Shoplifters Mount Losses Across Big U.S. Stores
Franks Macomber reports shoplifters cut profit margins at major U.S. retailers. A well dressed young woman pockets pendants while a man watches, and neither store detectives nor police intervene. Stores face 3 to 5 percent shortages with understaffing and untrained workers blamed. Security guards and reduced access to merchandise are cited as defenses, with jewelry and costume items targeted.
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Conley News
New York
Washington
Board of Tri
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Skell Paso
Tex
Buffalo
Jong
Toker
Border
Bargain-hunting Pennypackers snare freebies and fashion fads
A satirical slice shows Herman and Doris Pennypacker chasing free offers from car to clothing and home goods. They boast a pink yellow car, a green purple jacket, a jumpsuit, and a free vanity kit, while lamenting parts for gadgets and long drives to get more freebies.
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Tom Horton Petoy Mee Largiew
Pennypacker
Herman
Doris Pennypacker
Daris
Heeman
Polar and Pottery
Doris
Raquel Welch
Gwag
Sally Shin
Satan
Jet
Hernia
Hernton
Oris
Doris Sarentied
Hal Pew
Herman Promater
Doris Anit
Sacramento Redevelopment Dream Reawakens Riverfront
A profile of Sacramento notes its flat landscape, evolving riverfront, and a mid valley identity. Redevelopment plans aim to revive Old Sacramento with the Delta King, historic sheds, and a state museum while preserving landmarks like the Supreme Court rooms and Pony Express station, hoping to attract visitors beyond sobering up.
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Sacramento
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Svorkshop
State College
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Southern Pacific
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Supreme Court
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Het
Pony Express
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