The Two Dollar Bill Mystery Sparks Shopper Coupons
A long look at the $2 bill asks why it remains scarce as Treasury plans to print many more. Banks report reluctance from merchants and the public, while discount coupons proliferate in ads promising small savings and shaping buying habits nationwide.
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Cents off coupons reshape shopper value and brands
The piece notes shoppers are coupon savvy and brands rely on cents off to attract trial and retention. Dan Pratt of Newspaper Co-Op Couponing cites growth in cents-off value from about 10 to 15 cents, with 65 percent of homes using coupons in 1975 and higher today. It outlines four aims of coupons: trial, beating rivals, continued use, and attracting supermarket display. Consumers are urged to check weekly specials, keep coupons handy, and recognize that coupon users tend to spend more per transaction.
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Helmet Law Rally Draws Thousands and Capitol Scenes
A chaotic rally outside the capitol drew between 7 000 and 20 000 motorcyclists protesting helmet mandates. Reported incidents included ransacked walls, beer drinking, marijuana, a fall through a skylight, naked demonstrators, and hundreds cited for riding without helmets. Political figures and local officials appeared, with discussion of related bills and tax and public utility reforms following.
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Break for tax cheats by Jack Anderson
Washington report details Internal Revenue Commissioner Donald Alexander removing a foreign bank account question from tax forms despite enforcement concerns. The move tied to a 1975 action and linked to his former Cincinnati firm, with lawmakers proposing reinstatement amid ongoing probes. Also covers Thai investigation into a $2 million overcharge by McDonnell Douglas to Thai International and related diplomacy.
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Nixon Inside Out And The Mao Turnaround
A reflective essay critiques how Nixon’s legacy shifts in memory and media. It notes Nixon’s praise of Mao and the evolving view of U S-Chinese ties while contrasting past denunciations with modern reassessments. The piece considers media bias and calls for forgiveness for leaders showing courage and pragmatic leadership.
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