment, including clubs, balls and shoes are made in the USA.
U.S. golf equipment is exported to countries all over the world,
including Japan where American made golf equipment has become a
status symbol.  Some of the top names in American-made golf
equipment are:

U.S. Companies:

Lynx(clubs), 100% U.S.-made, City of Industry, Calif.

Ping(clubs, bags, balls), 100% U.S.-made, Phoenix, Ariz.

Taylor(clubs), 100% U.S.-made, Calif., N.C., Tenn.

Wilson (clubs, balls, and bags), 100% U.S.-made, Tenn.

Titleist(clubs, balls), 100% U.S.-made, Mass., Calif.

Spalding (balls), 100% U.S.-made in Chicopee, Mass.

Hillary and Bradsby(clubs), 100%  made in Jeffersonille, Ind.


Foreign companies:

Etonic (Sweden)(shoes), 50% U.S.-made, Richmond, Minn.

McGregor (Finland)(clubs), 100% assembled in Albany, Ga.


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Tennis Equipment


Rackets
Not a single tennis racket is manufactured in the United States. The
last company to make rackets here was Head.


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Balls
Both Wilson and Penn make all of their tennis balls in the U.S., in
Faltinon, S.C. and Phoenix, Ariz., respectively.


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Skating/Hockey Equipment


Christian
Christian hockey sticks are made in Waroad, Minn., and exported all
over the world.

[phone] (Christian)


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Easton
Easton makes its top quality Easton aluminum hockey sticks in Van
Nuys, Calif.

[phone] (Easton)


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Reidell
Reidell makes every pair of its top quality hockey, figure and speed
skates in Redwing, Minn. The company also makes roller boots for
dry land skating.


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SP-Teri
SP-Teri manufacturers one of the only ice and roller skating boots in
the United states. This custom made skating boot's comfort, support
and quality craftsmanship makes an ideal boot for the competitive
and professional skater. The boots can be custom color dyed and are
available in suede upper leathers. Be prepared to take your socks off
when you mail order SP-Teris. Interestingly enough, they require
that you trace your feet on the back of their order form!

[phone] (SP-Teri)

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In-Line Skating Equipment


Rollerblade
Rollerblade Inc. pioneered the modern sport of in-line skating.
Rollerblade skates were originally created as an off-season training
tool for hockey players. Later, skiers, cyclists and runners discovered
the cross-training benefits of Rollerblade skates.

Today, all sorts of people in-line skate for fun and fitness on a wide
variety of skates, but the original Rollerblade brand skates are still
considered the best that money can buy.

All Rollerblade skates are manufactured in Minnetonka, Minn.

800-232-ROLL (Rollerblade)


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Bowling Balls


Brunswick

Brunswick is the world's largest manufacturer of bowling products.
Brunswick bowling balls are made in Muskegon, Mich., as are some of
the company's bowling bags. These bags are labeled made in the
U.S.A.


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Ebonite
Ebonite, which has had more recent patents than anyone else in the
industry, manufactures its famous bowling balls in Hopkinsville, Ky.


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Boxing Equipment


Everlast
Everlast is the world's most famous name in boxing equipment. The
company was the official supplier of boxing equipment for the 1984
Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The list of champions who have used
Everlast equipment is a veritable who's who of boxing's greatest: Jack
Dempsey, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

Everlast gloves retail for $38-$200 and include children's gloves and
the newest in thumbless gloves which are said to reduce eye and
hand injuries and facial lacerations. The company also makes a
complete selection of punching bags, uniforms, cups and headgear.

It is even possible to purchase a full size boxing ring from Everlast.
Prices range from $8,800 for a plain elevated ring to $15,000 for an
official Olympic ring.

All Everlast boxing equipment is made in New York and Missouri.

[phone] (Everlast)


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Volleyball Sets


Centerline Sports
Centerline makes the last volleyball system you'll ever need. The
company offers several complete volleyball sets,  including a special
sand kit for beach games. All sets include durable, portable nets,
stakes and poles, boundary lines and  carrying bags. Centerline
volleyball systems are manufactured in Denver, Colo.

[phone] (Centerline)


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Horseshoes


St. Pierre
President Bush's favorite pastime is also one of the most American.
The world's largest manufacturer of horseshoes, St. Pierre
Manufacturing, is located in Worcester, Mass. The company
manufactures eight different models, all of which are approved by
the National Horseshoe Pitching Association. St. Pierre horseshoes are
100 percent American, including the steel in the shoes.

[phone] (St. Pierre)


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Outdoor and Camping

Equipment
Americans love to leave their cities and home towns behind and
explore the simple pleasures of the out-of-doors. Of course, people
have many different ideas of the best way to get away from it all.
Some like to spend the weekend relaxing in a nearby state park.
Others prefer to spend a week backpacking or canoeing in the
remotest of national forests and wilderness areas. Whatever your
tastes in outdoor adventure, U.S. companies can supply you with the
necessary equipment and clothing.

Our research staff has recently begun to examine U.S. companies
producing quality outdoor equipment stateside. In 1993, the
Foundation will present an entire chapter on outdoor and camping
equipment. What follows is a sneak preview focusing on the best of
American-made tents and a few all-American outdoor innovations.


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Tents
The high-quality U.S. tent market is dominated by a few names:
Bibler, Eureka, Jansport, Kelty, Moss, The North Face, Sierra Designs
and Walrus.

The two big names that do not manufacture any of their tents in the
U.S. are Jansport and Sierra Designs. The remainder of the big name
manufacturers make some or all of their tents in the U.S.


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Bibler
All Bibler tents are hand-built in Boulder, Colo. Bibler is the only
manufacturer in the U.S. making functional single wall tents. Bibler's
dome-style tents are constructed from a single wall of ToddTex
fabric that is made exclusively for Bibler. This unique fabric makes
Bibler tents extremely lightweight and waterproof yet breathable.
Bibler tents range from solo models to four-person tents and are
priced from $450-$850.

[phone] (Bibler)



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Moss
Every Moss tent is manufactured by this small company in Camden,
Maine. Moss tents, which run anywhere from $300 to $765, are
expedition grade tents that are known for their innovation, design
and patterning. Loyal Moss customers can be found in all parts of the
world, including Japan, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium.

[phone] (Moss)


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Eureka
Eureka is a division of Johnson Camping Co., which manufactures
most of its products overseas. The vast majority of Eureka tents are
manufactured in Korea, including Eureka's line of family tents.
However, Eureka still makes a few of its best tents in the U.S.

Eureka's Timberline-Deluxe tents are available in both two- and
four-person, regular and camouflage models. They are strong,
lightweight and easily assembled, and are well- suited (although a
bit heavy) for backpacking. Prices range from $190-$280. Although
these tents are relatively expensive, they will outlast and outperform
their imported counterparts. Note only the Timberline Deluxe models
are made in the States.

The Eureka Outfitter four-season Timberline tents are rugged tents
available in two-, four-, and six-person models. These tents are
designed to take a beating and are ideal for groups, rentals and
expeditions. An Outfitter could easily be used as a dependable U.S.-
made family tent. Prices are just above those of the Timberline-
Deluxe.

[phone] (Eureka)


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The North Face
The North Face is based in Berkely, Calif., and manufactures top
quality, but consequently expensive, four-season tents here in the
U.S. (Four-season tents are designed to withstand the rigors of year-
round camping, including winter camping.) These tents range from
$385-$795 and are well-made, dependable tents for the serious
outdoors enthusiast.

The North Face manufactures all of its three-season tents overseas.
Although the company will introduce a new line of family tents this
year, these will also be manufactured abroad.


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Kelty
Kelty  manufactures only upper-end, expedition grade four-season
tents in the U.S. These are the Jetstream, Windface II and III and the
Microfoil. These Kelty tents are excellent, albeit expensive ($400-
$675) tents.

[phone] (Kelty)


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Walrus
This Berkely, Calif., company makes all of its four-season tents, the
Moonrock ($475), Apogee ($650) and Eclipse ($750)in the U.S. The
rest of Walrus tents are made overseas.

[phone] (Walrus)


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American Innovations in Outdoor Equipment


Therm-A-Rest Sleeping Pads
Sleeping outdoors can make for a hard night's sleep. For many,
ordinary sleeping pads just don't seem to make the ground any
softer.

Cascade Designs of Seattle Wash., solved this problem in 1973 when
the company introduced its Therm-A- Rest foam-filled, bonded, air
filled sleeping pads. These extremely comfortable, self-inflating
mattresses were designed by a former  Boeing aircraft engineer.
They are available in a range of styles including 3/4, Ultra-lite and
wider, thicker Camp Rest models and are suitable for adults, children,
weekend campers and serious outdoors enthusiasts alike. Although
Therm-A-Rest mattresses retail for about $50, they are priceless,
required pieces of equipment for anyone sleeping in the out-of-
doors.

Cascade Designs also manufactures an innovative Ridge Rest foam
pad, which is a more affordable alternative to a Therm-A-Rest. This
foam pad is a simple, light-weight and inexpensive sleeping pad
($15) that features specially molded, ridged foam. These pads are
much more durable and comfortable than regular foam pads and
were ranked by Backpacker Magazine as one of the 10 best designed
outdoor products in 1988. All Cascade Design products are
manufactured in Seattle, Wash.

[phone] (Cascade Design)



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The Crazy Creek Chair
Crazy Creek portable chairs provide a dry comfortable seat no matter
where you go. These lightweight (20 oz.) coated Cordura chairs can
be folded and taken anywhere. They are great for picnics,
backpacking, bicycle touring, camping or a trip to the stadium. They
can even be converted into a sleeping pad.

These revolutionary chairs were invented by two U.S. Outward
Bound instructors in 1988. The chairs were an immediate hit and
have become practically standard equipment for anyone who spends
time outdoors, including those in Japan, Norway, Germany and a
variety of other countries. Crazy Creek Products, manufactures Crazy
Creek chairs in Red Lodge, Mont.

[phone] (Crazy Creek)


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Billiard Cues


McDermott Cue Manufacturing, Inc.
McDermott Cue, founded in 1972 by Jim McDermott, offers the
largest selection of custom billiard cues in the world. The company
offers over 8,000 individual design variations from which the cue
buyer can select his or her own personal cues.

In 1993, McDermott proudly salutes the men and women of
America's armed forces with their custom crafted Freedom Cue.
Detailed art reproductions grace the throat and butt of this cue
honoring America's military forces. With every purchase of a
Freedom Cue, McDermott Cue will donate $5.00 to the Disabled
American Veterans.

McDermott Cues are manufactured in Menomonee Falls, Wis., and
range in price from $150 to $2,000.

[phone] (McDermott Cue)


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Skiing Equipment


K2 Corp.
The K2 Corp. manufactures its state of the art skis on Vashon Island,
Wash. Despite the slowing growth among the ski industry, K2 is
expanding rapidly and is now number one in American ski sales. The
K2 Corp. is an offspring of Kirschner Manufacturing, a family
business which developed its products using reinforced plastic. In
1961, Bill Kirschner used a borrowed pair of skis as a pattern to
make himself a pair of fiberglass skis. His skis worked so well that he
decided to produce them commercially. These skis were
manufactured and delivered to the market by Kirschner
Manufacturing in 1964, but by 1967 it was obvious to the Kirschner
brothers that an entire business could be created on skis alone. Thus
they named their company after K2, the second largest mountain in
the world, and the two Kirschner brothers who began the endeavor.

Ever since, K2 has continued to expand its methods and products. As
a result, K2 is a leading manufacturer in the new Snowboarding rage,
as well. The company's market strategy is to build high performance
skis that are also forgiving and easy to ski. Different ski models are
designed for various consumers, depending on their needs, and are
available in retail stores worldwide.

Pre and Olin are two smaller American ski companies whose skis are
manufactured at K2's plant.

[phone] (K2)


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Volant Skis
Volant's logo, "ski the steel-steel the thunder", reflects the Boulder,
Colo., company's mission to provide skiers with the opportunity to ski
better. Unlike other skis on the market, Volant's skis are made of
stainless steel. This material allows skiers more control in any snow
condition, including hard, packed snow. The design of the skis makes
turning easier and gives stability and speed. Volant's steel ski design
is patented in the U.S. and abroad, so you won't find another high
performance, all terrain steel ski anywhere else. Volant offers three
models, the FX1 for the beginning to intermediate, the FX2 for
intermediate to advanced and the FX3 for the aggressive ski pro.
Volant's three models retail for $425, $475 and $525.

[phone] (Volant)


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Furniture
The Industry
The United States produces an endless variety of furniture. From
Early American to modern, U.S.-made Italian and crate style
furniture, U.S.-made furniture comes in every style and every price
range. What follows is a brief discussion of some of the best
American furniture manufacturers in Early American, Georgian, U.S.-
made Italian and contemporary styles of furniture. But first, a word
on furniture wood.

The United States is blessed with an abundance of quality hardwood
trees that form the backbone of the U.S. furniture industry. Although
U.S. forests are cut for a range of high demand products, including
paper, lumber and other wood products, U.S. timbers companies
typically replant trees as they cut them down. This leaves the U.S.
with a plentiful supply of beautiful furniture-quality wood.

Many consumers are unaware of this rich supply and cannot
distinguish between imported and domestic wood furniture. To make
sure that your American-made wood furniture contains domestic
wood, watch for the following wood types:

American Wood

Pine

Oak (red and white)

Maple

Bird's Eye

Walnut

Spruce

Birch

Beech

Aspen

Poplar

Ash

Cedar

Cherry

Elm

Douglas Fir

Purchasing American wood furniture has many benefits. It not only
supports the U.S. timber industry but is usually far cheaper than
exotic wood furniture. It can also be more ecological than purchasing
foreign wood furniture. Much European sourced designer furniture
(and a fair amount of American-made wood furniture) is crafted
from wood taken from the rain forests. As is well known, the world's
rain forests, crucial to the atmosphere and health of the global
environment, are being depleted at a dangerous pace. Purchasing
furniture made from rain forest wood contributes to the decline of
the environment.

Here are some of the most popular rain forest woods:

Rainforest Wood

Teak

Mahogany

Ebony

Rosewood

Zebrawood



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Early American

Kittinger Co.
Kittinger Co. is a top-line manufacturer of Early American style
furniture. The company began in 1885 in Buffalo, N.Y., where it
attracted many skilled Polish, German and Italian immigrant
craftsmen and began earning its reputation for impressive high
quality furniture.

From 1969 to 1972, Kittinger refurbished the presidential offices in
the West Wing of the White House. During that period, the State
Department gave Kittinger furniture as gifts to visiting dignitaries.
The white damask chairs that President Reagan sat in for many of his
photo sessions were not produced in colonial Massachusetts, but
Kittinger's Buffalo factory.

[phone] (Kittinger)



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Early American

[phone] (Kittinger)



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Lane Furniture Manufacturers
Lane, one of America's largest furniture manufacturers, produces a
dramatically different style of furniture than Kittinger. While much
of Kittinger's Early American furniture emphasizes elaborate detail,
Lane, strongly influenced by the folk art of the Shakers, stresses the
plain and functional. Shakers are small religious communities from
Maine to Ohio that believe in common ownership of property and a
strict and simple way of life. Naturally, their furniture is simply
stated and, some might say, austere.

While originally known for cedar chests and then simply styled
Shaker furniture, Lane's contemporary offerings include more than
80 reproductions and adaptations of antique furniture approved by
the Museum of American Folk Art.


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Georgian
Georgian furniture was produced in 18th-century England during the
reigns of King George I to King George III. It is an ornate style that is
sometimes similar to English-inspired Early American furniture,
especially the Williamsburg variety.


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Kittinger
In addition to the Early American reproductions mentioned above,
Kittinger manufactures the Georgian Collection.


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Drexel Heritage
Drexel Heritage is one of North Carolina's finest furniture companies.
Heritage's Heirlooms line is a collection of Georgian reproductions.


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Baker
Another top manufacturer of Georgian reproductions is the Baker
company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its collections are copied from
British antiques selected by Sir Humphrey Wakefield, a noted
antique authority.



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Bernhardt Furniture Co.
This company, based in Lenoir, N.C., has over 50 hand-carved
Georgian designs in its Centennial Collection. These pieces are carved
from solid mahogany and other woods and demonstrate careful
attention to the detail of the English originals.

[phone] (Bernhardt)


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Italian
Made in the USA


Casa Stradivari
Old world craftsmen are alive and well in Brooklyn, N.Y. A family
owned and operated business, Casa Stradivari has manufactured its
furniture by hand for four generations. All Casa Stradivari wooden
furniture is glued and carved by hand and then sanded, stained,
hand-burnished, lacquered, rubbed with steel wool and polished into
a work of art.

[phone]  (Casa Stradivari)


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Contemporary American Furniture


Brayton International
This 19-year-old-company produces international design furniture in
High Point, N.C. Brayton has won numerous design awards, including
the Roscoe Design Award and the Stuttgart Design Center Award.

[phone] (Brayton)



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The Pace Collection
This company manufactures desks, tables, cabinets and other high-
quality contemporary furniture.  Pace manufactures many pieces in
Europe as well. Pace's furniture is extremely expensive, but includes
some of the best quality money can buy.

The Mezzaluna Executive Desk is half-moon shaped and made out of
stainless steel. Designed by Leon Rosen, it sells for $20,000. The K
Desk, designed by Steven Holl, is made out of ash, and sells for
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Jack Lenor Larsen
Although headquartered in New York City, Larsen manufactures and
sells its products world-wide. The company maintains showrooms in
18 countries.

American designer Ben Baldwin created the Baldwin Channel chair
and couch and the Cranbrook lounge chair, which is also available as
a couch.

[phone] (Larsen)


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R Jones and Associates
A relative newcomer to the furniture business, Jones & Associates
has a quality and style that make it a stand-out from its more
established peers. Its factory is located in Dallas, Texas, itself a new
home to quality furniture manufacturing. R Jones produces more
than 100 series of couches, loveseats. chairs and beds.

[phone] (R Jones and Associates)


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Aristocrat Upholstery
Aristocrat Upholstery of Bridgeport, Pa., manufactures high quality
upholstered furniture. Most Aristocrat furniture is sectional and ideal
for large living rooms. From gently curving pieces to rectangles,
Aristocrat is American furniture to look for.

[phone] (Aristocrat)


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Mid-Priced


Thomasville and Bassett
Thomasville and Bassett are two major U.S. manufacturers of mid-
priced furniture that offer good value for the dollar. Both of these
companies provide a complete range of styles, from Early American
to modern, from Chinese to country. A complete bedroom of Bassett
furniture ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. Thomasville is somewhat
higher priced.


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Leather
You don't have to buy Italian to find high quality leather furniture.
American companies manufacture fine leather furniture for every
pocketbook.


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Brayton
The Brayton International Collection includes top-end leather
furniture. Brayton's Danube chair runs from $2,500 to $3,000
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Leathercraft
Leathercraft produces top-quality leather furniture for less than half
the price of Brayton International.

[phone] (Leathercraft)


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Craftwork Guild and Classic Leather
Both Craftwork Guild and Classic Leather are owned by Classic
Leather of Hickory, N.C., and manufacture good quality leather
furniture. Their furniture is slightly less expensive than Leathercraft.

[phone] (Craftwork Guild)

[phone] (Classic Leather)



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Crate
"Crate" Furniture is a relatively new phenomenon in American
furniture. Introduced to the public a decade ago, it has since
achieved wide popularity. Crate furniture is made out of solid pine
and is reminiscent of wooden packing crates. Its simplicity,
durability and functionality is also reminiscent of Shaker style
furniture. Crate furniture is ideal for families with young children
who need furniture that can take abuse. Prices are generally modest.


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Rugs and Carpets


Nylon
Nylon is a cheap and popular form of carpeting. Ninety percent of the
carpeting sold in the U.S. is made of nylon, and virtually every
square yard of it is made in the States.

Most nylon carpets are constructed from Dupont's Stainmaster carpet
fibers. Consequently, determining the quality of a nylon carpet is not
based on fibers, as it is with wool carpets, but on density. The more a
yard of carpet weighs, the more fiber it contains and the higher its
quality.

There are many U.S. companies making quality nylon carpets in the
U.S. The best way to shop for quality American-made nylon
carpeting is follow the density rule of thumb.

One company to note is Patcraft of Dalton, Ga. This company produces
a marvelous collection of nylon patterned carpets.

[phone] (Patcraft)


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Wool
In spite of the fact that wool carpets are more expensive than nylon,
they are still popular with American consumers. The only significant
carpet imports into the U.S. are oriental rugs. However, American
carpet manufacturers have developed new technologies to compete
with imported orientals. In 1948, Edward Fields developed the magic
needle process, which produces handmade carpets by machine. More
recently, Karastan developed a computerized system for making
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Karastan
Karastan produces more wool carpeting than any other manufacturer
in the United States. It specializes both in broadloom and oriental-
style carpeting. In fact, as was noted above, Karastan was the first
manufacturer to produce oriental-style carpets in the states by
computer.

Karastan's computer organizes a pattern of various colors of yarn into
a cake in which all the yarns which are parallel to each other are
assembled into an organized pattern. All of Karastan's designs are
produced using this patented computerized process, including its
famed Garden of Eden flowers.

