FTC Rules A&P Deceived Shoppers With Advertised Prices
A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled A&P misled consumers by advertising sale prices on items that were unavailable or priced higher. The 13 percent chance in major cities of not finding advertised items was disclosed after a survey in 1973 across 20 metropolitan areas. The judge noted most issues stemmed from store policing and inventory pressure, not a deliberate policy to deceive. A&P pledged corrective steps if root problems were confirmed.
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Federal Trade Commission
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FTC
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Helms admits withholding CIA Chile anti Allende details
Former CIA Director Richard Helms testified he intentionally withheld information from senate committees about CIA operations in Chile and the Nixon administration's bid to topple Allende. A censored version of his statements was released, as the Rockefeller Commission hearings resumed with Angleton and Raborn testifying on domestic spying and CIA history.
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William Raborn
Iran
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Allende
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Foreign Relations Committee
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IRA Start But Three Catholics Die In Belfast Violence
The IRA began a new cease-fire Monday yet three Catholics were killed or wounded in under 12 hours. A mob attacked worshipers outside a Catholic church Sunday and a 19 year old Catholic cullsweeper was shot in East Belfast Monday. Provisional IRA said it would resume its war at noon UK time.
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IRA ends Christmas truce over demands in Northern Ireland
British officials discuss arrangements to prevent truce breakdown while the IRA says it ended its Christman cease-fire after failing to secure the release of 500 interned suspects and the withdrawal of 14,500 British troops. The government denies any secret deal, calling for a sincere, sustained cessation to build a peaceful future in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland
Gardner Confirmed By Senate In Iowa Highway Panel
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate approved Gov. Ray's choice Don Gardner 44 to 0 to join the state highway commission. Gardner, former Cedar Rapids parks commissioner, fills a seat ending June 30 as the DOT forms, with a separate two year term awaiting action. Senator Orr and Robinson praised him before the vote.
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Iowa Senate
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Cedar Rapids
Don Gardner
Iowa Highway Commission
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Gardner
Harry Reed
Winterset
Senate
Highway Commission
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Senaté
Joan Orr
Grinnell
Cloyd Robinson
Ben Orr
Joan Yessler
Old McKinley High School
Kissinger Signals U S Flexibility on Mid East Plan
In Jerusalem Kissinger thanked Israel for endorsing step by step diplomacy while warning the U S may pursue other approaches if progress stalls. He noted readiness to explore other forums, with a 10 day stay to advance Israeli Egyptian talks, amid political opposition calls for new elections over territorial concessions.
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Geneva
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Rockefeller
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Senators seek probe into Saudi troop training contract
Senator Jackson and Senator Humphrey called for congressional hearings into the Defense Department contract with The Vinnell Corp to train Saudi Arabian troops. The plan, offering $1500-$1800 monthly pay plus bonuses, raises questions about U.S. military involvement in foreign training and potential use of American forces abroad.
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D-Wash
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D-Minn
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Mid-East
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U.S
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Deficit fears threaten US fiscal policy pullout
Treasury Secretary Simon warned Congress that a rising 1976 deficit could push interest rates higher again, despite a prior downturn. He noted record borrowing to cover deficits and inflation, urging rejection of a 90 day delay on oil import fees while urging action to avoid renewed rate pressure.
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Modest Standard of Living Costs Rise in 1974 Study
Washington based inflation study shows a $12,626 family paid $426 more in federal and local taxes in 1974, plus $379 for food, $393 for housing, and $145 for transportation to maintain a 1974 standard of living. Overall consumer prices rose about 12 percent.
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