FTC files first price fixing case against big stores
The Federal Trade Commission sues a widespread price fixing practice at shopping centers led by Tysons Corner in Virginia. Major chains May Department Stores, Hecht Co, City Stores, and Woodward and Lothrop allegedly lease space to stifle discount rivals and keep prices high. The case signals broader FTC scrutiny of centers nationwide.
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Bc Hoe
Columbus
Nebrabke _Wesventy
Washington
UPI
Federal ‘Trade
Commission
FTC
FIC
Tysons Corner
Virginia
Washington, DC
Watch for damaging second brood corn borers this summer
Lincoln Nebraska extension entomologist Robert B. Roselle warns farmers to expect a potentially heavy second brood of corn borers in late July through August. He notes that 150 degree days by July 13 and 1,500 degree days overall have preceded heavy infestations, with weather during the peak moth flight influencing egg laying and larval establishment.
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Lincoln
Hisano
Uni Nebraska-Lincoln
Robert B. Troselle
Roselle
Hoyelle
Mentoriologist
Corm Roselle
Raselle
Philippines ends ban on executions
Manila reports President Ferdinand Marcos lifted a two year moratorium on capital punishment, allowing 56 convicts to face possible execution. Justice Secretary Vicente Abad Santos said reprieve reduced unrest in penitentiaries as inmates know they cannot receive higher penalties despite future killings.
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Manila
UPL
Ferdinand
Marcos
Philippines
Vicente Abad Santos
History of the trumpet traces to 2000 B C
The trumpet’s origins lie in ancient times with natural horn-like instruments made from shell or bone dating back to 2000 B C.
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May Department Stores Co
Los Angeles
Hecht Co
City Stores Co
New York
Lansburgh’s
FPLC
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Mutual
Omaha
Nee Atlin
United of Omaha
William AC
Wiedel
20Th Street
Gil Crean
Adjant
Ney Spark
14Th Street
Gibson
Philco
Gibson’s Discount Center
Nike Adie
Ahease House Pat
Wile
Sail Srt
Exire
13Th Street
Thurs
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