The quality of Karastan rugs is so high that the rugs come with a 20-
year warranty and no rug has ever been returned because of
improper wear. Karastan prices are commendable. The Medallion
Serapi oriental design carpet, shown below, retails for about $800- a
far greater value than a similar carpet imported from Iran or
Turkey.

[phone] ( Karastan )



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Edward Fields Designs
While Karastan is famous for its unique manufacturing process,
Edward Fields Designs is well-known for its patterns. Fields offers
more than 2,000 designs the largest selection in the industry and can
custom make any carpet that a patron wishes. Fields' designs have a
broad range, from modern to conservative and everything in
between.

The company's designers include some of the most illustrious names
in the business, from industrial designer Raymond Loewy to New
York artist Al Hirschfeld. Like Karastan, Fields uses machines to
produce a handmade effect. Fields' machine, developed in the 1940s,
is known as the magic needle and is famed worldwide for its
performance. Fields' rugs grace, among other places, the White House,
palaces, public buildings and countless celebrities'
homes, planes and yachts.

Fields' rugs are not marketed in stores, but are available in
showrooms in 11 cities nationwide. A typical Fields all-wool rug sells
between $4,000 and $5,000 and retails for about $4,500 in a six-by-
nine-foot size.

[phone] (Fields)



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U.S. Axminster
U.S. Axminster is the largest and most prestigious manufacturer of
axminster carpets in the world. U.S. Axminster carpets, which are
noted for their design and color quality, are found in many hotel
lobbies and restaurants.

The company offers unlimited numbers of colors, with some carpets
sporting as many as 50. U.S. Axminster primarily custom
manufactures patterned axminsters for commercial customers in
wool and wool blends. Fourteen different axminster designs for the
home are sold under the Mohawk name.

[phone] (Mohawk)


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Woven Wool
Woven rugs, like other types of carpeting, come in various qualities,
but generally are more expensive and longer lasting.


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Native American Rugs
Hand-loomed woven rugs are still being produced by American
Indians. Every one of these rugs is unique, and many are extremely
beautiful.


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Wilton Rugs
Wilton rugs are machine-woven loop carpets with intricate patterns
and known for being extremely long-lasting.  Bloomsberg Carpet Co.
is one of the only manufacturers of Wilton rugs in the United States.

[phone] (Bloomsberg)


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Beer and Wine
By Ben Giliberti

Ben Giliberti is the beer and wine connoisseur for the Washington
Post and is committed to furthering appreciation of American beer
and wine. The American market for beer and wine is one of the most
open in the world.The U.S. charges a relatively small duty 13 cents a
case on imported beer. Other nations charge a great deal more. For
example, Holland, Germany and England charge U.S. companies $2.93
a case to export beer into their countries. China charges U.S.
exporters an extraordinary duty of $14 a case. For years, our
Canadian neighbor refused to allow U.S. beer to be sold in its
provinces. Wine duties are similarly discriminatory against American
products. So every time you order or purchase beer or wine, think
about the unfair treatment U.S. brewers receive overseas and choose
American.


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Great (and Good) American Beers
One of the most exciting developments in the U.S. beer industry has
been the arrival within the past 10 years of several dozen so-called
micro-breweries, most of which are wholeheartedly devoted to
producing quality beers that can compete with the top offerings from
Germany, Holland, England, Ireland and Belgium.

Many of these micro-breweries make their beers under contract with
already existing breweries. Once the brand is established, however,
many of these initially mom-and-pop operations graduate to their
own facilities. Indeed, two of the finest producers, Boston Brewing
Co., the producer of Sam Adams beers, and New Amsterdam Beer
started as contract breweries, but have since opened up their own
breweries.

Like the rest of the world's beers, American beers can be divided
into two major types. Bottom fermenting beers, which include the
familiar pilsener, ambers and bocks, are made from yeasts that settle
to the bottom during fermentation. Top fermenting beers, which
include ales, porters and stouts, are made from floating yeasts and
tend to be fuller and heartier and deeper colored than bottom
fermenters.

Though there are vast numbers of American beers worth trying, the
following is my list of standouts, in order of quality. (The type of
beer and location of brewing are indicated in parentheses.)

Samuel Adams Boston Lager (amber, Massachusetts)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; Sierra Nevada Bigfoot (ale)

Anchor Steam Beer (amber, California)

Collin County Pure Gold (pilsener, Texas)

Boulder Extra Pale Ale (ale, Colorado)

Collin County Black Gold (boch, Texas)

Sierra Nevada Summerfest (amber, California)

Kessler Bock (bock, Montana)

Boulder Porter (porter, Colorado)

Dock Street Beer (Philadelphia)

New Amsterdam (amber, New York)

Sierra Nevada Stout (stout, California)

Kessler Lorelei (pilsener, Montana)

Cold Spring Export (pilsener, Minnesota)


Anchor Porter (porter, California)

Rhomberg Classic Pale Ale (ale, Iowa)

Mass market American beers, most of which are heavily advertised,
are well-made and consistent, though they tend toward uniformity.

Among the larger volume producers, here are the standouts:

Augsberger (Wisconsin)

Erlanger's (owned by Strohs)

Stroh's Signature

Michelob (Anheuser-Busch)


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American Wine
Virtually all American wines have European counterparts made from
the same grape varieties with many or all of the same classic flavors.
If you understand the wine regions of Europe, finding an American
counterpart with similar classic varietal characteristics is a simple
matter.

But bear in mind that counterpart does not mean clone, and similar
hardly means identical. A California cabernet may be made from the
same grapes as a sturdy French Medoc, but each has its own special
strengths. Understanding these differences as well as the similarities
can open up a whole new world of wine appreciation for all who
enjoy great wine. And in many cases, the American alternative is less
expensive and offers better value.

The focus of this chapter will be on the best American wines in each
category, for that is where a country earns its reputation for
greatness. Mention will also be made of less costly examples of these
same varieties of wine, for that is where a country develops its
reputation for value. To be sure, America offers a wine for every
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Cabernet Sauvignon
In recent years sophisticated wine drinkers have come to know cigar
box aromas from Pauillac, leather and tobacco tastes from Grave,
spicy perfume from Margaux and the distinctive gout de terroir
(taste of the soil) of the other great Bordeaux regions. But nowadays,
with the dollar/franc equation more in their favor, California's top
vintners are hoping for a rediscovery of the distinctive flavors of
America's own great cabernets.

The term Rutherford dust was coined by the legendary winemaker
Andre Tchelistcheff, the architect of the great Beaulieu George de
Latour Private Reserve cabernets, to characterize the spicy, minty
and eucalytpus-like flavors and aromas of the cabernet products in
what may be America's most distinguished vineyard area, the
Rutherford Bench. As a meaningful tasting term, Rutherford dust has
been damned as much as praised. But at least it highlights what
almost everyone seems to admit: The Bench is special.

Nowhere is the gathering of America's cabernet elite more
conspicuously in evidence than on this four-mile stretch of gravelly
loam in the heart of Napa. With every step along Highway 29, Napa's
famous tourist wine road that separates the Bench from the rest of
the valley, one seems to come upon another member of California's
cabernet aristocracy. Beaulieu George de Latour Private Reserve;
Robert Mondavi Reserve; Heitz Martha's Vineyard; Freemark Abbey
Bosche; the Inglenook Reserve Cask Cabernets; and most recently,
Rubicon, from the Niebaum-Coppola vineyard.

What's special here is the soil. The Bench soil lends an extra
dimension in sense of place and the taste of the soil that comes
through in wine from a specific terroir (microclimate). The Bench's
magnificent profusion of superb cabernets from vineyards in close
quarters provides an opportunity that is truly rare: the chance to
explore the interplays of soil and wine making in determining the
greatness and character of wine.

Perhaps the most famous single American vineyard is Martha's
Vineyard, which hugs the foothill of the Mayacamas Mountains, far
back from the highway. The crusty Joe Heitz has made the wine here
since 1966, and the Heitz 1984 Martha's Vineyard displays every bit
of the famous, some might say notorious, Martha's Vineyard
eucalyptus and mint bouquet. Very ripe and loaded with tannin, this
is one to lay down.

Martha's gnarled old cabernet vines came initially from cuttings from
two tiny experimental plots superbly positioned between Martha's
Vineyard and the Robert Mondavi Reserve vineyards. The property
of the wine school of the University of California at Davis, the two
experimental vineyards also supplied the grapes for the 1985 Long
Cabernet Sauvignon ($30). Though still young and massive, it may be
among the finest wines of the vintage.

The 1985 Long surely faces stiff competition from the 1985 Robert
Mondavi Reserve ($20-$25). Though slightly lighter than the Long,
the Mondavi is a classic Rutherford cabernet, with warm, fleshy fruit
and round tannins. More classically structured, with deep, sculptured
fruit is the suave 1985 Far Niente ($25), a first growth quality wine
from an emerging superstar next door to Mondavi.

Moving north past the Robert Mondavi winery, the Bench soil
remains the same, but a gentle warming trend occurs, yielding, at
least in theory, slightly richer wines. At this point of the Bench a bold
revival is underway. Napa pioneer Gustave Niebaum's three principal
vineyards, which produce the great pre- and post-prohibition
Inglenook Reserve Cask cabernets, are once again producing wine as
fine as any in Napa.

From the former Niebaum estate vineyard, far back toward the
foothills, film maker Francis Ford Coppola has directed the
production of the stunning 1982 Rubicon ($34), a massive, black,
richly flavored cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc blend with
tremendous aging potential. From directly in front of the Inglenook
winery, the richer, less gravelly soil of the Inglenook Ranch vineyard
has supplied most of the cepage for the 1984 Inglenook Reserve Cask
Cabernet ($12-$15). This supple, minty, very fruity offering has
become one of California's hottest cabernets since its medal-winning
performance at a recent California Wine Experience. The 1983
Inglenook Reunion Cabernet for the first time in 20 years combined
production from Niebaum-Coppola, Inglenook Ranch and Napanook,
Niebaum's third major vineyard to the south near Yountville,
duplicating the blend of the legendary Inglenooks of the past.

Those who question the aging ability of California cabernets need
only experience the cabernets produced since 1936 on the DePins
vineyard north of the present and former Inglenook properties. The
Beaulieu George Latour Private Reserve 1985 ($20) produced from
DePins is a totally different wine from the Inglenook, much oakier
and backward, but with a more classic structure more like Bordeaux.

What a contrast to the quintessentially Californian Freemark Abbey
1985 Bosche ($24). Experts have rated the Bosche vineyard, adjacent
to DePins, among the very best of Napa.

Nowhere is that more true than in the case of the Martha's Vineyard
dead ringer 1986 Johnson-Turnbull Cabernet ($17), as eucalyptus-
like as anyone could want, at far less money than the Heitz offering.
Particularly fine also is the Cakebread Cellars 1986 Cabernet ($17),
produced next door to Johnson-Turnbull. No mintiness here, but
instead, delicate pure fruit and a sweet bouquet that calls to mind a
well-made young Margaux. Honorable mentions must also go to the
delicious, spicy 1985 Sequoia Grove ($12); the well-made, but closed
in 1984 Flora Springs ($12); and the very lush and deep Robert Pepi
1984 Vine Hill Ranch ($14). Best buy honors go to Franciscan 1985
Estate Cabernet ($7-$9).


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Chardonnay, The American White Burgundy
Frenchman Michel Laroche admits that he has lately become an
unabashed admirer of a California chardonnay. That might not be
notable were Laroche not also the owner of Domaine Laroche, one of
France's leading producers of grand cru chablis. The chardonnay is
from the Les Pierres vineyard and is made by what may be the
Golden State's hottest winery, Sonoma Cutrer. Many have likened the
style of Sonoma Cutrer to that of grand cru chablis and other
premium white burgundies, all of which are made from the
chardonnay.

Laroche approves of Sonoma Cutrer's blend of traditional and
modern methods. Some techniques, like use of the cooling tunnel,
merely duplicate the natural cooling effects of Chablis' northerly
climate, he said. Others represent advances that he is considering
instituting himself. Laroche says Sonoma Cutrer has what he looks
for in a great wine balance. Sonoma Cutrer has acidity balanced with
fruit in a more austere, French style, he said.

Laroche firmly believes that there is a market for American wines
like Sonoma Cutrer in France. Laroche regularly uses Sonoma Cutrer
as the mystery wine in his blind tastings. He reported that his tasters
were not only confounded most of time, but were also very
impressed.

Of recent vintages, the 1985 Les Pierres ($19 retail) is extraordinary,
but the recent 1986 Cutrer ($19) and 1987 Russian River ($13)
bottlings are also of high quality. The Les Pierres should be aged for
several years, and the others can also benefit from aging.

Some of the best chardonnays:
Matanzas Creek Sonoma County 1985-86 ($15): Topflight, perfumed,
apple like bouquet. Very concentrated, exuberant fresh fruit flavors
lightly seasoned with vanilla oak. Superb efforts that will improve
for a year or more, but delightful now. The fine 1986 is more open
and more ready now.

La Crema Reserve 1986 (California; $17): Captivating, spicy, powerful
new oak bouquet. On the palate, full fruit flavors overlayed with
very toasty oak and buttery notes. French style chardonnay that is
ready to drink now.

Burgess Cellars Vintage Reserve 1986 (Napa; $10-$11): Worthy
successors to the fine 1985. Recalls a good Mersault. Intriguing
earthy, burgundian nose. Much toasty oak and complex fruit on the
palate.

Beaulieu Los Carneros Reserve 1986 (Napa; $11-$13): Fully realizing
the potential of its superb Carneros vineyards, Beaulieu has given us
this marvelously refined chardonnay loaded with soft fruit, and with
a long finish. A charmer.

Pine Ridge Knollside Cuvee 1986 (Napa; $13-$14) Exceedingly well-
made, distinctive smoky bouquet and intriguing gingery notes on the
palate. Excellent for current drinking.

Beringer Napa Valley 1986 ($10-$12): Tasted against the finest
chardonnays, this 40 percent barrel-fermented wine didn't betray its
modest price in the least. Spicy, yeasty bouquet. Well-structured,
savory fruit and lively acidity. Long finish. Definite short-term aging
potential.

William Hill Reserve 1986 (Napa; $13-$18): Refined, complex,
understated style of chardonnay with the balance to age well. One or
more years' cellaring suggested.

Other excellent chardonnays:
Kalin Cellars Cuvee LV 1985 ($18)

Raymond Napa Valley 1986 ($12)

Clos Du Bois Proprietor's Reserve 1986 ($25-$30)

Hanna 1987 ($15)

Hacienda Clair de Lune 1987 ($12)

Saintsbury Carneros 1986 ($12-$13)

Monticello Corley Reserve 1987 ($13-$14)

Mazzocco Vineyards 1986 ($12)

De Loach Russian River 1987 ($13)

Sanford Santa Rosa County 1985 ($15)

Fetzer Sundial 1987 ($8-$9)

Kendall-Jackson Proprietor's Reserve 1986 ($25)

Callaway Calla-Lees 1987 ($9-$10)

Prince Michel Barrel Select 1986 ($18)

St. Francis 1986 ($9.50)

Wente Arroyo Seco Reserve 1985 ($10)

Concannon Selected Vineyard 1985 ($9)


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Champagne and Sparkling Wines
For many wine drinkers, it's French champagneor settling for second
best. Savvy wine consumers are putting this accept no substitutes
point of view aside and trying the worthiest challengers from the U.S.

Many of the best new releases from California are priced below the
level of French champagne. The line between French and American
champagne is beginning to blur. In recent years, leading French
champagne houses have invested heavily in the United States, setting
up shop with wineries and vineyards in Napa, Carneros, Anderson
Valley and elsewhere in the Golden State. The progeny, which
include Domaine Mumm, Roederer Estate, Maison Deutz, Piper
Sonoma and Domaine Chandon, stack up quite well against their
parents.

One California-French hybrid that can surely hold its own with the
world's best is Roederer Estate. It's a dead ringer for French
champagne. Roederer Estate's fruit is from the Anderson Valley.

Compared to California sparklers, French champagnes show more
pronounced yeasty, biscuity and toasty flavors. Most California
sparkling wines display more fruit. the high fruit levels may be
California's greatest asset. Such wines are very forward and need no
additional aging to show their best.

The following champagnes are recommended:
Roderer Estate Brut ($14; Anderson Valley): Small bubbles, toasty,
biscuity flavors, lots of finesse and a hint of bright grapiness that
should have, but didn't, tip me off that this was Californian. Superb.
Very highly recommended.

Iron Horse Blanc de Blancs 1984  ($24; Sonoma County, Green
Valley): Pleasing, apple-like bouquet, and beautifully expressed,
generous chardonnay fruit overlaid by light, tiny bubbles. Highly
recommended.

Mumm Cuvee Napa Brut Prestige ($14; Napa): Pinkish tinge and
strawberry-red burgundy-like nose reflects heavy employment of
pinot noir in the cepage. Because of its high fruit level, this was least
champagne-like of all the California-French offspring, but it was still
well-made and pleasant. Recommended.

Gloria Ferrer Brut ($10-12; Napa): Active, frothy mousse; fine,
mineral scented, chardonnay nose. Solid, firm and lively on the
palate. Highly recommended, a best buy.

Maison Deutz Brut  ($15; Santa Barbara): Very active mousse;
austere, taut, champagne-like structure.

Domaine Chandon Brut (Moet) ($12; Napa): Very French-styled, in a
lean, elegant style. And don't miss the tasty Domaine Chandon
Reserve ($19).

Piper Sonoma Brut ($14): Fine smoky bouquet. On the palate, full,
pinot noir dominated flavors with a nice vanilla note.

Scharffenberger 1984 Blanc de Blancs Brut ($18; Mendocino):
Pleasantly fruity, almost grapey, but lacks the excitement of the top
offerings.


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Pinot Noir/Red Burgundy
French red burgundy is a great wine. The problem is, there has never
been enough of it, at least at prices most of us can afford.

Despite some early failures, American pinot noir is increasingly
proving itself to be as high in quality as all but a handful of top
French burgundies. In California, the most consistent results have
come from the more temperate Carneros region straddling Napa and
Sonoma, where the best wine are truly burgundian in character.

Oregon, however, with long summer days and a northerly climate,
may prove to be the true American home for the pinot noir. Its ever-
improving reputation traces back to 1979, when French experts
picked a 1975 Eyrie Vineyards pinot noir over several famous
French burgundies at a Paris tasting. Many Oregon offerings will
remind burgundy fans of a good Volnay or Beaune. The following
clearly stood out:

Saintsbury 1986 Carneros  (California; $11-$13): Immensely fruity
bouquet, clean, vibrant pinot noir fruit, with moderate tannins and
classic burgundian expansion of the palate. Superb value.

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards 1985  (California; $15-$18): Good
wine making is evident in this rich, chewy, pinot Should you taste a
bit of Pauillac or Cote Rotie in these wines, however, you'll
understand my sole reservation about winemaker Ken Burnap's
efforts here.

Oak Knoll 1986 Vintage Select (Oregon; $14):  A smoky, cherry
bouquet, silky, elegant fruit and firm tannins make this an ideal
pinnot for drinking and enjoying now.

Bethel Heights Willamette 1985 (Oregon; $12): Deep purple color and
lush, lively raspberry fruit, and long, mouth filling finish.

Robert Mondavi 1984 Reserve (California; $16-$18): The smoky,
toasty oak provides a fine counterpoint to the pure pinot fruit of this
offering.

Hacienda 1985 (California; $12-$14) Nicely defined structure, and
well-balanced, complex fruit.

Soleterra 1985 (California; $14): Ripe, earthy, firmly structured and
tannic style. Not particularly burgundian, but a good wine at the
price.


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Light Fruity Style Wines
Red Zinfandel
In search of red wines for summer drinking, American wine
consumers have traditionally looked to Europe rather than to our
own vineyards for light, fruity and refreshing reds that can be
served chilled on a hot summer day.

All but overlooked in the search have been the reds produced form
that  quintessentially American grape, the zinfandel. That's a shame,
because when it is made in a lighter style, zinfandel can be a superb
summer red,delivering generous dollops of fresh raspberry-like fruit,
along with enough structure to stand up to tangy summer salads and
charcoal-grilled foods. In addition, at prices as low as $4 to $5 a
bottle, zinfandel represents outstanding value.

To those unfamiliar with its many incarnations, however, zinfandel
may at first seem an unlikely choice for a summer red. One rather
fundamental reason is that many wine consumers may be surprised
to discover than red zinfandel exists at all. A whole generation of
wine drinkers is more familiar with white zinfandel, which is made
by fermenting ordinary red zinfandel grapes off their deeply
pigmented skins to minimize color extraction. White zinfandel, which
is really a rose' or blush wine, has achieved enormous commercial
success, but to date little of its success has rubbed off on its red
cousin, which remains a relatively slow seller compared to cabernet
and merlot.

Those who try a lighter red zinfandel will find that it neatly bridges
the gap between the more familiar types of zinfandel. It maintains
most all of the spicy, refreshing notes that have made white
zinfandel such a hit, but unlike most white zinfandels, it is fully dry
and usually more complex. It also captures much of the explosive
fruit of the bigger zinfandels, but its low alcohol, lighter color and
less aggressive character make it a far better choice for summer
drinking.

