Universal Product Code trial prompts boycott protests
Lucky Stores previews the UPC checkout system at Gemco San Leandro costing over 1500 dollars as three consumer groups call for a boycott unless item pricing is restored. The pilot in the Gemco food department aims to cover up to 75 percent of items by mid year and 90 percent by 1976, with widespread labor and consumer debate over job loss and pricing transparency.
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Kim Stell
Lucky Stores
Gemco
San Leandro
California
Stell
IBM
Gemeco
Vince McFarland
Lucky
Johnson
Grocers push public service campaign to cut prices
Stan Johnson of the Bay Area Grocers Association says automation and public awareness can lower food costs. A consumer drive emphasizes smarter shopping and nutrition, while debates over computerized pricing and shelf labeling unfold in San Francisco and Union City.
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Stan Johnson
The
Bay Area Grocers Association
Johnson
Bay Area
Southern
Alameda County Foods and Nutrition Group
Union City
San Francisco
Clarence Adams
National Association of Food Chains
Fashion fete and luncheon at Elegant Ranch Restaurant
Women of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Union City host a fashion show and luncheon Saturday at noon. Tickets are 5 dollars. Theme is Sweethearts and Flowers. Seats coordinated by Mrs. Alvin Tenry with assistants including Mrs. Jerry Rodriguez and Mrs. John Navas. Teenage models include Gloria Orozco and Marisa Arciniaga. Also notes: Ohlone College screening Breast Cancer Where We Are today through Friday, 43600 Mission Blvd Fremont. Self-exam info at Library Circulation Desk 657-2100 Ext 312.
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Women of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
Union City
Elegant Ranch
Atherton St. Hayward
Alvin Tenry
Jerry Rodriguez
John Navas
Gene Arciniaga
David Lee
Ohlone College
Mission Blvd
Fremont
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Atternce
Michael Golston
East Bay
Consumer Action
GENCO
Tuory Bers
Irk Gananas
Tra
PSH
Grocer
Sit
Tand Johnson
Sill
Japan
F “Ately
the Tigers
Rd Ale
Susan Stende
Countery Mouse
Beauty Spa
Tonry
Henry Weaver
Henry Wagner
Elmer Pellotta
Edward Dobrec
Alfonso Rotrigues
Thomas Raby
Miles Price
Roger Gibson
Rodriguez
Arciniaga
Gloria Orozco
Marisa Arciniaga
Rhonda LaKomy
Marney Price
Pioneer Club
Merchant
Kinney Shoes
Lida Faire
Preceptor Epsilon Sigma
Beta Sigma Phi
Charles Scott
Wesley Goff
Astrology
Country Club
Washington Township
Federation of Women's Clubs and Federation of Women's Clubs International
Ruth Moserop
Clube House
Parish Ave
Jadé Palace
Sam Andy
ATES
Bill Sandlin
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