Consumer complaints rise over prices and quality
An Associated Press report outlines how shoppers fault food prices and product quality at a major East Coast supermarket chain with stem in green beans and checkout shortfalls. It cites the Conference Board finding growing consumer affairs departments and notes both praise and critique from consumer groups.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Conference Board
E Patrick McGuire
Consumer Federation of America
Carol Tucker Foreman
McGuire
Food and Drug Administration
Air Force Promotions Highlight Local Graduates
In LOMPAC California military briefs, Charles B. Mealing of North Augusta earns staff sergeant in the US Air Force and serves as a printing and binding specialist at Vandenberg. Lan M. Etheridge of the Aiken Civil Air Patrol rises to major as admin and finance chief. Michael L. Pinkard of New Ellenton attains sergeant rank in the Air Force.
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Cal
William J. Mealing
North Augusta
Air Force
Charles B. Mealing
Augusta Technical Institute
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Aiken Civil Air Patrol
Lan M. Etheridge
Etheridge
Civil Air Patrol
Lompac, Cal
US Air Force
Michael L. Pinkard
Cecil L. Pinkard
New Ellenton
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