In an era when the top Beaujolais are fetching $12 or more per
bottle, zinfandel captures the original spirit of Beaujolais even better
than many true French Beaujolais.

By contrast, the summer zinfandels seek only to deliver lots of fresh,
grapy leisure at a modest price. In this regard, they succeed
splendidly. The following are my choices, listed in order of
preference:

Ravenswood 1987 Vintners Blend ($7): Superb; bursts with wealth of
raspberry fruit; harmonious balance between fruit and moderate
tannins; intense without ever seeming heavy.

Parducci Mendocino County 1986 ($6): Brilliant ruby color. Vibrant,
light picnic-style zinfandel, with fresh strawberry notes on bouquet
and palate, and a crisp, clean finish. Guenoc Lake County 1985 ($7):
Spicy, elegant, claret style zinfandel with fruit that is both lush and
well-focused.

Sebastini Sonoma County 1986 ($5-$6): A real bargain; soft, grapy
fruit light quaffing style perfect for patio sipping.

Beringer North Coast 1986 ($8): Medium-weight claret style with fine
complexity; impressive depth of flavor.

Karly Amador County 1987 ($8): Outstanding depth and exuberant
expression of fruit. Drink now for grapy fruit, but hold some for
mellower pleasures this fall.

Kendall-Jackson Mendocino 1986 ($7): Though not necessarily the
best of Kendall-Jackson's stable of excellent zinfandels, clearly the
freshest and grapiest, with some earthiness on the nose.

Pedroncelli Sonoma County 1986 ($7): As always, good value is
offered by Pedroncelli in this light- to medium- weight offering
featuring ripe round fruit and a smooth finish.

Seghesio 1985 Northern Sonoma 1985 ($6): A pleasing, lighter style;
crisp and mature.

Fetzer California 1986 ($6): Light- to medium- weight, clean
strawberry flavors nicely set off by American oak notes.

Marietta Old Vines Red Lot 7 (non-vintage; $5-$6): More muscular
and dense than the fabulously successful Lot 6 offered last year. Still
offers a good value, although the addition of petite sirah detracts
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Ross and White Zinfandels
As the accompaniment to a light summer meal served after a hot
day, few wines can match the refreshing appeal of a lightly chilled
rose'. Their pink to salmon color suggests how perfectly they fill the
gap between reds, most of which are too heavy in summer, and
whites, which lack the body to match many dishes.

Vintages hardly matter with ross. Drink them as young as possible.
They rarely improve with age. The 1986s and 1987s are at the peak.
Most '85s are also fine.

The top American ross offer a surprisingly high level of quality,
complexity and value. Many can compete head to head in flavor with
the best French ross, and prices are modest, often well under $10.
The best ross:

Bonny Doon's Vin Gris de Cigare, produced in California by the
colorful Randall Graham, is one such wine. Made from the traditional
Rhone grape varieties in a bone dry format, the inspiration for this
wine is the dry ross made near the French village of Chateauneuf du
Pape.

Bonny Doon's label may be the most distinctive ever stuck on a wine
bottle. It's a reverse affair that can only be seen by looking through
the wine. It depicts a peaceful vineyard scene with a flying saucer
hovering overhead. The inspiration for the flying saucers (Cigare
volant) is a Chateauneuf du Pape village ordinance banning such
conveyances from the skies above its vineyards.

Bonny Doon 1988 Gris de Cigare ($9): Made primarily from the
mourvedre, the major grape of Bandol, this one is too good and too
much fun to pass up. The fruit is light and expansive on the palate,
with light peach and orange notes; it has the length to prove that ross
really can have a finish. The first great American rose', and arguably
the tastiest rose' made.

Heitz Girgnolino Rose 1986 ($6): This may be the Martha's Vineyard
of rose'; lots of spicy, gewurtztraminer-like character on the nose and
on the palate.

Amador Foothills 1988 White Zinfandel ($7): Bone dry, yet loaded
with fresh, strawberry-like fruit. A real gem.

Beringer 1988 White Zinfandel ($8): A huge seller, and it's not hard
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The Challenge of American Wine Making
Having discussed American wines by grape variety, it is also
important to understand what goes into American wines besides
grapes. For although American wines are made from European
varietals, there is a boldness to them that is distinctly American.
While surely this has much to do with climate and wine making
techniques, in my view this character has less to do with these
factors than with something else, more abstract, perhaps, but no less
critical the simple determination to succeed, combined with that
most American of virtues, ingenuity. By all the criteria that the
experts have established as necessities for great wine for example,
proper soil types, climate and grape varieties, high quality American
wine should be an impossibility.

That America is not a natural breeding ground for the production of
great wine might come as a shock to many of us. In some quarters,
we have been led to believe that America is a wine maker's Nirvana.
We are told that in California, every year is a vintage year; that the
French send their wine makers here to study in our schools; that
American wines constantly win in blind tastings against their
European competitor.

Let's start with climate. Compared with the relatively moderate
climates of Bordeaux, Burgundy, northern Italy and even Spain, the
American climate looks like an obstacle course. It's too hot. The
growing season is too short. The day/night temperature variation is
too great. It's either too damp, as in Maryland, Virginia and Oregon,
or it's a virtual desat, as in Napa and Sonoma.

To be sure, some of these conditions are great for producing tanker
loads of jug wines for mass consumption, as Franzia and Gallo have
shown in California's Central Valley. However, such climatic extremes
are anathema to great wine.

To beat the heat, the California's vignerons have been particularly
resourceful. In Napa, an American Airlines pilot turned winemaker,
Tom Burgess, was among the first to move up the valley's eastern
slopes in search of cooler temperatures that would allow for the
slower ripening so essential to the complex chemistry of great wines.
Today, almost two decades later, several of Burgess' early hillside
vintages are still aging gracefully in the bottle. More recently, in the
Stag's Leap area, the high quality of Shafer Hillside Select, William
Hill Reserve, Pine Ridge and other hillside cabernets and
chardonnays have further proved the wisdom of higher elevation
plantings.

Those who have chosen to stay on the valley floor have not been left
behind, however. Among the innovators here is  the Robert Mondavi
winery, which along with the Baron Philippe de Rothschild has
introduced Opus One. Though sometimes categorized as a luxury
item, Opus One is in fact a bold, pioneering effort in the use of canopy
management, allowing the grape leaves themselves to provide shade
for the hanging bunches to control the scorching, direct California
sunlight. While the jury is not yet in on the aging ability of Opus One,
the recently released 1985 appears to have all the components to
challenge the Bordeaux first growths in all respects save price where
the Opus is in fact less costly.

Perhaps the first to realize the limitations of our own varietals was
Thomas Jefferson, who believed that palatable wines were an
essential ingredient of a popular democracy. On his return from a
stint in France as the American minister of trade, Jefferson swapped
native American trees and pants then very much the rage in
European popular gardens for cuttings of vines from Europe's finest
vineyards, including Le Montrachet, Chateau Margaux and those of
the Italian Piedmont.

Although Jefferson's own viticultural experiments in Virginia failed,
there's no question who ultimately got the better of the deal. Two
centuries later, American cabernet sauvignons decisively outpointed
the top French bordeaux in a challenge tasting put on by the French
wine makers, known as the Judgment of Paris tasting. By contrast,
the American plants sent to Europe carried in their roots the dreaded
phylloxera louse, which devastated the European vineyards. All
European varieties must be grafted on to phylloxera-resistant
American rootstock.

Innovation continues in East Coast vineyards as well. Little more
than a decade ago, commercial wine making barely existed in
Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, where they are still battling
the same problems that appear to have undone Jefferson's early
efforts, humidity-induced rot in the summer, and sudden vine-
splitting cold snaps in the early spring.

To battle the winter chills, many local wineries have turned to
winter-hearty hybrids with great success. Excellent hybrid bottlings
included the crisp seyval blanc produced by Virginia's Oakencroft
Winery,  a toastier, woodier version of the same grape offered by
Maryland's Montbray Vineyards, and the seyval blanc, vidal blanc
blend put out by Pennsylvania's Chaddsford Winery, called
Chaddsford White, a legitimate bargain at around $6. With regard to
vinifera plantings, more careful site selection has helped to improve
the odds against freezing. Examples of highly successful vinifera
bottlings included recent vintages of the impressive Prince Michel
Vineyards Barrel Fermented  chardonnay and Montdomaine Cellar's
cabernet and merlot blends.

But ingenuity and pluck are one thing. Taste is quite another. Have
all these qualities given our wines a distinctively American flavor?

To my palate, they have. If there is one single characteristic that sets
American wine apart from the wines of Europe, it is their boldness.
American chardonnays burst with a clean fruit that would almost be
embarrassing in a white burgundy. Our cabernets won the Judgment
of Paris  tasting by making their French counterparts looks like black
and white renditions. I can't help but feel this boldness reflects the
bold ingenuity of our winemakers and I sure like the taste of it in
our wines.


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Value in American Wines
What also must be appreciated is the value offered by American
wines. Are American wines underpriced? At least one well-known
wine maker, Diamond Creek winery owner Al Brounstein, says the
answer is yes. He priced 1987 Diamond Creek Lake Vineyard
Cabernet to carry a $100 retail price, the highest ever attached to a
newly minted American wine.

Maintaining that other top wineries have underpriced their offerings
compared with other world class competitors, such as Chateau Petrus
and the Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Brounstein predicts that other
American vintners will soon follow his lead. Other worthy $100-a-
bottle candidates include Dunn Howell Mountain, Stag's Leap Cas 23
and Grace Family Vineyards, all of which sell for between $25 and
$40 a bottle, as well as others, he said.

The good news for consumers is that even if Brounstein is correct,
the wines he refers to represent but a tiny portion of California's
premium white wine production. The Lake bottling is itself a prime
example. It comes from a tiny 3/4 acre vineyard near the winery.
Though as many as 200 cases are produced in abundant years, only
75 cases were produced in 1987. Because of its cool micro-climate,
the vineyard's production is sold separately only in exceptionally hot
years, which produce the best wine there. The most recent Lake
bottling was 1984, and the only previous vintage was 1978. It has
already been decided that there will be no 1988 Lake bottling.

The message is clear, however. Since prices can head only one way
up this is a propitious moment to stock the cellar with high quality
American wines. They deserve a place in any cellar that is devoted to
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Food
The Industry
The United States is one of the richest agricultural nations in the
world. American food products are abundant and diverse. Because
the U.S. is such a large nation, its territory covers a variety of
climates and terrains. Consequently, different regions and states are
known for particular food products. While many nations are limited
by climate to a few food products for example, over 50% of Japan's
farmland is devoted to rice the U.S. seems to have it all. From Maine
to California and Alaska to Hawaii, the United States produces a vast
assortment of excellent food.

Of all the products consumers buy, it is perhaps easiest to buy
American-produced food. Most nations keep the vast majority of
their food production and processing at home, and the U.S. is no
exception. Shipping costs, spoilage and other factors make offshore
production uneconomical. Consequently, U.S.-produced food is almost
always cheaper than its imported counterparts. This is especially
true of imported processed foods, which are often of the gourmet,
specialty variety and are quite expensive.

Food products that come from our closest neighbors are perhaps the
only exception to this American-is-cheaper rule. For example,
Mexican fruits and vegetables are sold in the U.S. at very competitive
prices.

In sum, when you purchase American food products you get high
quality, almost unlimited diversity and bargain prices. Although it
would be nearly impossible to catalogue all of the excellent foods the
U.S. has to offer, here are a few suggestions to get you started eating
American.


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Bottled Water
Imported bottled water seems to be everywhere. For many, it seems
to be part of an image to be seen sipping a European bottled water
such as Perrier or Evian. However, it is completely unnecessary to
look all the way to the south of France (Perrier) or to the Alps
(Evian) to find an excellent mineral water.

The U.S. has many springs whose waters rival those from any part of
the globe. Three of the best American mineral waters to choose from
are Quibell from the Appalachians in West Virginia, Saratoga from
the renowned Saratoga Springs in New York and Poland Springs from
the Maine woods.


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Coffee
Believe it or not, some of the world's best coffee is made from coffee
beans grown on two American islands, Hawaii and the U.S.
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Kona Coffee is grown on the lush
volcanic slopes of Hawaii's Kona coast. This excellent coffee is
available in different grades, depending on the plantation it was
grown on and the quality of the beans. Kona coffees can be found in
coffee stores nationwide for $17-$20 a pound. You can also order
directly from Mauna Loa.

[phone] (Mauna Loa)

Puerto Rican coffee is wonderful. It is also less expensive than
Hawaiian coffees. However, because much of Puerto Rico's coffee is
kept in the commonwealth, it is often difficult to find in the states.
Some specialty coffee shops carry bulk Puerto Rican coffee for
approximately $8 a pound. However, be careful: Puerto Rican coffee
often means that the beans were roasted in Puerto Rican style but
are not really from Puerto Rico. If you can find them, two
prepackaged Puerto Rican coffees to look for are Cafe Jaucano and
Cafe Rico.


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Produce
American produce has many advantages. It is fresh, inexpensive and
easier to find than exotic imported produce.  It also contains less
dangerous pesticides than fruits and vegetables from many other
countries. For example, although the dangerous pesticide DDT was
banned in the U.S.A., it is still used in many other countries.
Unfortunately, DDT often finds its way into the U.S. on imported
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Some of the Best American Vegetables:

New Jersey Beefsteak Tomatoes

Idaho Potatoes

Silver Queen Corn (various states)

California Artichokes

California Avocados


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Some of the Best American Fruits and Nuts:

Florida Oranges

Florida Grapefruit

Hawaiian Pineapple

Macadamia Nuts (Hawaii)

Washington State Apples

New York State Apples

Georgia Peaches

Nubiana and Santa Rosa Plums (California)

Cranberries (Massachusetts)

Blueberries (Maine)

Cherries (Michigan)

Pears (Oregon)

Pecans (Georgia)

Almonds (California)

Pistachios (California)

Peanuts (Georgia and Alabama)

All of these products can be found in your local grocery store or
specially ordered through growers, their distributors or specialty
companies. Here are some suggestions for direct ordering:

California Cachet
(San Francisco, Calif.) California
fruits, nuts and wines; worldwide shipping.

[phone]

Indian River Citrus Specialties
Will ship Florida grapefruits directly from the grove to anywhere in
the world.

[phone]

Melatchie Farms
(Perry, Ga.)Georgia peaches.

[phone]

Maine Wild Blueberry Co.
(Machias, Maine)Maine blueberries.

[phone]

Orchard Pecan
(Albany, Ga.) Georgia pecans.

[phone]

Pinnacle Orchards
(Medford, Ore.)Oregon pears.

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Seafood:

Alaska King Crab

Maine Lobster

Florida Stone Crabs

Chesapeake Bay Crabs

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp

Chincoteague Oysters

Pacific Salmon

Tuna

Dungeness Crabs (Pacific Northwest)

American seafood can be found in seafood and specialty food stores
across the U.S. American seafood can be directly ordered and express
couriered (usually Federal Express) to almost anywhere in the world.
To order some of America's best seafood, try the following
companies:

Bay State Lobster Co.

Maine lobsters; will ship live lobsters anywhere.

[phone] or [phone]

Clambakes to Go
Complete New England clam bakes (an assortment of lobster, codfish,
mussels, steamers, sausage, potatoes, corn and onions ).

[phone]

Great Maine Lobster Co.
Lobsters and lobster cooking tools.

[phone]

Hegg & Hegg
(Port Angeles, Wash.)Alder smoked western salmon.

[phone]

Key Largo Fisheries
Florida stone crabs. Available approximately Oct. 15 to May 15 only

[phone]

Nelson Crab Co.
(Tokeland, Wash.)Dungeness crabs.

(800) 843- 8370

A note on Tuna...
Fresh tuna tastes quite different from canned tuna. However, you
can't always get fresh tuna. U.S. tuna canneries are some of the
cleanest in the world and produce such fine canned tunas as
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Beef
American beef is the finest in the world.  The best American beef
comes from the heartland of the country, the area that stretches
from Illinois and Nebraska to Texas.

Omaha Steaks International Ships high-quality beef to your door.

[phone]  or [phone]

Golden Trim
Golden Trim beef, produced by Sun Land Beef Co. of Phoenix, Ariz., is
lower  in calories, fat and cholesterol than ordinary beef. In fact, it
contains less than half the calories of the run-of-the-mill beef and is
comparable to skinless chicken. The Golden Trim product line
consists of 27 cuts of beef from filet mignon to stewing meat. Golden
Trim was the first fresh beef to carry the USDA Lite designation.

[phone] (Golden Trim)


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Ham
Virginia ham is an American specialty. To order a quality Virginia
ham, call Virginia Provisions Smokehouse [phone], or
Padows (Richmond, Va.) [phone].


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Turkey
Benjamin Franklin wanted to have the turkey declared the official
American bird. The eagle prevailed, but turkey is the official meal of
the first truly American holiday, Thanksgiving. Smoked turkey is
available from Padows of Richmond, Va.

[phone] (Padows)


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Ribs
Believe it or not, no matter where you live, you can order ribs from
many of the U.S.'s more famous rib joints simply by picking up the
phone. To have a taste of the best of Memphis' famous barbecue, for
example, call Corky's at (800) 284-RIBS, The Rendezvous at (901)
523-2746, or John Will's at [phone]. With a little help from
Federal Express, your ribs will arrive on your doorstep within a day
or two.


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Condiments


Napa Valley Mustard Co.
Napa Valley Mustard Co. is owned and operated by three women
who were inspired by Napa Valley's annual crop of mustard flowers
eleven years ago. The women then decided to pool their culinary
interests with their business talent to create a selection of gourmet
mustards and catsups available by mail order. Today, Napa Valley
Mustard sells almost 20,000 cases of its Country Catsup and
California Hot Sweet, Green Chili and Garlic, Herbs of the Valley, and
Orange Ginger mustards.


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Gift Baskets
One excellent way to support America's food specialties is to
purchase gift baskets that feature a state's or region's best food
products. Many of the items discussed above are available in gift
assortments. There are also hundreds of companies that specialize in
sending off the best of their area's food products as gifts baskets.

For a taste of Vermont, for example, Cold Hollow Cider Mill of
Waterbury, Vt. ships a large assortment of gift collections featuring
Vermont maple syrup, apples, cider, cheeses, preserves and maple
candy.

(800) 2-APPLES (Cold Hollow)

Wherever you live, you can find a local farm market or specialty
food store that will package up the best of your area and ship it off
to friends who are out-of-state or in another country. Whether your
gift features products from your own area or a distant U.S. region,
your gift will help promote the best foods that America has to offer.


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Gifts
This chapter is a collection of gift items that do not fit neatly into any
of the other chapters. However, any of the items discussed in this
book make excellent gifts.


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Pens
A pen can be the perfect gift for Mom, Dad or a recent grad. Two of
the most famous names in pens are still made in the USA:



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Cross
A.T. Cross Co. has been making writing instruments in the United
States since 1846. Today, A.T. Cross continues to manufacture all of
its pens in Lincoln, R.I., and maintains a reputation as one of the
world's premier writing instrument manufacturers.

The quality that goes into manufacturing Cross writing instruments is
such that fewer than 2 percent are returned for replacement or
repairs and all Cross writing instruments are mechanically
guaranteed for life. Cross excellence is recognized the world over and
these writing instruments are exported to 150 different countries.

The company sells 90 different styles of pens ranging from $15.50
for a chrome mechanical pencil to $800 for a 14K gold fountain pen.
Cross sells four basic types of writing instruments: pencil, ballpoint
pen, selectip and fountain pen. Each of these is sold in various styles
that include chrome, gray, blue, burgundy and black epoxy, 10K, 14K
and 18K gold filled with 22K gold electroplated appointments, and
sterling silver. It also offers a special series for women. The Cross for
women series is available in each of the mentioned  styles with
additional engraving and a separate soft case for each pen.

The company also markets a number of gift sets featuring either one
or two writing instruments in an attractive desk top holder. The
bases come in a variety of materials such as walnut, onyx and
marble.

The vast majority of the Cross gift sets sell for under $100, making
them an affordable, interesting gift idea.


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Schaeffer
Schaeffer, Inc. makes all sorts of pens in the U.S., from 23 carat gold
engraved fountain pens to their Sentinel " stainless steel ball point
line, Schaeffer pens are great business gifts, incentives and can even
be used to advertise. Schaeffer will print your company name on the
body of the pen or your corporate logo can be displayed in a cap or
clip emblem. Prices run from $2.25 to $520 per pen.

(800) FINE-PEN (Schaeffer)


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Fisher
The Fisher Pen Co. manufacturers certain lines of their ball point
writing instruments in the United States including: Apollos, Field
Pens, Bullet Pens, and their Contemporary Astronaut Pen.

[phone] (Fisher)


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Parker
Parker Pen Co., founded in 1888 by George Parker, is another famous
name in pens. Over a century later, Parker is the world leader in
sales of gift and luxury pens and proudly notes that its pens have
been used for many famous events, from writing the Sherlock
Holmes stories to the signing of many international treaties.

Parker's product line encompasses up to 150 different styles,
including an extensive selection of gold, silver and lacquer luxury
pens retailing for up to $3,500, more moderately priced writing
instruments for under $100, and fountain pens.

