Why UPCs Replace Price Labels in Groceries
Washington reports eight major U S supermarkets no longer display prices on shelf items using Universal Product Codes read by laser scanners. The shift promises faster checkout but draws consumer protests over not having visible prices for easy comparison. Some propose mandatory individual stamping of prices. industry cites potential savings. Senator Moss signals possible legislation to require per item pricing.
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Price tag reform could alter consumer receipts and shelf tags
Paul Korody of the National Association of Food Chains warns the move away from itemized pricing is premature and will be decided by individual chains next year. The change could let stores save about $27,000 annually per outlet but risks higher costs to install. FTC economist Dr. Russell Parker urges foolproof shelf pricing with accurate, up to date tags to inform shoppers.
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Global freedom slip. 85 million affected in 1974
Freedom House reports 1974 sees 85 million people in seven countries lose ground in personal liberty. Argentina Cyprus and Malaysia drop to partly free. Bolivia Ethiopia and Guyana fall to not free. Peru becomes less free within partly free. Greece rises to free. Egypt Ghana Liberia and Spain improve to partly free. Twenty seven nations remain free, including the United States.
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Brazilian General Mello Dies at 62 After Heart Attack
Gen. Janberto de Souza Mello, 62, former chief of staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, died Saturday two days after a heart attack in Rio de Janeiro. He had retired from active service earlier this year.
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