Wonder Bread Case Tosses FTC Probe as Misleading Ad Claims Fail
Judge Raymond J. Lynch ruled for Covington & Burling in a 76 page decision on the Great Wonder Bread Case finding the ads were not false or misleading and that nutrition claims had no measurable impact on sales. He criticized the costly proceedings and predicted a lengthy appeal process. The ruling questions the power of government to pursue what the judge called a frivolous case while noting advertising helps with brand identity and not with guaranteed consumer belief.
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Raymond J. Lynch
Federal Trade Commission
Ralph Nader
FTC
Covington & Burling
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L. Scott Ward
Harvard Business School
Athens Journal Highlights Local Events in Friday Edition
The Athens Messenger reports on Friday January 12 1973 covering Athens Ohio community events and notices. It features local government, school activities, and upcoming public meetings with brief summaries for residents.
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Athens
Ohio
Rockefeller Eyes 1976 Presidential Bid Amid GOP Dynamics
Albany reports say Nelson A. Rockefeller, at 64, aims for the Republican nomination in 1976 after a long NY governorship. Nixon’s era and Agnew’s rise shape GOP calculus, with Rockefeller’s staying power both aiding and hindering his bid prospects.
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Albany
William Henry Harrison
Rockefeller
New York
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
New York State
All-Woman Volunteer Fire Company Formed in Woodbine
In Woodbine Texas a 25 person all woman volunteer fire unit was formed to buy a used engine funded by cake sales and donations. Chief and senior member Mrs Verlie Gunter 67 leads the group with her twin daughters daughter in law and two granddaughters among the recruits. No injuries have occurred on duty.
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Woodbine
Texas
Verlie Gunter
City University Opens Free Courses for Seniors in New York
One in eight New Yorkers is aged 65 or over and the City University invites them to study on a space available basis at no cost. Chancellor Robert J. Kibbee says ongoing intellectual involvement supports health.
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New York
City University
Robert J. Kibbee
Readers' Letters Rule Public Interest Page
The page invites letters on current issues and emphasizes reader opinions as the lifeblood. Preference is given to letters no longer than one page for publication consideration.
Gallup Poll Shows Nixon Backing on Spending Debate
A Gallup poll finds 54 to 39 percent nationwide favor holding down spending and taxes over expanding social programs, with middle America supporting Nixon. The survey of 1,445 adults conducted Dec 8–11 shows older adults favor curbs, while 18–29-year-olds split.
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U.S
Nixon
Middle America
Congress
Wees
Farmers
Local News Angers Athens Readers Over Sheriff Action
In Athens Ohio the Messenger notes layoffs and pay cuts for staff after Christmas. Readers criticize Sheriff Brown and the Democratic Party, calling for a review of how pinball free play laws are enforced. Names of residents appear in a signature-like list.
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the Messenger
Athens
Democratic Party
Brown
Ohio
Letter on pinball as a sport and free play
The writer defends pinball as a skilled sport akin to football and fencing. They argue free play means players demonstrate skill, not luck, and praise Mitch Abraham’s stance to oppose abolishing free play machines. The letter urges the issue be decided in favor of keeping free play.
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the Messenger
Mitch Abraham
Student letter questions Nixon war aims and bombing in Vietnam
On Jan 8 a student at my school wrote about Mr Nixon and the war in Vietnam. The writer questions bombing civilians and its impact on production, noting factories and workers. Bill Irvin Athens.
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the Messenger
Nixon
Vietnam
Bill Irvin Athens
Tho Statement Signals Bleak Prospects for Vietnam Peace Talks
In a lengthy Paris return statement, Le Duc Tho presents a split within the U.S. policy establishment over Vietnam. He stresses that December 13 differences were small yet warns the current talks face a decisive moment to sign or resume fighting.
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le Duc Tho
Paris
Tho
White House
Hanoi
Washington
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