Parker has plants in England, France and Janesville, Wis. The
American-made Parker pens manufactured in Janesville are the
Duofold line, which was recently brought to the U.S. from Parker's
English plant (Duofolds distributed in Europe are still made in
England.), the Classic line and the brand-new Insignia gift lines. Most
of these pens retail for $10 to $100 and make the perfect,
distinguished gift. They also carry an unconditional, worldwide
guarantee. For less expensive gift needs, Parker's U.S. plant also
manufactures the Vector ($7- $8.50) and the Jotter ($5-$7.50).

This year, Parker introduced a special edition pen called The World
Memorial Pen. These pens, available in U.S.-made Duofold Black and
Insignia Black, feature an emblem crafted from the smelted remains
of retired U.S. and Soviet nuclear missiles. The proceeds of the sale of
this pen go to support the England-based World Memorial Fund,
which provides international disaster relief.


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Silver, Crystal and China


Kirk Stieff
In 1979 two of the finest names in American silver merged to create
Kirk Stieff, perhaps the most prestigious name in silver. Samuel Kirk
first made silverware in the Baltimore area beginning in 1815. In
1820, Kirk introduced the Repousse style, which featured the
distinctive flower and foliage design that has since become world
famous. Early Kirk silver graced some of the finest American homes,
including those of the Marquis de Lafayette, Robert E. Lee, the Astors
and the Roosevelts.

Charles Stieff did not establish his firm until 1892, but was just as
influential, particularly in its passage of the Silver Laws Registration.
This legislation ensured that only pieces with at least 92.5 percent
fine silver could legally be labeled as sterling silver. In 1939, Steiff
also began crafting authentic reproductions for Colonial
Williamsburg.

Thus the merger of the two companies joined two of the oldest and
most respected American silver firms. Now, Kirk Stieff is among the
most sought-after silver in the world.

The company crafts many different silver products, from official
reproductions for the Smithsonian, Monticello, Old Sturbridge Village,
Historic Charleston and Colonial Williamsburg to flatware sets. A
stunning example of the best Kirk Stieff has to offer is its sterling
silver Repousse waiter. This exceptionally made 22-inch tray retails
for approximately $15,000.

Rest assured, only a small percentage of the Kirk Stieff catalogue falls
into this price range. Kirk Stieff manufactures and sells many
exquisite items that are quite reasonably priced. An excellent,
inexpensive gift from Kirk Stieff might be one of its sterling silver
bookmarks, which retail for $10-$20. The bookmarks are available in
a boxed and a ribbon style. Another economically priced gift item is
the company's letter openers ($30), which come in a variety of
designs. For those interested in spending slightly more money, Kirk
Stieff sells a number of picture frames in silver. The company sells
both 3x5 inch ($150) and 8x10 inch ($295) frames.

Kirk Steiff silver products are crafted in Baltimore, Md, and are
backed by this unconditional warranty: Simply rest assured that if
the manufacture of any Kirk Stieff product should be flawed, we are
going to replace it.

[phone] (Kirk Stieff)



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Lenox
Lenox crystal and china is world renowned. Lenox makes crystal
vases, glassware, dishes, candlesticks and many other beautiful
pieces. Lenox also makes the highest quality china dishes, tea sets
and vases. This U.S. company still manufactures all of its products in
Pennsylvania, North Carolina and New Jersey.

[phone] (Lenox)


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Steuben
Steuben is the another well-known name in American crystal.
Although the company was founded in 1903, the modern Steuben
emerged in 1933 when Arthur Houghton Jr. (a member of Corning's
founding family) took over the Steuben Division. He hired John Gates
and Sydney, already well known as an architect and a sculptor
respectively, to develop a series of designs for the company. These
designs were highly received when they were unveiled in 1935.
Today the company continues to produce nine of these designs, an
enduring testament to their quality. Modern-day Steuben is a
subsidiary of Corning, which still produces all of its crystal in
Corning, N.Y., in Steuben County.

The Steuben catalogue features hundreds of different pieces in four
major categories. The first category is functional forms, which
includes flower vases, dishes and bowls. Almost all the pieces in this
category range in price from $250 to $700.

Steuben's line of ornaments includes a variety of offerings, including
a crystal apple representing New York, a crystal and silver rendition
of King Arthur's sword Excalibur and crystal pendants.

A third group in the Steuben line consists of crystal animals. These
pieces retail for as little as $125 or as much as $31,150.

Finally, its major works line features exquisite pieces employing
Steuben's finest craftsmanship. Two examples of this are a piece
designed to evoke a cathedral ($14,300) and a work celebrating the
New York skyline ($30,000).

Steuben crystal may be mail-ordered or purchased in the company's
Fifth Avenue store in New York City, at the Stamford Town Center,
Stamford, Conn., in Aspen, Col., and at the Greenbrier Hotel, W.V.

[phone]  (Steuben)


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Pfaltzgraff Co.
The Pfaltzgraff Co. of York, Pa. is a leader in the manufacturing of
casual dinnerware. Founded on five generations of family
management and ownership, the Pfaltzgraff Co. is the oldest
continuously operating potter in the U.S.

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Homer Laughlin
Homer Laughlin began manufacturing china in 1871, and is one of
the world's largest manufacturers of dinnerware. Laughlin claims to
have manufactured about one third of all dinnerware that has ever
been sold in the U.S. The company's most popular line of dishes in
the brightly colored Fiesta line. Today, the company continues to
produce quality patterned, solid colored and white embossed
dinnerware.


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Watches
The Foundation has uncovered only one company still producing
watches in the United States Hamilton Watch Co., which is owned by
the Swiss SMH Inc. Hamilton produces both contemporary and classic
style watches that have Swiss movements but American cases, bands
and assembly. The company recently switched the hand assembly of
its watches from Lancaster, Pa., to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Hamilton's largest line of watches is its Traditional Classics, which are
reproductions of famous watches from the 1920s through the 1950s.
One of the most striking designs from this collection is the Ventura.
Introduced as part of the world's first electric watch line, this
uniquely shaped design was hailed as a work of art. Hamilton also
offers an authentic reproduction of the watch produced for the 1928
World Series Champion New York Yankees, which has been faithfully
reproduced to include the engraved case back that commemorated
the Yanks' victory. The Wilshire, Benton and Carlisle are some of
Hamilton's classic rectangular shaped watches. The Broadway
Limited is the one pocket watch in the Hamilton line. This watch has
an authentic railroad dial that marks each minute separately in red
and black numerals and comes with either an embossed image of a
steam locomotive back or one that shows the mechanical movements.

Contemporary Classics are Hamilton's contemporary style watches.
The majority of these watches are extremely accurate chronograph
timepieces. The chronographs come with a variety of different dials,
bezels and bands and are available in an impressive array of
features for an analog watch. The Wordtimer Contemporary Classic
gives the time in 24 different time zones at a single glance. By
combining function and style, this watch is perfect for the business
traveler.


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Sunglasses


Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban, which manufactures all of its sunglasses sold in the states
in the U.S., has been one of the top names in sunglasses for over 50
years.

It all started in the late twenties when the Army asked Bausch &
Lomb of Rochester, N.Y., to develop sunglasses for its pilots.
Apparently, the pilots often encountered brutal glare that caused
severe headaches and nausea. Bausch & Lomb developed a green
glass that cut glare, checked ultraviolet and infrared rays, and
absorbed various colors of the spectrum in a way that allowed the
pilots eyes to function naturally. The Army's expectations were not
only filled, but greatly exceeded. In 1936, Bausch & Lomb began
commercially marketing these flying glasses under the name Ray-
Ban. Despite the skeptics who claimed that no one would pay $3.75
for a product that normally cost 25 cents to 50 cents, the glasses
were a hit. In their first two decades, the glasses were mainly
targeted at sports enthusiasts, but beginning around the time the
Wayfarer was introduced in 1952, the sunglasses also became a
fashion item, earning the prestigious Council of American Fashion
Designers Award Council of American Fashion Designers Award.

Sales of Ray-Bans have been aided by media exposure and by their
identification with certain pop icons. For example, Wayfarer sales
multiplied more than 50 times after the lead characters in the Blues
Brothers and Risky Business films appeared in these sunglasses.

Bausch & Lomb's Ray-Ban sunglasses come in a variety of styles and
include the Classic Metal designs, driving glasses, sport designs, and
of course the Wayfarers. All Ray-Ban sunglasses provide full glare
control and 100% U.V. protection. The lenses are made of optical glass
and precision ground and polished so they are free of distortions that
could cause eyestrain.


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Cameras
American-made cameras are a dying breed. If you are interested in
purchasing an American-made camera, your choices are limited to
the instant and disposable cameras discussed below. There are no
longer any U.S. manufacturers of 35mm or pocket cameras.


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Kodak
Eastman Kodak Co. of Rochester, N.Y., has grown into a global
company that manufactures all over the world. Unfortunately, Kodak
no longer produces any of its cameras in the U.S. The closest thing to
an American-made Kodak camera is the Star 235, which is assembled
from mainly U.S. parts in Mexico. However, all Kodak film and its
Fling disposable 35mm cameras are made in Rochester.

The basic Fling takes clear, focused pictures from as close as four feet
at a shutter speed of 1/110 of a second. Other Fling cameras have
specialized uses. The Fling Weekend 35 is aimed at the sports-
oriented user and has the power to take pictures at depths up to 12
feet. The Fling Stretch 35 is a single use camera that takes panoramic
pictures that measure 3 1/2 x 10. Fling disposable cameras sell for
approximately $8-$10 (excluding the cost of developing) and must be
returned in their entirety for developing.



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Polaroid
Polaroid has been producing instant cameras in the United States for
nearly half a century. Today, the company still produces the majority
of its instant cameras, including the flagship Spectra, in eastern
Massachusetts.

The Spectra combines the quality of 35mm pictures with the
convenience of instant photography. This camera features sonar auto
focus and a built in-flash that recharges in as little as 1/5 of a
second. The viewfinder also guides the user by signalling too close,
too far away or caution. The Spectra system includes a host of
separately purchased accessories. There are five different auxiliary
lenses to create multi-images, starbursts or other special effects.
Other accessories include a radio-controlled remote allowing
operation from 40 feet away and a tripod.

Polaroid also manufactures the American-made Impulse cameras,
which are a more affordable alternative to the Spectra system. The
Impulse AF (for autofocus) features two different autofocus systems
and a direct viewfinder that shows the user exactly what will appear
in the picture.

In addition, all Impulse AF functions are controlled by a wafer-thin
battery contained in the film pack. Polaroid also manufactures a
more economical fixed-focus Impulse camera that selects the
exposure via infrared light. The flash on this camera has an indoor
range of four to 10 feet.

Like Kodak's, all Polaroid film is made in the U.S.

A note on Keystone cameras...
Keystone cameras, which have been noted in this publication in
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Leather Goods
American-made leather products make excellent gift items. Any
person with a hectic schedule would surely appreciate a quality
leather date or address book. Other good leather gift items are
luggage, wallets and purses. Although many people believe most
leather goods are imported, there are a number of American
companies producing top quality leather goods.


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Berman Leathercraft
Berman Leathercraft manufactures a range of excellent leather date
and address books.


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Coach
Coach, which is based in New York City, is one of the most well-
known and respected names in the leather business. Originally only a
manufacturer of small leather products, the company has been
producing purses, bags and portfolios for a quarter century. Coach
developed its own tanning and dying processes, which greatly
enhance the leather's characteristics. Coach uses only solid brass
fittings manufactured by a century-old equine products company.
These factors all contribute to the high quality and classic look of
Coach products.


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Hartman
Hartman is an American manufacturer of fine leather briefcases and
luggage. Hartman's leather briefcases have received top marks from
Consumer Reports. Hartman also makes top-quality vinyl briefcases.


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Sun Graphix
Sun Graphix offers a number of fine leather products to help busy
people keep track of their time. These range from a full-size desktop
planner ($45 in genuine leather) to a compact planner that easily fits
into a shirt pocket. The larger planners also include such helpful
extras as area code/time zone maps, interest rate charts, population
statistics and weather charts.


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Schlessinger Brothers
A well-made leather briefcase is the type of gift that the recipient
will cherish for a lifetime. Philadelphia-based Schlessinger Brothers
has been making briefcases for almost three-quarters of a century.
Schlessinger claims that its standards are so exacting that only 5
percent of the world's leather is good enough to be used in its
products.

Schlessinger offers a large assortment of styles available in four
different types of quality leather, including a limited number of
crocodile skin cases. All Schlessinger briefcases feature a patented
Schlessinger Casesetter steel spring frame, which ensures a strong,
extremely durable case.


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Electric Razors


Remington Products

Remington is an American success story. Before the present owner
(Victor Kiam) acquired the company, Remington had lost an average
of $10 million a year for the preceding three years. Kiam trimmed
corporate fat, brought Remington's manufacturing operations home
and cut the price of razors by a third. As a result, sales tripled and
the defect rate dropped to near zero. Remington electric razors are
now the second-largest selling razors in the U.S.

Remington manufactures excellent electric razors for both men and
women, 90% of which are made in the U.S. One of Remington's
superior models is the Micro Screen XLR810. This razor produces a
quality shave and comes equipped with an excellent trimmer.

The BMS 7600 is another highly regarded Remington product. This
razor, which is especially designed for the shaving needs of black
men, features a special beard lifter which takes care of ingrown hairs
and tough whiskers.  It is also available in the BMS 7800
rechargeable model.

Lady Remington shavers for women include the corded WER 4200
and the rechargeable WER 6200. Both of these razors are designed
with women's needs in mind and easily handle longer hair and
stubble.


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Knives


Accusharp
Fortune Products Inc. manufactures easy to use, portable scissor and
knife sharpeners sold in sporting goods and grocery stores, bait and
tackle shops, and lumber yards nationwide. Accusharp's average
sharpening time: 10 seconds.

[phone] (Fortune)


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Lamson & Goodnow
Lamson & Goodnow has been manufacturing high-quality knives in
western Massachusetts since 1837. Lamson & Goodnow now uses
high-carbon, non-staining steel for its knives and kitchen tools. In
1990 it introduced a line of top-notch barbecue tools, available in gift
boxed sets.

800-872-6564 (Lamson & Goodnow)


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Cutco Cutlery
The Cutco Tradition began more than four decades ago in Olean, N.Y.
Today Cutco Cutlery Corp. continues to be dedicated to manufacturing
a wide variety of quality American-made cutlery. Sets include The
Pearl Homemaker, The Classic Homemaker, Galley and Studio Sets,
etc. These sets range from four to eighteen pieces and from $208 to
$709. Cutco also offers speciality gift sets, sporting knives, and open
stock items, as well as various other kitchen essentials. Consumer
Digest presented Cutco's Galley Set Plus Six Knife Set and Four Piece
Table Knife Set with their Best Buy certificate of recognition. Cutco is
available through Vector Marketing Corp., the exclusive worldwide
distributor and sister company of Cutco.


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Chef'sChoice"
Chef'sChoice" Trizor" Professional 10X knives retain their edges up
to ten times (10X) longer than most popular brands. Chef'sChoice 10X
cutlery is available in popular sizes, including a 6-inch utility knife,
3.5-inch paring knife, 6-inch boning knife, 10-inch slicer, and 8-inch
chef's knife. Chef'sChoice cutlery is presented in attractively designed
gift boxes and wood block sets.


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EdgeCraft
The EdgeCraft Corp. recently introduced a revolutionary new line of
high quality American-made gourmet knives. This is one of the
factors that makes this cutlery unique. Up until now, virtually all
quality forged knives have been imported from manufacturers in
Germany, France, Italy and Brazil.


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Miscellaneous


Zippo Lighters
Zippo Manufacturing Co. of Bradford, Pa., has been making world-
famous Zippo lighters for nearly 60 years.

Today's Zippo lighters feature a flint wheel that is good for as many
as 73,000 strikes, and a practically infinite variety of durable,
attractive cases. There are brass, chrome, gold- plated, colored and
pictorial cases. Its collector series features  the presidents of the
United States, Wild West heroes, the American Flag, the Desert Storm
insignia and others.

[phone] (Zippo)


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Super Pouch
Super Pouch" manufacturers heavy canvas bags that are designed to
organize and carry anything from tools to gardening equipment.
Super Pouch has even designed a bag for articles that may be
cluttering the car trunk: flashlights, rags, jumper cables, etc. each bag
contains a number of different sized pouches to hold these items,
thus the company's name, and is complete with either shoulder strap
or two carry handles and velcro to tightly fasten. The Super Pouch is
manufactured in Metuchen, N.J.

[phone] (Super Pouch)


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KB Cotton Pillows
Since your pillow is the most intimate object with which you come in
contact, in an environmental sense, KB Cotton Pillows offer their
100% natural pillow...right down to the thread. The fabric is pre-
washed in a baking soda solution to remove any chemical odors from
fabric dyes. Each handmade pillow is perfect for those who are
allergic to synthetics or down.

[phone] (KB Cotton Pillows)


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Toys and Games
The Made in the U.S.A. Foundation would like to thank Debbie Wager,
author of Good Toys: Parents' Guide to Toys and Games, for her
pioneering research on this chapter in 1989.


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The Industry
Toys are big business in the U.S. In 1990, Americans spent
approximately $13.13 billion dollars on toys and games.  (This figure
does not include video games.) On any given day, there are 150,000
different items found on the shelves of the nation's toy stores.
Unfortunately, approximately 70-75%  of these toys are imported.

Since toy production is usually heavily labor-intensive, many U.S.
companies have been attracted by cheap foreign labor and shifted
production offshore. Some firms combine both domestic and overseas
production, while others make different parts of a toy in several
world locations and assemble them here. Nevertheless, about 42,600
Americans have jobs in the toy industry in the United States, with 70
percent of these in production.


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American-Made Toys & Games
American toys are some of the best. They are usually higher quality,
more durable, non-fad type toys that children will cherish for years
to come. Many of them are time-proven classics that bring adults and
children together. In contrast, imported toys are often poor quality,
mass produced toys that are heavily television advertised and
popular  for just a short while.

In many cases, U.S.-made toys are also more educational. Many
imported toys are passive, non-thinking video games or other
complex toys that do everything for the child. U.S. toys, on the other
hand, tend to be either open-ended play toys that allow children to
improvise and use their imagination (blocks and drawing toys, for
example), active toys (balls and outdoor play equipment) or games,
puzzles and books that involve thinking and decision making.

Thus, although all toys appeal to children and are fun for a while, U.S.
toys are usually more durable, remain favorites for a longer period
of time and generally inspire healthy, growthful play. Although in
many cases, U.S. toys may be more expensive than imported ones,
they are worth the extra cost. How many times have you had to
replace or throw out your child's imported bargain because it broke
or your child lost interest in a matter of weeks?


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Balls


Koosh Balls
A Koosh Ball is named for the sound it makes when it hits your hand.
It is a natural rubber ball that looks a lot like a porcupine that
jiggles. Tactile, soft, bounceless and colorful, the Koosh ball  is  made
with custom, computer controlled machinery in which the rubber
goes in one end, and 2,000 fingers of rubber filament Koosh ball
comes out the other. The nature of a Koosh Ball makes it very safe
and easy to catch, not too mention fun.

The Koosh ball was invented by Scott Stillinger, a computer company
engineer, who became frustrated trying to teach his young children
how to catch a ball. He and his brother-in-law, Mark Button, quit
their jobs to start Oddz On Products and introduced the Koosh Ball in
October 1987 in California. It flew off the shelves. In 1991, Koosh
continues to be one of the top 20 non-television promoted toys in the
country, Although some Koosh balls are now produced in China,
around 90 percent are still made in Campbell, Calif.


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Nerf Products
In 1972, Parker Brothers introduced the Nerf Football, a 3/4
standard sized, dense foam rubber football that rapidly became the
largest selling football in the world. Over the years, the Nerf line of
safe, soft, fun products has grown to include Nerf Soccerball, Turbo
Nerf Football, which is deeply ridged to allow it to be gripped easier
and thrown further than a standard Nerf Football, and Turbo
Screamer Football, which whistles as it sails through the air. Nerf also
offers soft versions of just about any sport you can think of including
Pro Hoop (basketball) and Nerf Bow and Arrow.

Nerf is currently owned by the Kenner division of Hasbro Inc. and
manufactures its products in Salem, Mass. All Nerf products are
designed to inspire children (and adults) to get out and be active
while avoiding the injuries and damage that can occur with
regulation balls and the passive play inherent in many other toys.


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Pinky Balls
Remember them from your childhood, those tennis ball- sized,
wonderful pink-colored balls that bounced really well? Never fear,
they are still made by Hedstrom, in Ashland, Ohio. At about a dollar a
ball, you can't find more economical, American-made fun.


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Bubbles and Bubble Toys
Strombecker Corp.'s Chicago factory produces over 50 million bottles
of TootsieToy, Mr. Bubbles and Wonder Bubbles each year, making it
the largest manufacturer of bubble products in the world. TootsieToy
bubble solution is not only loads of fun, but the safest bubble
solution available. Many foreign brands are plagued by bacteria and
other contamination problems.

Strombecker also makes various bubble toys in its plant in Durant,
Okla., including Mr. Bubble's Giant Wand which can create eight-foot-
long bubbles, Mr. Bubbles Million Bubbles Wand, and new in 1992,
Mr. Bubbles Bubble Sword, which creates bubbles when pulled from
its solution-filled scabbard.


