Small Claims Courts Need Reform Say Consumer Groups
Sylvia Porter reports that in Washington DC a large share of recent small claims filings come from corporations, many serving black neighborhoods, while many states lack usable small claims courts or set tiny $20 limits. A Ralph Nader study group and groups like Consumers Union call the system a consumer access failure and debt collection tool.
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New York
Washington, D. C
Ralph Nader
Consumers Union
National Institute For Consumer Justice
New York City
Nader
Oldman Z Returns to Bridge Club After Illness
Oldman Z, famed for dummy play in auction bridge, reappears at the club and discusses a trick filled hand and a top score while criticizing overtrick attempts. The narrative shifts to a broader analysis of small claims courts and proposed reforms across states and at federal levels.
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Oldman Z
Dummy
Queen of Hearts
East
Milton
West
Bridge bidding puzzle with two no trump choice
In a four handed auction West North East South open 1 club pass 1 no trump by South shows AKE65 in spades. You choose 2 no trump as lead option with 2 spades as second choice. Partner then bids 3 hearts. decide bid for now.
Consumer Movement Warns to Watch Court Actions
The passage urges readers to monitor consumer-led efforts and leverage court actions for maximum personal gain, signaling a broader strategy of legal use in consumer advocacy.
Outdoor Living Days Slated at Sigourney
Sigourney businesses will hold the annual Outdoor Living days Friday and Saturday at a new location on North Main street across from Bruns Inc. Displays open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day with many stores also featuring exhibits.
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Sigourney
North Main Street
Bruns, Inc
Environmental Art Contest Deadline Set for April 12
The Citizens League for Environmental Action Now CLEAN announces the En Vision environmental art contest running April 16 to 21 as part of Earthweek. Prizes in several categories will be awarded after the Earth Day parade at 10 a.m. April 21 in downtown Cedar Rapids.
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En- Vision
Citizen's League For Environmental Action Now
CLEAN
Earthweek
Earth Week
Cedar Rapids
Times Camera Center
First Avenue SE
Sanford’s
Third Avenue SE
Clean Center
Peoples Unitarian Church
Want Ads Sell Anything Big or Small
Want Ads invite you to place classified listings to sell items of all sizes. Call 398 8234 for quick insertion and wide reach in the community.
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Sylvia Porter
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Harlem
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H. D. Lee Company, Inc
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Thirty-Second
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