FTC probes idea booster firms unfair promotion tactics
A Brigantine barber recounts investing 300 dollars then 1200 more with a firm promising market introduction and patent help. He learned his idea was patented as far back as 1896 and 1944, leaving him with losses and no refund. The FTC has settled some cases but no broad rule yet. readers advised to send complaints to the agency and seek legal help.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Trade Commission
Brigantine
N.J
FTC
Commission
National Press Building
Washington, D.C
Paul Ray
Lynn Gilbert
Gilbert-Tweed Associates
Companies Seek More Women for Top Jobs
New York AP reports that firms increasingly seek women for senior roles amid federal anti discrimination laws and growing demand from female market peers. Search firms say women enter planning, marketing and management, with relocation and dual careers posing hurdles.
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New York
Harvard
Women’s Liberation Movement
Feds
Jan Tweed
Ray
Bionic Bra Offers New Hope In Breast Cancer Detection
Glasgow doctor Dr. Hugh Simpson develops a computerized bra that records temperature changes over a week. An electronic circuit analyzes data to reveal cancer cells as hot spots, potentially guiding earlier detection and treatment and reducing mastectomy fears. The device resembles a normal bra with a miniature brain and thermometers sewn into the cups.
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Glasgow
UPI
Hugh Simpson
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Foreign students hosted at Cedar Rapids brunch
Ten foreign students from Midwestern universities were entertained Sunday at a brunch hosted by Temple Judah members. The guests are Christmas holiday visitors under the Christmas International House program, active in 45 communities nationwide. Kenwood Park Presbyterian church coordinates Cedar Rapids activities. Attendee Paul Ajouga of Kenya, 25, a Dana College student, visited with Jules Bergman and Melvina Svee, Cedar Rapids UN association chapter president.
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Temple Judah
Cedar Rapids
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church
Paul Ajouga
Kenya
Jules Bergman
Carnaby Drive
Melvina Svee
Oakland Road
U.N. Association
Paul
Dana College
Blair, Neb
Play It Again stores keeps used toys recycling in NYC
Adele Frischling and Marge Brooks opened Play It Again at 129 East Ninetieth Street offering used toys on consignment. Items priced at about 60 percent of retail with 40 percent to the owner after sale, 90 day reclaim window. The store aims to reuse beloved toys and prevent waste while noting safety prompts for gifts like skateboard helmets.
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New York
Nyt
Adele Frischling
Marge Brooks
East Ninetieth Street
Dear Abby Warned By Widow About Life Insurance Sales
A widow of 27 with two children advises other women to heed life insurance salesmen after her husband left a $50 000 policy that she initially opposed. She notes relief at the check and urges readers to consider higher coverage for future security. Abby Van Buren promotes her booklet and requests a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Abby
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Drive
Beverly Hills
Colif
Square Dancing Ring to Ring in New Year at Kenwood Park
The Circle Eights announce a New Year's Eve square dance at 9 PM Friday at Kenwood Park Presby terian Church School. Don Roberts will call. In other notes, bad breath comes mainly from bacteria between teeth. brushing twice daily and flossing are the best defenses.
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Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church School
Don Roberts
First Ladies' Inaugural Gowns On Display In Des Moines
A collection of inaugural gowns worn by Iowa first ladies will be unveiled by Mrs. Robert D. Ray at 9 am in the statehouse corridor between the governor's and treasurer's offices. The display features 18 inch dolls dressed in miniature versions of the gowns. Attending may include several wives of former governors.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Statehouse
Ernest LeClercs To Be Honored At Open House
An open house will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 at Zion Presbyterian Church honoring Mr and Mrs Ernest LeClerc on their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married January 27 1927. The couple has three children Dwight Coggan and Harlan Monticello and Beverly Porter of San Jose California. The children and families will host the event. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren are listed.
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Zion Presbyterian Church
Ernest LeClerc
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