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Dolls


Middleton Collectible Dolls
Middleton Doll Co. has been making life-like, collectible, limited
edition vinyl and porcelain dolls in Belpre, Ohio since 1978. Lee
Middleton started sculpting dolls in the image of her own children in
her kitchen in 1978.  Today, Middleton dolls are at the top of
collectors' demand lists. Lee is especially noted for her babies.

Middleton Doll Co. is a family operation. The founder still works
producing Middleton dolls, and her sister, Sharon Wells, designs some
of the doll's clothing. As a result of Lee's deep beliefs, each doll
comes with its own tiny Bible. Explains Lee, It's our way of giving
credit where the real credit is due.

Middleton dolls retail for $10-$500 and are available in specialty,
gift and doll stores nationwide. Although the company will not ship
directly to collectors, the company will direct customers to the
nearest Lee dealer.

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Collectible Horses


Breyer Animal Creations
Breyer Animal Creations, a subsidiary of Reeves International, makes
its hand-painted, finely detailed collectible horses in Wayne, N.J.
Begun as custom plastic molding company in 1943, Breyer made its
first horse for a clock company, which commissioned it to adorn a
timepiece. In 1950, Breyer went on to market its first horse, a
Palomino, through F.W. Woolworth, and sales zoomed. Breyer has
been producing high quality, hand-crafted models of equine legends
ever since.

Breyer horses begin on a sculptor's table, where commissioned artists
carve the horses out of clay. The sculptors define each detail, from
the animals' muscle tone and bone structure to their proportionate
size and overall shape. They are then cast in steel, injection molded
of cellulose acetate plastic, and hand air-brushed to attain their
realistic appearance.

Due to its loyal collector-base of 6- to 18-year-old girls, Breyer
maintains close ties with youth horse activities, including 4-H, Riding
for the Handicapped and the Camp Horsemanship Association. It also
publishes the magazine Just About Horses five times a year.

Breyer Animal Creations are priced from $7 to $25 and are available
in toy stores and tack shops nationwide. The only Bryer product that
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Colorforms
Colorforms are flexible, flat, vinyl shapes that children can easily
arrange and stick to the sheets of vinyl-covered cardboard that
comes with each set. They can be used again and again.

The first Colorforms set was created in 1951 by Harry Kislevitz in his
apartment in the Bronx, N.Y. It consisted of basic geometric shapes in
primary colors and cardboard dress- up dolls. Today, now world-
famous Colorforms are manufactured in Ramsey, N.J., and features
such characters as Ninja Turtles, Sesame Street and Disney characters
and Waldo, not to mention different versions of the original
Colorforms.


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Construction Toys


Learning Materials Workshop
The Learning Materials Workshop carefully crafts a variety of award
winning construction toys in Winooski, Vt.  These construction toys
emphasize color, design and creative thinking, and allow a child to
use his or her imagination time and time again.

Learning Materials pieces are well-made and extremely durable.
Every piece is crafted from the finest maple and birch hardwood,
sanded and finished for beauty and smoothness and painted in
bright (non-toxic) primary colors. The pieces are also interchangeable
so that their use grows along with the child.

One of Learning Materials' most popular toys is the Playframe, which
includes pyramids, cubes, bobbins, beams, arches and other pieces,
all on a 2' by 2' play surface.  This toy received the 1990 Parent's
Choice Award. Learning Materials toys average about $35 to $65,
although the Playframe sells for $315.

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Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd
Wright, who got the idea while on a business trip to Tokyo with his
father in 1916. As he watched workers move timbers into place for
the Imperial Palace Hotel, he was inspired by the Japanese technique
for constructing earthquake-proof buildings, and daydreamed of a
toy that children could use to build little versions of the structures of
America's past-such as log cabins, forts and bridges.

Wright worked out details for the toy upon his return to Wisconsin,
and in 1918, he put Lincoln Logs on the market. The name was
meant to invoke the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, but there wasn't
much interest then. By the 1930s, it caught on, and children all over
the country were building log cabins.

Playskool,  a division of Hasbro Inc., bought the rights to produce
Lincoln Logs in 1943. Today, Playskool still uses Ponderosa Pine from
national forests in Oregon to produce a variety of Lincoln Log sets in
its factory in Walla Walla, Wash.


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Tinkertoys
Tinkertoy construction sets were introduced at the 1914 Toy Fair by
inventor Charles Pajeau. From the beginning these novel toys
attracted a great deal of attention. When a model was first displayed
in a Grand Central Station window, it caused a tremendous traffic
jam. Believe it or not, Lockheed once used Tinkertoys as a design
model to build an airplane wing fuselage testing system.

Tinkertoy sets consist of a variety of spools and sticks which can be
endlessly arranged and rearranged to build whatever a child
imagines. Beginning in 1992, Tinkertoys will be made of plastic
instead of wood. Tinkertoys are made by Playskool (Hasbro Inc.) in
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Drawing Toys


Crayola Crayons
Crayola Crayons have been made in Easton, Pa., since 1903, when the
first box of eight different colored crayons was sold by Binney &
Smith Inc. for five cents. Eighty-nine years later, over two billion
Crayola Crayons are produced in Easton and plants in Canada,
England and Mexico. Crayolas distributed in the U.S. are made in
Easton. If you are unsure, check the back of the box for a Binney &
Smith, Easton, Pa., marking.

Crayola Crayons still come in a box of eight crayons but are also
available in boxes of 16, 24, 32, 48 and 64 crayons. Binney & Smith
also offers large crayons for beginners, So Big Crayons for the
youngest artist, fluorescent, metallic and pastel colors, wipe-off
crayons and anti-roll (flat sided) crayons. This year, Binney & Smith
will introduce a parent's dream, washable crayons.

Binney & Smith also makes fine colored mechanical pencils, markers,
paints, brushes, tools, modelling clay, art kits and coloring books, all
manufactured in its second U.S. plant in Winfield, Kan.


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Etch A Sketch
Invented by Frenchman Arthur Grandjean, this world famous
drawing toy has been manufactured by Ohio Art Co. since 1960.
Designed to be a long lasting classic, Etch A Sketch allows children
(and adults) to turn its knobs and magically create drawings.

The drawing takes place via a metal stylus that connects the two
turning knobs. Depending on which knob or combination of knobs is
turned, the stylus removes a powdered aluminum and plastic bead
mixture from the glass window (covered with a protective mylar
film) and magically draws horizontal, vertical or curved lines on the
screen. When the box is shaken, the mixture recoats the screen and
the lines disappear.

Ohio Art offers its well-loved classic red and gray models as well as
small Travel Etch A Sketch  and a Mickey Mouse Etch A Sketch.
Although Ohio Art has a joint venture in Thailand that manufactures
Etch A Sketch for the foreign market, the Bryan, Ohio, plant still
continues to produce over 8,000 units every day, and all Etch A
Sketches found in the U.S. are from this plant.

Ohio Art, which has been around since 1908, also still manufactures
the metal tops, tea sets and drums it began during World War II, as
well as a variety of other items, including Making Creativity Fun
activity toys and Michael Jordan Jammer indoor basketball sets.


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Magic Slate
In the early 1920s, R.A. Watkins, the owner of a small printing plant
in Illinois, was approached by a man who wanted to sell him the
rights to a homemade device made of waxed cardboard and tissue on
which messages could be printed and then easily erased by lifting up
the tissue. Watkins wanted to think about it, and told the man to
return the next day. In the middle of the night, the man called
Watkins from jail and said that if Watkins would bail him out, he
could have the rights to his device. Watins agreed and went on to
acquire a U.S. patent as well as the international rights for the device,
which he called Magic Slate.

The Magic Slate is a cardboard pad with an acetate sheet you write
on and then lift to erase. It is reusable time and time again, and its
compact nature makes it ideally suited to car trips or other places
where a child cannot bring along other toys. Modern Magic Slate sets
include cardboard backing sheets that feature such characters as
Little Mermaid, Tiny Toons and Disney characters.

Magic Slates are made by Western Publishing in Racine, Wis., and
Fayattesville, N.C.



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Fisher-Price Products
From its beginnings in 1930 in East Aurora, N.Y., Fisher-Price has
become the largest manufacturer of infant and preschool toys in the
world. Fisher-Price was first known for its pull-toys named Granny
Doodle and Doctor Doodle. After years as a subsidiary of Quaker Oats,
Fisher-Price is again an independent global producer best known for
its brightly colored, durable plastic toys.

Despite its global production, including plants in England and Mexico
and Chinese sourcing, Fisher-Price still makes some old, molded-
plastic favorites in Medina, N.Y., and Murray, Ky., including Rock-A-
Stack, Snap Lock Beads, Cash Register, Little Snoopy Sniffer and
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Games


Milton Bradley
Milton Bradley Co. began as a lithography company in Springfield,
Mass. When the company's best selling product, a picture of a clean-
shaven Abraham Lincoln, fell drastically when Lincoln grew a beard,
owner Milton Bradley created a game to keep his printing company
in business. Bradley called it The Checkered Game of Life and made
the board a checkerboard because he thought life was just that,
checkered and uncertain. It sold 45,000 copies in 1860 and put
Milton Bradley on the road to becoming the largest producer of
games and puzzles in the world.

Today, Milton Bradley is owned by Hasbro Inc. and remains the
world's largest producer of games and puzzles. The majority of its
games are either completely made in its plant in East Longmeadow,
Mass., or printed and assembled in Longmeadow but contain
imported pieces such as dice or timers. (This is true of almost all
board games made in the U.S.A.)

Many classic and well-loved Milton Bradley games are still
completely made in the U.S.A., including Chutes and Ladders,
Candyland, Memory, Connect Four, Perfection, Barrel of Monkeys, The
Game of Life, Scrabble, and The Game of the States.

The Game of Life is the updated version of the original The
Checkered Game of Life. It was revived to celebrate the company's
centennial in 1960. Ironically, each game reflects its times. The
Checkered Game of Life was a morality play. The object of the game
was a happy old age, with right and virtuous choices advancing a
player toward that goal. In contrast, in The Game of Life you choose
to go to college or engage in business, and the object is to become a
millionaire.

Scrabble is the second all-time top-selling board game in America. It
was invented in 1931 by Alfred Butts to occupy his days of
unemployment during the Great Depression. In 1948, a family friend
finally convinced Butts that the game had commercial value and
persuaded him to copyright it. Originally called Criss Cross Words,
Scrabble players pick letters on wood tiles (made in Vermont) and
form words on a large crossword puzzle. An estimated two million
Scrabble games are sold each year, including French, German,
Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Braille versions.

The Game of the States is a particularly fascinating game for families
interested in products made in the U.S.A. The game consists of
driving a car across the U.S. and buying and selling products each
state is known for such as Kansas wheat and Detroit cars.

Two new Milton Bradley games that are 100% made in the U.S.A. are
Splat!, in which children try to get clay bugs to the kitchen for a
midnight snack without being squashed by their opponents, and the
wildly popular NASCAR Daytona 500 Race Game.

Some classic Milton Bradley games that are printed and assembled in
the U.S. but include an imported part such as the timer, buzzer,
spinner or die are Cootie, Twister, Scattegories and Taboo.

Since 1990, the boxes for these games, as well as all other Milton
Bradley games and puzzles, are made from 95% recycled post-
consumer waste (as opposed to factory clippings, which Milton
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Monopoly
Monopoly is sold by Parker Brothers, another division of Hasbro Inc.
However, this classic game is actually manufactured at Milton
Bradley's East Long Meadow, Mass., plant. Monopoly is the world's
best selling board game and has been translated into 23 different
languages.  This classic all-American game, which was invented
during the Great Depression, uses the streets of Atlantic City, N.J., as
the properties opponents buy and sell. As with many board games,
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Intempo Toys
Intempo Toys manufactures 100% of its board games and puzzles in
Los Angeles, Calif. and Holyoke, Mass. Intempo Toys specializes in
games that help children understand and learn to love art and music.

The company was founded in 1987 by a former art teacher and a
lawyer who could not find toys that would help them   introduce
their own children to the fine arts.

One of Intempo's most popular games is In the Picture which has
children search a museum for art clues to solve the mystery of a
missing painting, either a child's re-creation of a famous work of art
or a print of a famous piece. This game has won many awards
including the 1991 Parent's Choice Gold Award and ranking in the
Chicago Tribune's top five children's games of that same year.
Intempo games are reasonably priced at $14-$20 and can be found
in specialty toy stores and bookstores.

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Lionel Trains
Electric trains were first developed by Mario Caruso, an Italian
immigrant who took the primitive battery-powered box on tracks
invented by Lionel Cowan and fashioned it into a realistic model
train. Lionel Trains Inc. began making electric trains in 1900.

After decades of tremendous success and growth in which Lionel
became the best loved name in electric trains, the company fell on
hard times and a series of corporate takeovers in the 1980s. At one
point, train production was moved to Tijuana, Mexico, with disastrous
results. The new plant could not maintain the quality expected of
Lionel and often missed delivery dates, which further irritated
retailers. It also vexed model railroad hobbyists like Richard P.
Kughn, a Detroit investor who led a group of investors in buying
Lionel. After becoming chairman and CEO, Kughn immediately
insisted on moving manufacturing back to its prior base in Mount
Clemens, Mich. Kughn rehired many of the plant's former workers,
reemphasized product quality and spread the word among
enthusiasts that Lionel was back on track.

Since Kughn's takeover, Lionel has broadened its product line,
become the dominate producer of a wide array of classic and
collectable trains and tripled its sales volume. Today, Lionel is back
to producing world renowned, high quality train sets for children and
limited edition trains and accessories for hobbyists and adults.

Each Lionel train combines the best of modern technology with
traditional handmade craftsmanship. Aside from its classic offerings,
Lionel is continually developing new electric train products, including
those featuring Disney characters.

Lionel train sets, cars and accessories can be found at toy and hobby
shops nationwide. Although over 90% of Lionel products are made in
Michigan, a few accessories and single cars are made offshore. The
packages on these items will read made and lithographed in Korea,
etc.

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Little Tikes
Little Tikes toys are all made in the U.S.A. in Hudson, Ohio. As
founder and former president Tom Murdough Jr. said, We wouldn't
have it any other way.

Little Tikes was founded in 1970 by Murdough, with nine employees
and one rotational molding machine with the idea of producing
colorful, durable, plastic play things in a do it right atmosphere.

Since 1984, Little Tikes has been a subsidiary of Rubbermaid and is
currently the largest rotational molder of plastic in the world.

Little Tikes toys, which are designed for preschoolers, are noted for
their clean design, durability and overall quality. One Little Tikes toy
that has won repeated praise is Little Tikes Place, a doll house
furnished with a family of durable, well-built little people, including
black and Asian families. Some of its most popular toys are Tap-A-
Tune Piano, Cozy Coupe Car, Turtle Sandbox, Party Kitchen and
Activity Gym.

Little Tikes has a strong commitment to customer service. It was the
first American toy manufacturer to mold its toll-free number into
every product in 1983, and it has over 45 people on its customer
service staff, which receives over 400,000 calls a year.

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Today's Kids
Today's Kids makes all of its large molded plastic toys in Booneville,
Ark. The company used to be called Wolverine Toy company and
made metal toy kitchen appliances, tea sets and dishes. In 1986, it
switched to colorful, molded plastic for several new toys and changed
its name to Today's Kids. The new toys were very popular and the
company began specializing in colorful, bulky, plastic activity toys for
play schoolers.

The most popular Today's Kids items are All-StarBasketball, Kid's
Workbench, Kid's Kitchen, The Merry Go Round and the multi-
activity Toddler Playground. This large toy has a number of
activities, including crawl-through areas, a slide, steps, a shape
sorter, a xylophone, a telephone and a ball chute.

One of Today's Kids newest products is the 390 Activity Rocker,
which is a little rocker with a console full of busy activities. It is
designed to be a child's first situp toy. Every Today's Kids toy has a
three-year Kid Tough guarantee.

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Play-Doh
Play-Doh was introduced by Kenner Toys in 1955 and is  one of the
company's oldest and most successful toy lines. Play-Doh is a non-
toxic modelling compound that is colorful, soft and easily shaped and
reshaped time and time again. Although originally available only in
white, by 1957 Play-Doh was available in eight standard colors. As of
1992, Play-Doh will include neon colors sets.

Besides the basic Case of Colors, Play-Doh offers a variety of playsets
that include gadgets and molds for Play-Doh. Two of the best and
most popular playsets are Make A Meal, which includes rolling pins
and a spaghetti making machine and Hairdo Dolly which lets a
youngster grow the doll's hair, cut it and begin again.

Play-Doh and Play-Doh Playsets are manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Big Ben
Big Ben Puzzles is 50 years old in 1992. These classic 1,000-piece
puzzles, which are designed for adults, are made by Milton Bradley
(Hasbro) in East Longmeadow, Mass. Milton Bradley also makes a
variety of other quality puzzles for both children and adults in this
Massachusetts plant.


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Intempo
Intempo Toys of Palo Alto, Calif., is the only U.S. company that
produces fine art puzzles designed for children. The puzzles feature
reproductions of famous works by artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir
and Miro. The number of puzzle pieces ranges from 80 for smaller
children to 100 and 500 for older children. (Other information on
Intempo Toys can be found in the Games section of this chapter.)

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Lauri
Lauri has been making outstanding crepe foam rubber puzzles since
1960. Lauri makes over 150 products for children 2 to 10 years old,
including puzzles, alphabets, numbers, lacing and stringing activities
and construction sets, all made in the U.S. in Phillips-Avon, Maine.

Lauri puzzles and manipulation sets have won many awards of
excellence. Lauri perception puzzles are particularly good and are
praised for their quality design. These perception puzzles show
groupings of animals, cars and people, each one slightly different
from the others in size, type or action. Children must perceive the
subtle differences to fit in the pieces.

Lauri's crepe foam rubber pieces are washable and bendable, but
they won't curl, crease or tear, and the color doesn't fade. Children
love the texture, and if a piece is lost, the consumer can get a
replacement for a 50-cent handling fee. Lauri's Playmill also makes a
line of wooden puzzles and activity sets.

Lauri and Lauri's Playmill products are very reasonably priced and
can be found in gift and specialty stores nationwide.

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Cox
Cox is the only manufacturer of radio-controlled products made in
the U.S.A. For younger children, Cox makes line control planes, which
have a small line attached from the plane to the handle. Cox also
makes free flight helicopters, a free flight flying saucer,
preassembled rockets that use Estes engines, and gas and electric
powered fail-safe planes.

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Rocketry
Rocketry is as American as Disneyland. In 1958, soon after the first
Sputnik was launched, Estes Model Rocket Co. lifted off in Penrose,
Colo. Estes, which has been owned by TCW Trust Co. of the West since
1990, makes working rocket models that can go more than 1,000 feet
in the air. Children enjoy building and painting the rockets as much
as the launch itself.

Estes rockets are reusable and are available as simple models or as
part of starter kits that include the launcher and rockets necessary
for launches. Modern Estes products include models of the Patriot
Missile, SDI Satellite, SR71 Blackbird and the Phoenix.

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Silly Putty
Silly Putty was developed accidentally in a General Electric
laboratory during World War II, where scientists were trying to
develop an inexpensive synthetic rubber substitute to make Jeep and
airplane tires, tank treads and G.I. boots. Company engineer James
Wright worked with boric acid and silicone oil and created a rubber-
like compound with highly unusual properties. The pink substance
could stretch like taffy, bounce off walls like a ball and, when struck
with a hammer, shatter like glass. Although it became a novelty and
curiosity on the cocktail party circuit, the scientists had no use for it.

After seeing the putty at a cocktail party, a Connecticut marketing
man by the name of Peter Hodgson bought the rights to it. He
packaged half-ounce dabs of the stuff in plastic egg-shaped
containers and sold millions each year. People used it to take lint off
clothes, clean typewriter keys, level wobbly furniture, and plug
leaks. When Hodgson died in 1976, he left an estate of $140 million.

Binney & Smith (the Crayola people) bought the rights to Silly Putty
in 1977 and have been manufacturing it in Easton, Pa. ever since.
Binney & Smith sold 6 million eggs of Silly Putty in 1991 alone.

New uses for silly putty are found all the time. Athletes squeeze it to
strengthen their hand muscles, while Apollo 8 astronauts used it
during the space flights to fasten their tools during weightlessness.
Many people are now hailing Silly Putty as a great tool for stress
relief. Busy executives and others keep a wad handy on their desk
and squeeze and reform it when things get hectic.


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Sleds
Flexible Flyer, the world's most famous sled, turned 100  years old in
1989. This enduring wooden sled, instantly recognizable by its Red
Eagle trademark, was invented in 1889 by Samuel Leeds Allen of
Philadelphia, a brilliant Quaker businessman who manufactured farm
equipment.  Afraid that his workers would take jobs on nearby
farms during the slow winter season, Allen began work on a new
product. With a passion for sledding (coasting in those days) and a
love of invention, Allen eventually developed and patented a sled
that revolutionized the sport. He replaced wooden runners with
flexible, T-shaped, steel ones, then fixed the front with a movable,
steerable cross-bar, added a slatted seat and named it the
``Flexible Flyer.''

