Fry Control. The first electric frying pan with an automatic heat-control unit was brought out by Sunbeam Corp. On the handle is a list of foods, with recommended temperatures for frying; the pan can be set for temperatures ranging up to 400° F. A sealed heating element permits washing of the entire pan. Price: $24.95.
Toddler Trade. In a bid for family travel business, Chicago's Pick Hotels Corp. (21 hotels) began a new family plan for parents traveling with their children. No room charge is made for children under 14; baby sitters are provided at the going local rate (50¢-75¢...