Ruling opens way for state liquor price war
California's fair trade liquor laws were ruled unconstitutional by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, signaling possible大 price cuts before holidays. The ruling challenges state control while the state plans to seek further guidance from the California Supreme Court. Retailers debate free enterprise with some predicting market dominance by large chains and others warning small operators may go bankrupt.
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14 Million Foreigners Visit the United States in Nine Months
The Commerce Department reported that more than 14 million foreigners traveled to the United States in the first nine months of the Bicentennial. The figure marks a 12 percent increase over the same period in 1975, with Canada providing over 9 million visitors and Mexico about 1.5 million. Other nations listed include France, Italy, Germany, Australia, Venezuela, and Brazil with varying visitor totals.
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Lower liquor prices might dry up stores
Debate over abolishing fair trade laws on liquor splits opinions. Advocates say prices would fall and stores shrink, while critics warn small retailers could be driven out by big chains and private label competition. Officials pledge continued enforcement until resolved.
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Rotten Apple fines upset New Hampshire residents in New York City tickets
Ira Royer of Manchester and at least three other New Hampshire residents report unexpected New York City traffic fines totaling 14 notices from April to September 1975. Royer, a sheetmetal worker, notes his license plate IRA and car model mismatches, while others cite bills ranging from 40 to 500 dollars and request explanations amid travel duties.
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