The sled was hardly an overnight success. His salesmen did not like
selling it, since the sales season cut their vacations short. Department
store buyers were wary of this new impractical invention. However,
by the early 1900s, with a revival of interest in such outdoor sports
as golf, skating and tobogganing, the Flexible Flyer began its climb to
fame.

Today, Flexible Flyer is owned by Par Industries and Flexible Flyer
sleds are produced in West Point, Mich. Although the classic wooden
Flexible Flyer is still churned out at about 150,000 sleds a year,
Flexible Flyer also manufacturers over a million plastic sleds,
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Slinky
Richard James was a marine engineer aboard ship in 1943 when a
coiled,circular torsion spring, fell off a table and began rolling around
the deck. Its wild gyrations amused him and he thought it would
make a great toy. James started tinkering with various metals,
thicknesses and proportions of metals, and two years later, he
perfected a coiled, steel spring that could spiral from one spot to
another and walk down stairs. His wife Betty went to the dictionary,
and found the name ``Slinky.'' The Jameses persuaded the Gimbles
store in Philadelphia to allow them to set up a sloped board in the
toy department, where Slinky could walk. Within 90 minutes, all 400
in stock were sold.

In 1945, they set up James Industries in Hollidaysburg, Pa., which
continues to manufacture Slinky products under the watchful eye of
Betty James. In the 1990s, the Slinky line includes a Slinky Junior,
two-color Plastic Slinkys, and Slinky Eyeballs. However, the original
Slinky still outsells the others.


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Stuffed Animals
Most stuffed animals are imported. It is very difficult to find a
domestically manufactured stuffed toy in the U.S. today. However,
we have found three companies that produce quality stuffed toys
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Country Critter
Country Critter puppets and stuffed animals are made in Burlington,
Kan. Country Critter, established in 1980, is one of the largest puppet
makers in the world. Its puppets and stuffed animals are extremely
life-like animals, including pigs, cows, bears, rabbits and more exotic
animals. Country Critter also manufactures a variety of Ride-On
Toys, which are large plush animal toys designed for sitting, romping,
or riding on, and pocket-sized stuffed animals called Cottage
Critters. Country Critter stuffed toys and puppets can be found in toy
stores and Hallmark and other gift stores nationwide.

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The Toy Works Silk Screen Dolls
The Toy Works manufactures silk screen dolls, blocks and other
stuffed toys based on characters from classic children's literature.

The company began just 17 years ago when founder John Gunther
tried to reproduce a silk screen Tabby Cat he saw in the Museum of
the City of New York. Gunther perfected the reproduction process
and The Toy Works is now considered the world's best silk screen
printer of antique rag doll reproductions.

The Toy Works reproductions are vividly life-like, they seem to have
stepped off the pages of your favorite children's book and include
such characters as Tabby Cat, Punch and Judy, Pug Dog, Rooster and
the Seven Little Kittens. All Toy Works creations are manufactured in
Middle Falls, N.Y. They cost between $9 and $50 and can be found at
gift, specialty, museum and department stores nationwide.

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Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Vermont Teddy Bear Co. makes high-quality stuffed teddy bears
(and an occasional seasonal bunny rabbit) in its factory in Williston,
Vt. The bears come in four different sizes and four different colors
and can be accessorized with a variety of clothing. Gift BearGrams are
also available. Customers can also request a Teddy Bear Gazette that
illustrates and gives ordering information on VTBC bears, or discuss
possible bear choices with a telephone Bear Counselor.

Since VTBC bears are made from Wisconsin fur, North Carolina
stuffing and eyes from New York, whatever you choose, you will
receive a 100% made in the U.S teddy bear.

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Swingsets
Each year, Creative Playthings manufactures tens of thousands of
wooden swing sets, making it the largest manufacturer of wooden
backyard playground equipment in the country. The swing sets are
well-built and made to last each one carries a 25-year warranty. The
swing sets are made in Herndon, Pa., and retail from $499 and up.
Although the sets are unassembled, most stores (including Sears and
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Tonka Trucks
Tonka Corp. was founded in 1946 in the basement of a small
schoolhouse near Lake Minnetonka, Minn. After acquiring both
Kenner and Parker Toys and becoming one of the country's largest
toy manufacturers, Tonka was bought by Hasbro Inc. in 1991.
Although some Tonka trucks are now made offshore, the majority of
are made in El Paso, Texas.

Texas-made Tonka trucks include: Tonka Mightys, which are
lifetime-guaranteed, large all-steel construction type trucks; Tonka
Large Steel trucks, which are smaller 4 by 4s, pickups and monster
trucks made of steel and plastic; and Tonka Large PreSchool vehicles,
which are all-plastic, lifetime-guaranteed, furniture friendly vehicles,
including fire trucks, garbage trucks and school buses.

U.S.-made Tonka trucks sell for $10 to $90 and can be found in toy
stores across the country. Remember, not all Tonkas are U.S. made, so
check the box.


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Roadmaster
Roadmaster Corp. makes bright red, classic metal and wood wagons
in Olney, Ill. The Olney factory also manufactures a variety of sturdy
metal and plastic ride-on toys that are pedal-driven vehicles for 2-
to 6- year olds. Roadmaster's ride-on toys include a tractor, a fire
truck, jeeps and trucks. These Roadmaster toys can be found in toy
stores, Kmart and other retail chains. Roadmaster tricycles and
children's bicycles are discussed in the Bicycle chapter.


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Yo-Yo
The yo-yo had its origin as a primitive weapon in the Philippine
Islands long before there was a printed word. It was fashioned from
a sharp piece of flint-like rock with a long thong tied to it. If a
native's aim was poor, at least the hunter could retrieve the weapon,
and the hunting expedition wouldn't be a total loss! During the 17th
and 18th centuries, the yo-yo evolved into a favorite diversion in the
royal courts of Spain and France.

Duncan Toys introduced this toy to the United States in the 1920s,
where it officially became known as the Yo-Yo. Duncan Toys, a
division of Flambeau Products, still makes the majority of its famous
Yo-Yos in the U.S. in Columbus, Ind. All Duncan Yo-Yos are currently
made from plastic and include such well-loved models as the
Butterfly, Imperial and Midnight Special. To find a particular Duncan
Yo-Yo call the number below. And remember,If it's not a Duncan, it's
not a Yo-Yo.

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Tools
Nowhere is the superiority of American craftsmanship more evident
than in the design and manufacture of electric and hand tools.
Anyone, from the beginning do-it-yourselfer to the master
craftsman, can find quality tools made in the U.S.A.


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American Tool
American Tool Co. manufactures all of its excellent hand tools in the
United States, mostly in Lincoln, Neb. American Tool offers Vise-Grip
locking pliers and specialty locking tools, Quick-Grip one-handed bar
clamps, Unibit step drills, Prosnip tin and aviation snips and Chesco
hex key sets. All of these tools pass a rigid factory inspection and
carry a full warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Channellock
Channellock was started over 100 years ago by George DeArment in
Conneaut Lake, Pa. This company's tongue and groove adjustable
pliers, invented in 1933, evolved into a wide assortment of pliers,
snips, electricians' knives, wire cutting and crimping tools, adjustable
wrenches and ball peen hammersall of which are still made in the
USA.


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Craftsman
Sears offers an excellent line of hand tools under the Craftsman label.
These tools are all American-made and backed by an unconditional
lifetime warranty if a Craftsman tool ever breaks, it will be replaced
free of charge.

In contrast to Craftsman tools, Sears' regular hand tools are generally
lower-quality, imported tools.


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Estwing
Estwing produces all of its top quality hammers, hatchets, picks and
prybars in the U.S.


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Stanley
When one thinks of American hand tools, one thinks of Stanley. This
American company, which was founded in 1843, currently produces
over 2,000 tools and related products, the vast majority of which are
still made in the U.S. in Covington, Ga.


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Vaughn
Vaughn is another U.S. manufacturer of all American-made top-
quality hammers, picks, hatchets and prybars.


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Power Tools and Accessories


Dewalt
Dewalt is the new name for Black & Decker's professional line of
power tools. These top of the line tools are all made in the U.S.

To complement its premium Dewalt tools, Black & Decker also offers
a full line of American-made saws, sanders, drills and routers for the
"do it yourselfer." These are quality tools at a reasonable price. (Note:
Black & Decker's ELU woodworking tools are manufactured abroad.)


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Craftsman
Black & Decker power tools are sold
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Hirsh
For securing your project, Hirsh offers a variety of workstations, saw
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Milwaukee
Ninety-five percent of Milwaukee's line of electric and cordless tools
are manufactured in their plants in Wisconsin, Alabama and
Mississippi. Milwaukee tools are for the professional who requires
performance and durability.

For example, the Milwaukee 7 1/4" contractor's saw ($150) features
heavy-duty construction, all ball and roller bearings and excellent
balance and weighs just 11.5 lbs.


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Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable produces a wide range of U.S.-made electric tools. Its
power sanding equipment is considered by many to be the best in
the world. Belt sander models range from $150 to $360. The finishing
sander, Model 505, is available for under $150. This heavy duty
sander has precision balance and a high-speed orbit that allows the
user to remove stock with less fatigue.


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Shopsmith
Shopsmith produces a single-unit complete home workshop in
Dayton, Ohio. The Shopsmith home workshop includes a table, lathe,
sander and drill press. Prices start at around $1500.

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Wagner
Wagner offers a variety of Minneapolis-made painting equipment.
The Powerscraper removes old paint, while the Powerpaint applies
paint with an airless spray system for both indoor and outdoor use.
The Powerroller can siphon paint directly from the can, eliminating
the paint tray and cutting your work time considerably.


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Wen
Wen makes all of its durable power tools in Indiana.


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Vermont American
Consider Vermont American for replacement blades, bits and drills.
This company operates 19 plants in the United States, although a few
of their specialized circular saw blades are manufactured in Canada
and Australia.


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Accessories

Tool Boxes
Plano, Flambeau and Akro all produce a variety of quality plastic
tool, tote and utility boxes in the United States.


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Padlocks
There are two very good brands of American locks for keeping  your
tool box or other shop items secure: Master Lock Co. of Milwaukee,
Wis., which is the world's largest manufacturer of padlocks, and
American Lock Co. These two companies are the top selling locks in
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Flashlights
Cheap imported flashlights are of- ten poor quality and unreliable.
Both Brinkmann and Maglite offer state-of-the-art aluminum
flashlights that have adjustable beams, waterproof casing and
unsurpassed records of reliability.



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Lawn Mowers
Although imported lawn mowers are making inroads into the
American market, many U.S. brands are equal in performance and
more attractive in price. The following companies manufacture U.S.-
made quality lawn mowers and lawn care tools.

Ariens

Cub Cadet

Jacobson

Lawnboy

Sears

Snapper

Toro


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Musical Instruments


The Industry
Domestic market share in this industry has declined significantly
over the past two decades. This has largely been the result of an
infusion of cheap, mass produced imported instruments. Although
American companies have largely lost the low end of this market,
they have retained an internationally respected reputation for
producing some of the world's finest high-quality instruments.


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Pianos


Steinway
Steinway & Sons was founded in New York City by German
immigrant Heinrich Steinweg, who changed his name to Steinway
upon moving to America. Modern Steinways are hand-built in Long
Island City, N.Y., for North and South America and in Hamburg,
Germany, for European and Asian markets.

Since the company's inception in 1853, the name Steinway has been
synonymous with the highest attainable level of quality and
innovation. Steinway was instrumental in the evolution of the
modern piano, acquiring approximately 133 patents throughout its
history. Some of the major innovations Steinway is responsible for
include the introduction of the overstrung grand piano, an improved
keyboard action and the invention of the double cupola iron frame.
All modern pianos are built with some Steinway System innovations.

Each Steinway piano is painstakingly handcrafted over the course of
nearly two years. The highly skilled craftsmen of the New York
factory, many of whom represent the second or third generation to
work at Steinway, create approximately 2,500 pianos each year. This
small production, which pales in comparison to mass market
manufacturers that churn out as many as 200,000 pianos a year, is a
testament to Steinway's attention to detail and complete devotion to
hand-built quality.

For further evidence of Steinway quality, one need only examine the
concert halls of the world where Steinways take center stage:
Steinway pianos are the exclusive choice of over 90% of the world's
performing artists.

As one would expect, Steinway pianos are quite expensive.  A
Steinway upright piano costs around $10,000, while Steinway grand
pianos, to which the company devotes much of its production, retail
for between $22,000 and $65,000.


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Mason & Hamlin Companies
In 1989, the Falcone Piano Company acquired the historic U.S. piano
manufacturers Mason & Hamlin and Sohmer, and changed the
company name to Mason and Hamlin Companies. The Mason and
Hamlin Companies continue to produced distinct pianos under the
Mason and Hamlin, Sohmer and Falcone names. All of them are made
in the U.S.


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Mason and Hamlin
Mason and Hamlin pianos were first introduced in Boston in the early
1900s. These first pianos played to rave reviews and were quickly
dubbed The Stradivarius of Pianos.

However, following the Depression and ownership by U.S. Piano,
Mason and Hamlin pianos fell on increasingly hard times. Finally, in
1986, the first of what would be a string of modern owners declared
bankruptcy and ceased Mason and Hamlin production entirely.

The current Mason and Hamlin pianos were reintroduced in 1990.
These small production, hand-built pianos are near perfect
recreations of their lustrous ancestors. The rebirth of these great,
distinctive pianos is a result of the newly formed Mason and Hamlin
Companies' decision to reject the common practice of placing a newly
acquired name on generic imported pianos and instead meticulously
recreate these formerly great American pianos in a new Haverhill,
Mass., plant.

Some new additions to these otherwise faithful recreations are its
Renner actions and German Kluge keyboards, which the company
considers to be the best such parts available.


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Sohmer
Sohmer pianos were the original creation of founder Hugo Sohmer,
who emigrated to America from Germany and began his piano
company in New York in 1870.

Sohmer pianos are currently produced by the Mason and Hamlin
Companies in Elysburg, Pa., and are hand-built to the same rigid
standards of raw materials and workmanship set forth by the
company's founder.

Sohmer is perhaps best known for its 46 vertical performance
pianos, which have a reputation for superb tonality and touch
response that rivals the best small grand pianos.  Indeed, the full
range of sound from a 46 Sohmer Vertical results from a distribution
of strings that exceeds 96% of the strings on the company's 5' grand.
These excellent pianos are designed not only as premium
instruments, but as fine piece of furniture as well, and are available
in a variety of classic hand-finished cherry, mahogany, oak and
walnut exteriors.


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Falcone
The Mason and Hamlin Companies craft a limited number of Falcone
(pronounced fal-c-ni) grand pianos in Haverhill, Mass. These custom
grand pianos, which are designed for performance, the serious
student or as an heirloom investment, are often described as the
Stradivarius of Keyboards. These handcrafted instruments feature a
unique, high tension scale that requires each harp (or plate) to be
individually hand cast and precision finished. The result is a family
of grands with a variety of unique personalities favored by many of
the world's great concert pianists.


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Baldwin
The Baldwin company proudly claims, More Americans buy Baldwin
pianos than any other brand, domestic or foreign.

Baldwin's large selection of pianos include 36-42 spinets, or vertical
pianos, for the home, larger studio pianos, concert verticals and the
largest Baldwin Classics. These vertical pianos, which make up about
90% of the company's business, are made in Arkansas and
Mississippi. The company's small line of grand pianos is made in
Korea.

Although Baldwin is a somewhat of a mass producer (approximately
35,000 pianos a year), the company retains a high degree of quality.
Indeed, many piano experts consider the Baldwin spinet the best on
the market. Baldwin pianos range from around $3,000 to $42,000.
The best models for home or school use are the Hamilton School
piano ($3,100) and the Home Studio model ($3,600), which is
available in decorator styles.

Baldwin also manufactures a line of electronic keyboards that are
competitive with imported Japanese keyboards.


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Walter
The family-run Walter Piano Co. is a relative newcomer to American
piano manufacturing. The first Walter piano was introduced by
company founder Charles R. Walter in 1975. Since then, Walter
console and studio pianos have become well-known for their sound
and superb blending of modern technology and traditional
craftsmanship.

Although the company boasts that Walter pianos reflect a continuing
program of product research, these pianos still embody the personal
touch of old world craftsmanship: Charles Walter developed the
company's W-48 scale using the computer facilities at the University
of Notre Dame, yet all Walter pianos are personally inspected and
signed by a member of the Walter family before being sent out.

This year, this young company, which manufactures all its pianos in
Elkhart, Ind., will complement its top-end upright pianos with the
introduction of the first Walter grand.


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Guitars
Foreign companies import large quantities of less expensive, mass
produced moderate quality guitars into the U.S market. To compete,
many U.S. companies use imported guitars or components in their
low-end lines.

However, the world's top-quality guitars continue to be made by
American companies in the U.S. In fact, many of the imports entering
the U.S. are simply copies of American-made guitars. For instance,
Japanese-made Ibanez guitars are copies of the legendary American-
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Fender
Rock and roll, with the help of the modern electric guitar,
revolutionized the music world. Both are purely American
innovations. The modern electric guitar was, for all intents and
purposes, invented by Leo Fender in 1948  when he introduced the
first commercially produced solid body electric Spanish guitar. Prior
to this, musicians used hollow body electric guitars, which created a
great deal of unwanted feedback and couldn't produce much volume.

The initial Broadcaster (later renamed Telecaster) guitars were
initially designed for country and western but became the starting
place for the rock and roll guitar. These early guitars were followed
by the Precision Bass, the Jazz Bass and the legendary Stratocaster,
which was played by visionaries like Buddy Holly.

Together, these guitars remain the industry leaders and are the
foundation of popular music worldwide. Many of the world's best
rock artists prefer a Fender. Guitar legends Jimi Hendrix and Eric
Clapton have slung Stratocasters throughout their careers. Hendrix,
who owned and played over 100 Fenders, was a driving force behind
a massive 1967 Stratocaster revival that continues today.

Most recently, Fender introduced the Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature
Series Stratocaster as a special memorial to the late Texas blues
master. This special Stratocaster was commissioned by Vaughan
himself and includes all the features that made his instruments
unique.    The majority of Fender electric guitars are still made in the
U.S. in Corona, Calif. These guitars sell for between $500 and $1500
and can be distinguished from imported Fenders by examining the
label on the headstock of the guitar. Fender also makes a complete
line of Fender Amplifiers, which are made in Lake Oswego, Ore.


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Gibson
Gibson stands beside Fender as one of the greatest U.S. guitar
manufacturers.

Gibson guitars were born in Kalamazoo, Mich. at the hands of founder
Orville H. Gibson in the 1890's. In the beginning, Gibson carefully
handcrafted each guitar and mandolin himself. By 1902, Gibson had
formed a company and employed the first of what was to become
generations of skilled craftsmen making world-acclaimed Gibson
instruments.Today, although the company also sells inexpensive,
imported Epiphone introductory guitars, all guitars bearing the
Gibson name remain made in the U.S and the epitome of quality and
craftsmanship.

In fact, Gibson currently manufactures an entire range of highly
acclaimed American-made instruments: Gibson electric and jazz
guitars from Nashville, Tenn., Gibson acoustic guitars, mandolins and
banjos crafted in Bozeman, Mont., strings, amplifiers and pickups
from Elgin, Ill., and North Hollywood, Calif.-made keyboards. Gibson
also makes Steinberger and Tobias American-made guitars and
bases.


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Martin
C.F. Martin & Co. was founded by C.F. Martin in 1833 and has been
producing some of the world's top acoustic guitars ever since. The
company has an unchallenged reputation for consistent quality,
which makes this small, privately held company a music industry
legend. Martin quality is so well known musicians joke that as long
as you can say  Martin guitar, you can communicate in any language.

Martin currently produces three separate lines of guitars.  Top-of-
the-line Martins remain hand-made in the United States in Nazareth,
Pa. and in heavy demand by musicians around the world. The most
popular of these $1,500-$6,000 guitars is the the Dreadnought, or D-
size guitar which is used in every style of acoustic music.

On the other hand, Martin's mid-range guitars, which are found in
the Shenandoah series, are finished in the U.S. from components
entirely imported from Japan.  Martin's Sigma line, which contains
economical guitars for beginners and intermediates, is manufactured
in Korea.


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Peavey
The Peavey Electronics Corp. of Meridian, Miss. offers both guitars
and basses crafted in the United States. With a wide range of models,
Peavey claims its products "will take you anywhere musically you
want to go."


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Banjos
Some say the banjo is America's only native instrument, and
American banjo makers are still turning out the best.  Unlike in the
guitar industry, copies of American banjos hardly exist. Some of the
best American banjo makers include:

Bacon Deering (Calif.)

Flat Iron Mandolin and Banjo Co. (Mont.)

Gibson (Tenn.)

Bart Reiter (Minn.)

S.S. Stewart (Pa.)

Stelling (Va.)

Vega


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Brass/Woodwinds


United Musical Instruments
United Musical Instruments U.S.A. manufacturers a large selection of
woodwind and brass instruments in Elkhart, Ind.

Instruments include piccolos, flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons,
saxophones, trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns, trombones, french horns,
euphoniums/baritones, tubas, marching brass and sousaphones.

The company also produces, among many others, the famous King
musical instruments.

