Man Wins Suit Over Smoke On Flight Refunding Ticket
Dr. Mark Ravreby sued United Airlines after a no smoking section failed to shield him from smoke. Magistrate McEniry ruled the section too small and ordered a $410 refund for a Lake Tahoe round trip. Ravreby, a former smoker with bronchial sensitivity, says the ruling could set a precedent for non smokers.
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Mark Rarreby
Matthew McEniry
United Airlines
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Lake Tahoe
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Rarreby
McEniry
United
Streamline Christmas shopping with smart planning
Iowa City UPI reports John Crow of the University of Iowa suggests simplifying holiday prep by giving a family gift, buying by mail from reputable firms, using catalogs, and checking reliability with the Better Business Bureau or state consumer offices. He notes mail order and phone shopping can save time and energy but warns to verify unfamiliar firms before paying.
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UPI
John Crow
University of Iowa College of Business Administration
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Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Protection Division
State Attorney General's Office
U of I
Massive warehouse blaze erases Joplin storage
A fire at a Joplin area warehouse destroyed the building and damaged oil storage tanks, causing about 250000 dollars in damage with no injuries. Authorities said the blaze began during fueling at Henson Oil Co and spread through the warehouse. several smaller drums exploded as flames climbed around the grounds.
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Rex Marshall
Henson Oil Co
U.S. 71
Bob Henson
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