Consumer Protection Debate Blasts Credit Access
Harrisburg debates a bill to curb credit sales by shyster merchants, with proponents arguing it guards consumers and critics saying it would harm the poor and elderly seeking loans. Joel Weisberg of the Bureau of Consumer Protection cites federal studies showing credit benefits go to those who need it least. Local enforcement and federal oversight are discussed as remedies.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Joel Weisberg
State Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission
Patie
Unemployment May Go Above Seven Percent
Washington AP reports that unemployment may exceed 7 percent by year end despite recent economy gains. Ford administration economists in a midyear review warn of uncertainties and potential slower progress, while the official Greenspan council forecast sticks to 7 to 7.5 percent.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Alan Greenspan
Pesident’s Council of Economic Advisers
Adpaulcon
Itration
Report Questioned Alcoholics Can Drink Normally
Specialists reject a Rand Corp report suggesting some alcoholics can return to normal drinking with relapse rates not higher than abstainers. The 18 month study of over a thousand treated alcoholics sparked opposition from researchers and medical leaders who warn against encouraging moderation after treatment.
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Santa, Monica
Rand Corp
Santa Monica
Allkiis
United States
David J. Armor
Mary Pendry
California State Alcoholism Advisory Board
Marvin A. Block
American Medical Association
Rand
Philly School Breaks Heat With Short Short Skin Look
In Philadelphia, Longfellow School students, faculty, and even Principal Jehison wore cutoffs, shorts, T shirts, and gym shoes on the first day of school as heat neared 100 degrees. The scene captured a casual start to the term with light clothing and a focus on comfort.
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Philadelphia
Longfellow School
Chain letters illegal warns local consumer office
Atty Gary Naab of the local Consumer Protection office says chain letters violate unfair trade practice laws and resemble pyramid schemes. Two forms circulate, including a $1 letter with 98 000 potential reach and a $6 sale, with buyers moving names on the list. The Letters are noted at McDonnelligh School and Fairview School District areas as widespread in western New York.
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Tyou
Atty
Gary Naab
Comumer Protection Office
Nash
Honda
Hee Ia
McDonelligh School
General Electric
Erle An
Corry
New York State
Fairview
Death of Two Buffalo Students Shocks City
Police issued a murder warrant for Larry Campbell a 93 year old ex convict enrolled at University of Buffalo after two students Rhona Eiseman 20 and Thomas Tunney 20 were strangled and Michael Shostick 22 stabbed in their apartment. A third victim Miss Beynart 21 from Hudson aided the survivors as officers recount the midnight assault and escape attempts.
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Larry Campbell
Rhona Eiseman
New York City
Thomas E. Tunney UI
Adirondack
Indian Lake
Michael Shostick
Buffalo
Shostick
Campbell
Terean Beynart
Hudson
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Kelly Afb
Tex
Charleen Goodman
Goodman
Air Force
Claht
Merne Roche
Lawrence Miller
Kenney
Arton
Delia Barnard
Pancake Anford
Frobert % Breaktoscha Onan Elege Colageave
Pat Ferson
GECAC
Louise Bint
Philly
Jehison
AGWAY
Valley Forge
Wagoncats
Columbus, Pa
Corry Agway Co-Op
Pennsylvania Ave
Bevinge & Laer
Aasesiacvon
F.5
L.I.C
Buffalo, N.Y
Polles
State University of Bufffalo
Tunney
Misa Beynart
W. Smith
Jamesways
Jamesway
Clymer Farm Supplies, Inc
Maple Avenue
Clymer
New York
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