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Ensoniq Keyboards
Over 90% of the electronic keyboards sold in the United States are
manufactured in Japan. In the early 1980s, the electronics industry
was awaiting the emergence of a low- cost sampler keyboard from
the most likely source, Japan.  However, in 1984  Ensoniq Corp.
surprised many by introducing the first production sampler
keyboard.  (Samplers use computer stored, recorded sounds instead
of the digital recreations found on most low-end synthesizers.)

In creating an affordable keyboard, which sported state-of-the art
technology, Ensoniq not only upset the normally Japanese-dominated
consumer industry, but turned itself into a multimillion-dollar
company that exports keyboards all over the world, including,
ironically enough, to Japan.

Ensoniq keyboards include the standard VFX and VFX SD models,
which are state-of-the-art digital keyboards with programmable
synthesizers with reverb and a 24-track sequencer, and the Ensoniq
EPS Performance Sampler, which is a complete workstation capable
of both recording and mixing compositions. Ensoniq keyboards are
made in Malvern, Pa.

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Haynes Flutes
The Wm. S. Haynes Co. hand-crafts its excellent flutes and piccolos in
Boston, Mass.as it has since 1888.   Contemporary Haynes' artisans,
under the tutelage of Lewis J. Deveau, president and master flute
maker, strive to perpetuate the coveted heritage established by
founder William Haynes.

The fact that Haynes is the instrument of choice for  flutists
throughout the world, including legendary artists like George Barrere
and Jean-Pierre Rampal, is testament to the fact that Haynes flutes
are indeed masterpieces of contemporary craftsmanship.

Haynes flutes and piccolos offer not only vibrant, vivid sound but
extreme versatility. Haynes flutes and piccolos include the Deveau
Scale, which offers even intonation through all three octaves, and a
choice of the unique Deveau or traditional head joints. Best of all,
Haynes is committed to complete customer satisfaction and will
gladly exchange or recut head joints to suit individual musicians (for
up to a year after purchase) and will readily customize the
instrument to individual desires.

Such individual attention is an integral part of the Haynes
philosophy. As President Deveau explains, We deal with the
individual...We are 'custom' flute makers.


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Televisions
The Industry
U.S. manufacturers have lost the television market. Since Zenith
closed the doors of its Springfield, Mo., plant in March 1992, there
are no longer any U.S. companies producing televisions in the United
States.

However, Zenith and many other companies continue to produce
television components in the U.S., and there are several foreign
corporations assembling and manufacturing televisions here:


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Goldstar
U.S. Company: Goldstar of America Inc.
Owned by: Goldstar Col. Ltd. -  Seoul, South Korea.
U.S. Assembly Site: Huntsville, Ala.

American Sets: Most 20 and larger Goldstar sets and some Sears and
Radio Shack sets. Note: All small-screen sets (less than 20") are
assembled in Mexico.

American Content: Over 50%, including American-made tubes and
cabinets. Note: Some cabinets are imported from Korea.


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JVC (Japan Victor Company)
U.S. Company: U.S. JVC Co.
Owned by: Victor Col. of Japan Ltd. - Tokyo, Japan.
U.S. Assembly Site: Elmwood Park, N.J.

American Sets: 26"-35" color sets.

U.S. Content: More than 50%.


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Kotobuki
U.S. Company: American Kotobuki Electronics Industries, Inc.
Owned by: Matsushita Electric Industrial Col. Ltd. - Osaka, Japan.
U.S. Assembly Site: Vancouver, Wash.

American Sets: 13", 20" and 27" diagonal combination TV/VCRs
sold under the Panasonic and Quasar labels.

American Content: Not available.


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Matsushita
U.S. Company: Matsushita Electric Corp. of America
Owned by: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. - Osaka, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Site: Franklin Park, Ill.

American Set: Some 20", 25", 27" and 31" Panasonic
and Quasar brand color TVs. Note: Some models are also assembled in
Canada and Mexico.

U.S. Content: Approximately 70%.


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Mitsubishi
U.S. Company: Mitsubishi Electric America.
Owned by: Mitsubishi Electric- Tokyo, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Sites: Santa Ana, Calif., and Braselton, Ga.

American Sets: 40"-120" rear projection and "big screen" TVs; 26",
27", 31" and 35" color TVs.

U.S. Content: 20% for projection TVs; 50% for color TVs. (The company
plans to increase U.S. content to 50% and 60% respectively within the
next three years.)


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Orion
U.S. Company: Orion Electric America Inc.
Owned by: Orion Electric Co. Ltd.- Takefu City, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Site: Princeton, Ind.

American Sets: Most Emerson Electric televisions.

Note: Emerson chose not to reveal which of its sets were assembled
in the U.S. by Orion and would not release any information regarding
content.


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Philips
U.S. Company: Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
Owned by: Philips Electronics- Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

U.S. Assembly Site: Greenville, Tenn.

American Sets: Magnavox and Philips brand televisions.

Note: All 13", 19" and 20" sets are assembled in Mexico.

U.S. Content: 75%-85% U.S. content (including U.S-manufactured
tubes, plastic, wood and current boards).


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Sanyo
U.S. Company: Sanyo-Fischer U.S.A. Corp.
Owned by: Sanyo Electric Co.- Osaka, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Site: Forrest City, Ark.

American Sets: 20", 25" and 26" color sets.

U.S. Content: Tries to buy as much U.S. and specifically Arkansas
components as possible.


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Sharp
U.S. Company: Sharp Electronics Corp.
Owned by: Sharp Corp.- Osaka, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Site: Memphis, Tenn.

American Sets; 20" and up color sets.

U.S. Content: Approximately 70%.


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Sony
U.S. Company: Sony Corp. of America.
Owned by Sony Corp.- Tokyo, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Site: San Diego, Calif.

American Sets: 27" and 32" color sets.

U.S. Content: All of these models contain American-made tubes.


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Tatung
U.S. Company: Tatung Co. of America.

Owned by: Tatung Co.- Taipei, Taiwan.

U.S. Assembly Site: Long Beach, Calif.

American Sets: All 27" color sets.

U.S. Contents: Over 50% including cabinet, tubes and packaging.


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Thomson
U.S. Company:  Thomson Consumer Electronic Inc.
Owned by: Thomson Consumer Electronic- Paris, France.

U.S. Assembly Site:  Bloomington, Ind.

American Sets: All RCA and GE television sets.

U.S. Content: Over 50%. Manufactures many of its own components in
U.S. Consumer Reports top-rated 27" model 27230 contains 80% U.S.
content.


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Toshiba
U.S. Company: Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc.
Owned by: Toshiba Corp.- Tokyo, Japan.

U.S. Assembly Site: Lebanon, Tenn.

American Sets: All sets larger than 13".

U.S. Content: Generally 50% including American-made tubes, although
some sets are less than 50% U.S. content.


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Cars and Trucks


Import or Domestic?
Does it matter whether you buy a U.S.-built car? You bet. The U.S.
automotive industry is a huge part of the national economy. It
accounts for 4.5 percent of the gross national  product, 2 million jobs
and more than one-fourth of all the rubber, lead, iron stampings,
machine tools, glass and semiconductors sold in this country.

Unfortunately, foreign companies have steadily eroded U.S.
manufacturers' share of this gigantic industry. Today, foreign
manufacturers control almost one-third of the U.S. auto and truck
market, while foreign cars and auto parts account for an astounding
two-thirds of our international trade deficit.

Clearly, purchasing an American car is the single most important
contribution consumers can make to the health of the U.S. economy.

But are there really American cars out there, and are they worth
purchasing?


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American Cars: Reality vs. Myth

Some people would argue there is no longer such a thing as an
American car. Or they would tell you that buying an American made
car means making a sacrifice, or that foreign cars have it all over
American models.

Some people couldn't be more wrong.

There are many cars designed and built in the U.S by American
companies using American parts. And it is easy to find a domestic car
that costs less and gets better gas mileage than a comparable
Japanese model, yet is equivalent in performance and construction
and safer in an accident.

American cars may lag in one measure of refinement or another, but
often the differences are so subtle they shouldn't sway a rational
decision. In fact, what really keeps many owners of Japanese cars out
of American car showrooms is a lag between perception and reality.
Although many car buyers readily assume they are getting a better
deal by choosing a Japanese import, the statistics suggest otherwise.

A recent study by the Economic Strategy Institute, a Washington
think tank, showed that from 1976 to 1990, Average U.S. quality has
improved over 300 percent as opposed to only 30 percent for Japan.
And Michigan-based automotive consultant James Harbour recently
calculated the quality difference between new Japanese and U.S.-
nameplate vehicles at less than one-fourth of a defect per car.

The Economic Strategy Institute study showed that the numbers of
American car buyers reporting problems has fallen dramatically
from 1976 to 1990, while Japanese buyers' complaints have
increased. U.S. producers have more than doubled the fuel economy
of their fleet, the study also noted, while Japanese producers have let
their ratings slip."

Foreign nameplate cars still lead in some categories. But the domestic
manufacturers aren't always upset about it:

The Highway Loss Data Institute cited the Nissan 300ZX, built in
Japan, as  having the highest insurance claims for theft among 88
1990 models surveyed. The same survey found the German
Volkswagen four-door Jetta the most stolen car of all.

Of 15 small cars tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Commission National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the
Toyota Paseo, Tercel and Corolla were the only ones in which serious
head injury to drivers was rated as possible following 35-mph
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What Is an American Car?
There seems to be an appetite for change among foreign car owners.
A majority of foreign car owners surveyed nationwide by the Detroit
Free Press in 1992 said they sometimes feel guilty about not driving
American cars. But for these and many other Americans, it is not
always easy to determine what is or is not an American car. In fact,
the more one learns about the international nature of the automobile
industry, the more confusing it all becomes. A survey conducted by
the Made in the USA Foundation discovered many Americans are
blissfully ignorant of the national origins of many cars.

Understandably from their perspective, foreign manufacturers
haven't done much to help clear up the muddle. In fact, they seem to
be exploiting it. You might think it's easy to tell a domestic car from
an imported one... until you look at the full picture, says a glossy
brochure of the Association of International Automobile
Manufacturers, a trade group composed mostly of Japanese
manufacturers. The brochure points out that this is a world where
Hondas are built in Ohio, the Pontiac Le Mans is built in South Korea
and the Mazda Navajo is little more than a rebadged Ford Explorer
designed and built in the United States.

Those who wish to use federal government standards to help them
separate the domestic cars from the imports are in for additional
frustration. The best known such standard is the one used by the
Environmental Protection Agency for the determination of Corporate
Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE. The CAFE law requires that the fuel
economy of all of a manufacturer's cars averages 27.5 miles per
gallon, but it distinguishes between each manufacturer's foreign and
domestic fleets. It defines cars with 75 percent of their value in U.S.
or Canadian parts and labor as domestic, while those with 25 percent
or less are termed foreign.

This definition can be very misleading, however. The CAFE law
defines the Mercury Tracer as a domestic, even though it is
assembled in Mexico, because with domestic parts and cheap
assembly, it meets the test. Some U.S. companies create further
confusion by using just enough foreign (usually Mexican) labor and
parts to classify their less fuel-efficient models as "imports" and
consequently reduce the fuel economy average of their domestic
fleet. Ford classifies the less fuel-efficient Ford Crown Victoria and
Mercury Grand Marquis as imports, even though they are designed
and engineered in the U.S., by buying numerous components in
Mexico and assembling these two cruisers in Canada.

But don't despair. It is possible to rationally determine  which cars
have a more meaningful American parentage than others. Consider
the following factors:

1. Nameplate

Does the car have the nameplate of an American firm? That matters
because even if the car was designed or assembled overseas, much of
the profits will flow back into an American company and its dealer
network.

2. Design and Engineering

Was the car designed and engineered in the United States? If so,
much of the brain power that created the car resides in this country.
Buying a car that was designed in the United States helps protect the
sorts of creative and high tech jobs that will keep the United States
competitive in the future.

3. Assembly

Was the vehicle assembled in the United States? Those who build
cars are also important to the economy, and keeping manufacturing
jobs in the United States has an important impact on our future.

The best way to determine if a car was assembled in the U.S. is to
check the vehicle identification number, or VIN. This seventeen
character combination is generally found on the dashboard or
windshield pillar. If the first character is a 1 or a 4, the car was
assembled in the United States. (If the first character is a J, it was
assembled in Japan, a 2 Canada and a 3 Mexico.)

4. Content

Were most of the vehicle's parts, in terms of total dollar value, made
in the United States? Again, the manufacturing of car and truck parts
can have a significant impact on our economy. And while it is true
that no vehicle is 100 percent made of U.S. parts, there are many
American models that have more than 90 percent U.S. content.

Each of these factors affects the U.S. economy. The best American
buy or one that will contribute the most to the growth of our
economy is a vehicle that meets all of these criteria. In other words,
the ideal car or truck is sold by an American company and is
designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S. from a high
percentage of American parts.

Remember, do not assume that because a car or truck has a U.S.
nameplate that it meet all of these criteria. Be especially careful
regarding assembly. Many American cars are now assembled outside
the U.S. Only three U.S. nameplates are exclusively assembled in the
United States. These are Lincoln, Oldsmobile and Saturn. All other
nameplates include some foreign assembly cars.

To help you easily identify these American models assembled
outside the U.S., consult the following chart. However, be careful,
some of these models also are assembled in the United States. To
make absolutely sure you are getting a car that was assembled in the
U.S., check the VIN discussed above.

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The Best All-American Cars and Trucks
So much for models to avoid. What should you buy? Using the four
criteria discussed above and the recommendations of consumer and
auto publications, we have come up with a list of cars and trucks that
are not only as American as you can get, but attractive, reliable,
durable, fun to drive and a good value.

Here then, by price categories, are 21 of the best all-American cars
and six of the best trucks and vans the U.S. has to offer.  A short
discussion of foreign nameplate cars assembled in the U.S. follows.



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SATURN

CATEGORY: Economy coupe and sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $8,470-$12,845

ASSEMBLED IN: Spring Hill, Tenn.

Saturn was a $1 billion gamble when General Motors announced it as
a strategy to win back buyers of fuel-efficient imports more than
half a decade ago. Now it looks like GM may have hit the jackpot.
Almost half of all Saturn buyers  had formerly driven imports, and
the car is earning a well-deserved, cult-like following.

Saturn is arguably the greatest automotive value in the United
States, foreign or domestic. Available in coupe or four-door, Saturn
features durable plastic body panels, a fuel-thrifty and responsive
engine, a spacious interior and a low price. The attention to detail in
interior trim and its ride and handling rival the best of the imports.
In fact, in a recent comparison test with the Honda Civic, Suzuki Swift
and Hyundai Elantra, Popular Science called the Saturn logically the
best package overall.

And for 1992, just its second year of existence, Saturn is better than
ever, with lower engine noise levels, an optional driver's side air bag
and optional leather interior trim. It will also be available soon in a
small station wagon model.



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FORD ESCORT

CATEGORY: Economy coupe, sedan, wagon

BASE PRICE RANGE: $8,730-$12,308

ASSEMBLED IN: Wayne, Mich.

Like a faithful old dog, the Ford Escort remains among the most
enduring of low-priced car lines. But the Escort is certainly no dog
when it comes to taking care of its occupants.

Consumer Reports said the Escort has the solid feel of a larger car,
high praise indeed, considering the source. The Escort has a standard
economy base 1.9-liter fuel-injected engine that generates just 88
horsepower but can motivate the car with surprising ease.

Available in three body configurations sedan, hatchback or station
wagon the Escort can also be had in GT or LX-E models. However,
these models feature a Mazda-built 16-valve engine that improves
performance dramatically, but significantly lessens the degree to
which it is truly made in America.

Also be aware that while most Escorts are assembled in Michigan,
some, notably many of the GT models and some of the sedans, are
assembled in Mexico.


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FORD MUSTANG

CATEGORY: Sports coupe, convertible

BASE PRICE RANGE: $10,655-$15,683

ASSEMBLED IN: Dearborn, Mich.

Sure, this design is a bit long in the tooth, but the Mustang remains
an American classic that, when outfitted with the legendary five-liter
V-8 engine, can out perform almost anything else on the road. That's
especially true this year, with the V-8 pumped up to a whopping 225
horsepower.

Those who are more interested in profiling than performing can
order a Mustang in a more sedate iteration, namely the 2.3-liter
engine, which features half the cylinders and less than half the
horsepower of its fire-breathing cousin.

The Mustang carries the family's good looks that originated with the
Taurus namely the cat-like look of the front and the crisp-yet-
curvacious look of the rear.



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CHEVROLET BERETTA

CATEGORY: Compact sport coupe

BASE PRICE RANGE: $11,474-16,06

ASSEMBLED IN: Wilmington, Del.


This is a sporty coupe that does many things well. The Beretta has a
smooth five-speed shifter and optional automatic transmission, a
suspension system that provides for nimble handling, standard anti-
lock brakes and a driver's air bag.

The biggest letdown of the Beretta used to be the bland look of its
interior, a failing that was remedied in the 1991 model year. The
Beretta also has a fine power steering package and room for five.

The Beretta is available in several versions, ranging from a base
model, whose engine generates 110 horsepower up to the GTZ model,
with its 180 horsepower, four-cylinder power plant.



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DODGE SPIRIT/PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM

CATEGORY: Compact sedans

BASE PRICE:  $11,955

ASSEMBLED IN: Newark, Del.

Boxy and uninspired though their designs may be, these are
attractively priced options for a growing family on a tight budget.
These Chrysler-built twins provide room for six.

The standard 2.5-liter engine will provide reasonable acceleration
and wonderful highway gas mileage. But if you can afford to pay for
more power, the optional 3-liter, V-6 mated to the four-speed
automatic can make your driving more entertaining. Alas, this engine
is built by Mitsubishi in Japan.

After absorbing that low initial sticker price, you can be forgiven for
loading your car up with such options as power windows and seats
and a high-zoot stereo system.

Those who still yearn for more bang, and have the bucks, should
consider the Spirit R/T with a Lotus-modified turbo charged and
intercooled four-cylinder that has 224 horsepower and can make a
trip to the grocery store a memorable experience.



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OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA

CATEGORY: Compact coupe and sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $12,000-$17,500

ASSEMBLED IN: Lansing, Mich.

This is the kind of American car that makes import intenders forget
why they meant to buy an import. It has crisply contemporary
exterior styling and an interior that looks like it came straight out of
an Acura. In fact, anyone considering an Acura Integra should
probably stop by an Olds dealership to consider this alternative.

Available in coupe or four-door models, the Achieva features
standard anti-lock brakes and an overhead cam four-cylinder engine.
It can also be ordered with a 160 to 180 horsepower double
overhead cam four, or a 160 horse V-6.

The car has its pros and cons, however. In its favor is a range of lusty
engines that want to propel it quickly and all-independent
suspension that holds the car on the road. But critics complain its
four-cylinder engine is too noisy on hard acceleration. Nevertheless,
the Achieva seems to be selling well in its debut year. It is worth a
look.



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PONTIAC GRAND AM

CATEGORY: Compact sport coupe and sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $12,374-$14,274

ASSEMBLED IN: Lansing, Mich.

To their credit in an age of look-alike cars, Pontiac stylists take more
chances than anyone else. Consider the Grand Am, which on the
outside may look less like a car than an Origami class project. And
the interior design is as swoopy and organic as a modern
interpretation of Art Nouveau.

But the results are ergonomically correct. There's more room in the
rear seats of this compact model, and the doors swing open wider on
the four-door models.

Under the hood, your options include a variety of four- cylinder
engines, cranking out from 120 to 180 horsepower, or a 160 horse V-
6. In almost any configuration, this car is entertaining on the road,
though its four-cylinder engine is known to get a little buzzy in hard
acceleration.



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FORD TAURUS

CATEGORY: Mid-sized, four-door sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $15,470-$ 24,329

ASSEMBLED IN: Chicago, Ill.; Atlanta, Ga.

For 1992, the Taurus, that workhorse of mid-sized cars, has been the
subject of hundreds of refinements from a retuned suspension for
better handling to a redesign of the entire interior.

Now the dashboard sweeps around its occupants and features remote
radio controls, larger door handles and bluish-tint interior lighting
found to be easier to cope with in night driving. The least obvious
changes were made in exterior styling. After all, Ford reasoned, why
fool around with a design that stunned the world when it was
introduced in the early 1980s?

The car has grown 3.8 inches longer and has been updated just
enough to remain contemporary. No longer can a Taurus be ordered
with a four cylinder engine. The minimum engine is a three liter V-6
with 140 horsepower, but you can opt all the way up to a wild, 220
horsepower V-6 though that engine, in the SHO, is engineered by
Yamaha in Japan.



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OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME

CATEGORY: Mid-sized coupe and four-door


BASE PRICE RANGE: $16,200-22,400

ASSEMBLED IN: Doraville, Ga.

This is not supposed to be the kind of car an enthusiast could enjoy.
Though nicely proportioned, it seems somehow too sedate, unless you
order the car with GM's surprising twin dual cam V-6.

The twin cam is an engine that likes to sing as it works. The twin cam
will pull you along with impressive power, yet it delivers good fuel
economy and doesn't mind if you fill the tank with regular unleaded
gas.

Available in coupe and four-door version, the Cutlass can also be
ordered with one of GM's more unique options, head- up display,
which allows the driver to have information from gauges projected
on the windshield, much the way a fighter pilot does.



