Unit Pricing The Shopper Weapon Against Rising Food Costs
Sylvia Porter argues unit pricing can save money as a key tool in comparing true costs. She notes widespread adoption in chains and cities like New York, but consumer apathy and poor in-store display hinder use. A consumer affairs survey cites illegible labels, sparse coverage, and flaws in promotion and clarity, urging better signs and large type.
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U.S
New York City
Office of Consumer Affairs
Washington
Virginia Knauer
Nightlife Glory and Celebrity Stir at New York Saloon Scene
Earl Wilson reports a gala night in New York mixing high society and showbiz. Dukes and duchesses mingle with entertainers at Toots Shor’s Saloon while Winston Churchill events unfold at the Winston Churchill Foundation benefit. Elvis on Tour heads to multiple countries as Brando dates a 19 year old.
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Earl Wilson
New York
New York City
Dukes and Duchesses
Real Society
Crumbums
Toots Shor
Averell Harriman
Larry O’brien
James A. Farley
Jack Dempsey
Yogi Berra
Sonny Werblin
George Jessel
Rocky Graziano
William P. Rogers
Columbia I
Columbia II
2D Av
64Th
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Winston
Duke
Winston Churchill Foundation
Plaza
Mayor Lindsays
Danny Kayes
Dr. Dena
Sharman Douglas
Lewis Douglases
Hamp
Simon Ward
Lindsay
Churchill
the Midnight Earl
Irving Haber
Jackie
Elvis Presley
Elvis
China
Marlon Brando
Vanessa Redgrave
Las Vegas
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By Sylvia Porter
Field Enterprises, Inc
Igor Stravinsky
Weinlaemeey Nes
Jiffy Plaza
Austinville Rd
South
Decatur
N.Y
St. Regis Maisonette
Lorna Luft
Liza Minnelli
Judy Garland
Liza
William S. ‘Hart
Annie Carmichael
H'wood
Pat O'Brien
Roz Russell
Barbra Streisand
s _mgr
Marty Erlichman
Trini Lopez
Jackie Kannon
Trinity Baptist Church
Jacksonville
Florida
Clairmont Road
Atlanta
Georgia
Sears
Alabama
Sears, Roebuck and Co
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