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FORD THUNDERBIRD

CATEGORY: Full-sized sports coupe

BASE PRICE RANGE: $16,840-$22,541

ASSEMBLED IN: Lorain, Ohio

For those whose tastes tend toward the sporty, but whose budget
and practical considerations dictate something capable of
accommodating  a family, the Thunderbird, of all  models, may
provide an entertaining solution.

This is one of those cars that really could get by on looks alone. It
doesn't just sit on the road, it seems to hunker. Its aggressive facade
features two flared, bumper-mounted air intakes. Yet the interior
offers generous back-seat room, and the trunk can handle a
surprising amount of gear.

Once under way, the Thunderbird really displays its charms, to the
driver, particularly if he or she passes up the standard 140
horsepower V-6 in favor of a 200 horsepower V-8 or even a 210
horsepower supercharged V-6. Handling is well-balanced and
predictable.

Anti-lock brakes are optional on the T-bird, air bags are not
available and the car can be ordered with either a four- speed
automatic or five-speed manual transmission.



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OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY EIGHT ROYALE

CATEGORY: Full-sized sedan

BASE PRICE: $18,495

ASSEMBLED IN:  Wentzville, Mo.; Flint, Mich.

Auto Week magazine recently tested an Olds Eighty Eight with
traction control; a system that uses ABS sensors to stop tire slip on
snow and ice, against foreign models similarly equipped. The
surprising result was the Eighty-Eight often out performed a
traction-control-equipped BMW that cost thousands more.

But even without traction control, the Eighty Eight has a winning
combination of crisp exterior styling, responsive handling and a
healthy V-6 powerplant. There's plenty of room for five passengers,
six in a pinch.

If the Olds has a shortcoming, it is the design of its instrument panel,
which seems to have more tiny buttons and knobs than a small
airplane. But that is a minor vice when compared to its considerable
virtues.



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BUICK LE SABRE

CATEGORY: Full-sized sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $19,250-$21,330

ASSEMBLED IN: Flint, Mich.

The Le Sabre comes as close to being the all-American family car as
one could hope. It has the same V-6 engine and interior room as its
big brother, the Park Avenue, but it is five inches shorter and 200
pounds lighter. That makes for a better power to weight ratio.

The result is a car with smooth, reliable power, plenty of room for
people and luggage, and a price that isn't too hard to take. A driver's
air bag is standard, and anti-lock brakes are optional. One option
worth considering is the Gran Touring Package, which includes a
tauter suspension, larger tires and a gear ratio that favors better
acceleration.

The previous version of the Le Sabre won high marks for  quality in
J.D. Power surveys and a large, loyal following in the car-buying
public. Buick hopes the same will hold true for its newest Le Sabre,
and early reviews seem encouraging.



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PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

CATEGORY: Sports sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $19,154-$28,600

ASSEMBLED IN: Wentzville, Mo.

No other car says more about the bold self-assurance of America's
best auto designers than Pontiac's redesigned Bonneville. The lines of
the Bonneville flow smoothly inside and out, yet no apparent
compromises were made in the name of style.

In fact, this is one car in which every control and gauge seems to be
perfectly placed and easy to see. Seating is roomy and comfortable,
front and back, and the interior abounds in thoughtful amenities
such as flip-out cup holders and parcel pass-throughs to the trunk.

Powered by a 170-horsepower version of GM's venerable 3.8-liter V-
6, the Bonneville has the sweetest part of its power band where most
American drivers need it on the lower half of the speedometer.

All Bonnevilles feature a slick four-speed manual transmission and
driver's side air bag. Options include traction control, passenger air
bags and anti-lock brakes.



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BUICK ROADMASTER

CATEGORY: Extra-large full-sized car

BASE PRICE RANGE: $22,420-$24,750

ASSEMBLED IN: Arlington, Texas.; Willow Run, Mich.

This is what most people mean when they say big car. Car & Driver
noted in its 1992 Buyer's Guide that the Roadmaster is so wide, a six-
footer could lay transversely in the trunk. But why bother, when
there's enough room for four on the back seat alone!

The Roadmaster is also the closest modern-day approximation of
what people mean when they talk about a traditional American car.
It is powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 engine, which kicks out 180
horsepower. Just the thing for cruising down the turnpike.

But it has some modern innovations that even die-hard
traditionalists would be likely to appreciate, such as a standard
driver's air bag and anti-lock brakes. And despite its size, it still
manages to get 16 miles per gallon in the city, not bad for a car that
weighs more than two tons.



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BUICK PARK AVENUE

CATEGORY: Full-sized luxury car

BASE PRICE RANGE: $25,885-$29,380

ASSEMBLED IN: Wentzville, Mo.

Some cars are more than the sum of their parts. The Park Avenue is
such a car. With exterior lines that evoke a Jaguar and a capacious
interior that seats six with ease, the Park Avenue is blessed with
good performance, fine road manners and a lot of handy features.

Not the least of these features are Park Avenue's available dual
climate controls, built into each of the front doors, which allows
driver and front seat passenger to avoid interior temperature
arguments. The Park Avenue also features a smooth 3.8-liter V-6
mated to GM's wonderful four-speed automatic transmission. The
``Ultra'' version features a supercharger and generates 205
horsepower.

Despite a curb weight of more than 3,500 pounds, the Park Avenue
still manages a respectable 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 on
the highway. That means the owner of this car can both have his
large luxury cruiser and be a responsible consumer of fossil fuels at
the same time.



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CADILLAC ELDORADO

CATEGORY: Luxury performance coupe

BASE PRICE: $33,377-$35,877

ASSEMBLED IN: Detroit, Mich.

Those who want some of the flair of the new Seville (see below) in a
more Americanized coupe can find it in the new Eldorado, which is
almost a foot longer than the model it replaces. Quiet and powerful in
the great Cadillac tradition, it has a Zebrano wood-trimmed interior
befitting a European luxury coupe.

The wallowy ride and handling characteristics of the old Cadillac
boats is not in evidence here, especially if one opts for the Touring
Coupe package. Besides a retuned suspension, the touring coupe also
features a different color scheme and high performance tires.

In either configuration, the Eldorado, Cadillac hopes, will appeal to a
younger set of drivers than its traditional customer base. We think
they will succeed, although the exterior styling lacks the
cohesiveness of the spectacular Seville.



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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

CATEGORY: Luxury sedan

BASIC PRICE RANGE: $33, 138-$35, 327

ASSEMBLED IN: Wixom, Mich.

Some cars flaunt their virtues. Others express them in subtle ways.
The Lincoln Continental belongs to the second group. Redesigned
several years ago, this big Lincoln gets smoother and more solid, in
look and feel, year after year.

The power before the driver's throne is a front-drive V-6 with 155
horsepower, a 15-horse improvement over the year before. More
impressive is a system of electronically activated shock absorbers
and air springs that give the Continental impressive poise in corners
or over rough pavement.

The lucky occupants are buttressed from a hostile world by leather-
covered seats, a battery of power accessories and a generally
commendable stereo system. But in the worst of circumstances, it is
also comforting to know they have the protection of standard anti-
lock brakes and standard air bags for driver and passenger.



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CHEVROLET CORVETTE

CATEGORY: Sports car

BASE PRICE RANGE: $34,604-$69,455

ASSEMBLED IN: Bowling Green, Ky.

Just because this Corvette looks like Corvettes have looked for so
many years doesn't mean this is the same old 'Vette. The Corvette
has been improved in so many ways for 1992 that it will make your
head snap.

So, too, will its acceleration. This year's 'Vette has a 300 horsepower
base engine. More important are dozens of refinements, large and
small, that have eliminated body squeaks, enhanced instrument
readability, upgraded component durability and improved handling
through a thoroughly revised suspension system.

The most surprising feature of all about this year's Corvette,
however, may be that, in addition to having standard anti-lock
brakes, the two-seater now sports standard traction control. Traction
control prevents unintended wheel slip on ice or snow. That makes
this year's Corvette, though a rear- wheel-drive sports car, a
surprisingly easy car to drive all year. That way, the fun never stops.



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CADILLAC SEVILLE

CATEGORY: Luxury sports sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $36,133- $39,433

ASSEMBLED IN: Detroit, Mich.

This car has been chosen by Motor Trend as its car of the year and is
on the Ten Best lists of every other top automotive magazine in the
country. Little wonder.

The Seville, particularly in STS trim, can compete head to head with
Lexus and Infiniti. Its low-slung, purposeful body telegraphs the joys
that lie within both the cockpit and the engine compartment. The
Seville's interior is a symphony of leather and wood, evocative of an
expensive Audi. The seats are supportive, the instrumentation is
well-placed and easy to read, and every control falls readily to hand.

The engine, a 4.9-liter V-8, cranks out a respectable 200 horsepower,
while the fully independent suspension and standard anti-lock
brakes make sure you are able to deal with all that power. The fact
that customers have been on waiting lists to buy this car from
dealerships in domestic-car-phobic Los Angeles says a lot about its
appeal even to well-heeled import devotees.



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DODGE VIPER

CATEGORY: Raw sports car

BASE PRICE (EST.):  $55,000

ASSEMBLED IN: Detroit, Mich.

There is nothing rational about this car. Nobody needs a two-seat
roadster without real windows or outside door handles. Nobody
needs a 400 horsepower V-10 aluminum block engine that can reach
60 miles an hour from a standing start in less than five seconds.

Nobody needs a pair of side exhaust pipes that, if you aren't careful,
can burn your legs as you leave the car after a bout of spirited
driving.

Sure, nobody needs the Viper. But many people want one. And once
you've seen one crouching, low, mean and wide in a parking lot, or if
you get to drive this remarkable car, you may want one, too. The
Viper is a sheet-metal embodiment of American car passion.


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PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER /DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

CATEGORY: Minivan

BASE PRICE:  $17,281

ASSEMBLED IN:  St. Louis, Mo.

No matter how hard they try, nobody, not the Japanese
manufacturers, not General Motors, not Ford can make a better
minivan than Chrysler, the company that invented the minivan more
than a decade ago.

The latest iterations of the Caravan and Voyager only help to prove
that point. Redesigned in 1991, the twins continue to dazzle their
loyal buyers with performance and utility features the rivals can't
match. But now it's all wrapped up in a lovely interior with sweep-
around styling.

For 1992, these models, which featured the first driver's-side air
bags, in a minivan, also have optional integrated kiddie seats which
can be tucked away when adults are riding. Neat, huh? But if your
priorities are a car assembled in the United States, be sure to
consider only the Grand'' models of Voyager and Caravan built in St.
Louis; all other Voyager and Caravan models are assembled in
Canada.



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FORD EXPLORER

CATEGORY: Sport utility vehicle

BASE PRICE RANGE: $16,339-$24,038

ASSEMBLED IN: Louisville, Ky.

Just how good is the Ford Explorer? So good that Mazda chose to
rebadge a two-door version of the Explorer as the Mazda Navajo
rather than design and build its own model. It's so good and its sales
so strong that it has never been rebated in the two years since its
introduction.

What makes the Explorer such a paragon of all-purpose virtue? Just
about everything. Its ride and handling are remarkably smooth,
either on or off the road. It is big enough inside to accommodate four
passengers with ease, six in a pinch, with plenty of room left over for
luggage.

In addition, its 160 horsepower V-6 gets the Explorer going in a
hurry, while its standard anti-lock braking system helps it to stop in
a hurry.



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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

CATEGORY: sport utility vehicle


BASE PRICE (EST.) $24,000

ASSEMBLED IN: Detroit, Mich.

As good as the Ford Explorer may be, some think the 1993 Grand
Cherokee might be even better. It took Jeep designers and engineers
six years to cook up this new model, which is 7.7 inches longer and a
bit wider inside than its predecessor.

Propelled by a 190 horsepower V-6, the suspension has been tuned
so well that those who have tested it say it feels almost as good off
the road as on it.

You also are given a choice of three different four-wheel- drive
systems. ``We are mightily impressed,'' said Automobile magazine in
a recent review. Maybe you will be, too.



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OLDS BRAVADA

CATEGORY: Sport utility vehicle

BASE PRICE: $25,070

ASSEMBLED IN: Moraine, Ohio

The words ``luxury'' and ``truck'' rarely belong in the same sentence,
unless you are talking about the Oldsmobile Bravada, an all-purpose
vehicle with real upscale appeal.

While the Bravada uses the same chassis as the GMC Jimmy four-
door, it enjoys significant enhancements. The Bravada has standard
anti-lock brakes and a wonderful full-time four-wheel-drive system,
for openers, which can help it stop and go almost anywhere without
much effort.

The interior of the Bravada, with its four doors and four seats, is
done up with a sort of opulence that may make you think twice
about driving it with your work boots on. Once you stick your boot to
the accelerator, however, you'll know you're piloting a heavy-duty
machine, particularly if you opt  for the 200 horsepower V-6 engine.



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FORD F-SERIES

CATEGORY: Pickup truck

BASE PRICE RANGE: $10,921-$21,603

ASSEMBLED IN: Kansas City, Mo.

Contrary to what you may have heard, the best selling vehicle in the
United States is not the Honda Accord. For several years now, it has
been the F-Series truck. Part of the secret may be variety. After all,
you can order your F-series truck in 30 different combinations.

This year the F-10 line includes a stepside bed model and will be
restyled in front with new headlights.

When Automobile magazine tested an F-150 XLT Lariat, the reviewer
fairly gushed. ``All inconveniences, potholes, curbs, Hyundais become
small and trivial,'' he wrote. ``...driving an F-150 gives an
unmistakable sense of privilege, and that's good.''

But be aware that not all F-series trucks are built in the United
States. Some are assembled in Canada. Be sure to check.



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CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP

CATEGORY: Pickup truck

BASE PRICE RANGE: $9,192-$15,394

ASSEMBLED IN: Moraine, Ohio; Pontiac, Mich.; Shreveport, La.

Although times have been tough for domestic manufacturers in the
far West, this truck line has done surprisingly well in Los Angeles, of
all places, where young people have been buying them like hot
cakes.

The reasons? The S-10 prices begin at $9,000, making it cheap, and
in the hands of creative young owners the truck seems to lend itself
to wild color schemes, which have never stopped being popular in La
La Land.

That shouldn't lead you to believe this is a truck for showing off
instead of working. There are enough  options in terms of engines
and payload capacities to handle anything from the boulevard to the
brick yard. And if you want to spend more money on this model,
there are plenty of ways to do it, by specifying power windows or
locks, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, and a high-end stereo.


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Transplants
There are, of course, Japanese companies assembling cars in the U.S.
These so-called transplants do provide American assembly jobs and
contain significantly more U.S. content than what the University of
Michigan Transportation Center estimates to be an average of only 1
percent U.S. content of cars built in Japan.

However, the profits from the sale of these transplants go back to
Japan, and the design and engineering generally takes place in Japan,
not the U.S. These cars also contain much less U.S. content than their
American counterparts assembled in the U.S. Consequently, it is still
more helpful to the U.S. economy to avoid these transplants and buy
an American nameplate car assembled in the U.S.

But if you feel you just have to buy a car with a Japanese nameplate,
be sure to give your strongest consideration to one of the following
models, all of which are assembled in the United States.

To give you an idea of the relative good purchasing one of these cars
will do the U.S. economy, we have included a rating from the Detroit
Free Press Index of American Content for each model. This index
considers the relative value of each of the four factors discussed
above: nameplate, design and engineering, content and assembly and
then assigns the model an index number from one to 100 with 100
being the most American and 1 the least. For comparison purposes,
consumers should note that most U.S. nameplate cars evaluated by
this same index scored at least 65, with a great many scoring
between 78 and 100.


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FORD PROBE/MAZDA MX-6

CATEGORY: Sports coupes

BASE PRICE RANGE: $12,587-$17,255

ASSEMBLED IN: Flat Rock, Mich.

COMPANY ASSEMBLING: Mazda

DETROIT FREE PRESS INDEX:  Probe 78, MX-6 46

The Ford Probe and Mazda MX-6 are both sporty coupes built at a
Mazda plant in Flat Rock, Mich., and while they share Mazda engines
and drive trains, they are very different in the looks department.

The newest MX-6 carries on a Japanese obsession with refinement. It
shares the gumdrop looks of myriad cars that all seem to be
descended in one form or another from a randy Ford Taurus. The
interior and exterior styling, while in no way offensive, can hardly be
called exciting.

In contrast, though it is a Ford-designed product, the Probe looks
distinctly unlike the rest of its bloodline. It features an aggressive,
snout-like nose, flip-up headlamps, and smooth, almost futuristic
lines. It has become surprisingly popular in Europe, particularly
Germany.

Both cars will be extensively restyled in 1993 and will be available
in 1993 with 24-valve V-6 natural power instead of the
turbocharged in line four that was top engine in  previous models.


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PLYMOUTH LASER/ EAGLE TALON/ MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

CATEGORY: Sports coupes

BASE PRICE RANGE: $11,552-$20,017

 ASSEMBLED IN: Normal, Ill.

COMPANY ASSEMBLING: Mitsubishi-owned Diamond Star Motors

DETROIT FREE PRESS INDEX:  68 (Plymouth Laser)

These sporty cars seat two with ease, four in a pinch, but can go and
stop with gusto. The five-speed gearbox mated to the turbocharged
engine can make for a howling good time.

The sleek exteriors of these cars contrast a bit with the interiors,
which feature oddly canted ventilation louvers that may make you
wonder if your car was used in side-impact collision tests. But
thoughtful touches and a first-class stereo system make up for such
eccentricities. Outfitted with optional all-wheel-drive, these cars
become particularly fun to drive in the snow and rain. But in any
configuration, these cars, though mostly designed in Japan and filled
with Japanese parts, are the pride of Normal, Ill.


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HONDA ACCORD

CATEGORY: Family sedan, coupe and wagon

BASE PRICE RANGE:  $13,515-$19,285

ASSEMBLED IN: Marysville, Ohio; East Liberty, Ohio

COMPANY ASSEMBLING: Honda of America

DETROIT FREE PRESS INDEX:  46

If the best selling car in America has to have a Japanese nameplate,
at least it is assembled in the United States, in addition to being a
very good car.

The Honda Accord has a lot going for it. It is well-built, performs like
a champ, delivers reasonable fuel economy and has plenty of room
for the family and a large load of luggage. At last, the Accord can be
ordered with air bags and anti-lock brakes, making it a safer bet in
an accident as well.

To Honda's credit, too, the company has made a commendable effort
for a Japanese corporation to move even more of the design and
assembly process to the United States. Now, for example, the engines
in many Honda products are cast and assembled along with the cars
themselves, in and near Marysville, Ohio. And much of the design
work on the  coupe and station wagon versions was done in this
country.


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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN

CATEGORY: Economy sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $9,900-$14,615

ASSEMBLED IN: Marysville, Ohio

COMPANY ASSEMBLING:  Honda of America

DETROIT FREE PRESS INDEX: 46

Once upon a time, the Civic was a tiny car but a great big value, both
in price and fuel economy. As the years have gone by, however, the
Civic has grown in size and has shrunk in fuel economy. Today, it is
about as big as one of the Accords of yore. And its price has bumped
it out of the ``econobox'' category.

Nevertheless, the car still makes reviewers marvel with its fine road
manners and high quality construction. In fact, Car and Driver called
the new Civic a luxury car that has been left in the dryer too long.

The Civic can be had with several optional four-cylinder engines,
ranging from a 70 horsepower model to one that cranks out 102
horsepower. Anti-lock brakes are an option and a driver's side air
bag is standard. Like its big brother, the Accord, the Civic sedan is
assembled in Marysville, Ohio, though other body configurations are
imported from Japan.


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NISSAN SENTRA

CATEGORY: Economy sedan, coupe

BASE PRICE RANGE: $8,795-$13,975

 ASSEMBLED IN: Smyrna, Tenn.

COMPANY ASSEMBLING: Nissan

DETROIT FREE PRESS INDEX: 46

Those who know the older model of Sentra know it as a sharply
angular and somewhat spartan car. But the newest Sentra, built in
Smyrna, Tenn., stands in smooth contrast.

Sleeker inside and out, the Sentra features a 110 horsepower, 1.6-
liter base engine that is more than adequate to its task. But 140
horsepower turns this meek hauler into a much more aggressive
little package.

In fact Car and Driver named the Sentra SE-R to its list of the 10 best
cars of 1992. And more than one reviewer has compared it to the old
BMW 2002 as a thrifty way to have first-class driving fun.


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TOYOTA CAMRY

CATEGORY: Full-sized sedan

BASE PRICE RANGE: $17,103-$20,803

 ASSEMBLED IN: Georgetown, Ky.

COMPANY ASSEMBLING:  Toyota

DETROIT FREE PRESS INDEX :  Toyota chose not to respond to the
Detroit Free Press survey.

Few Japanese nameplate cars have won as many kudos over the
years as the Camry, and the latest model carries on the tradition. The
newest model Camry, assembled in Kentucky, handles and performs
with great elan while it has plenty of room for a family.

It has all the natty interior appointments and sense of exterior bulk
and presence worthy of models costing thousands more, especially
the smallest model Lexus sedan, the ES 300, with which it shares its
chassis.

Little wonder the Camry with the V-6 engine was chosen one of Car
and Driver's 10 best cars of 1991.

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