Federal probes target fashion prices and retreads in 1976
Federal Trade Commission staff in New York probe garment industry pricing and distributor exclusive practices, aiming to curb a billion-dollar annual excess. Separately, retreaded tire safety risks rise with unsound casings, while Maryland cuts hospital inflation via open records and public hearings, prompting nationwide interest.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
New York
Garment District
Commission
Magazines and Turnips in Grocery Outlets
In New York AP report explores rising sales of magazines and paperback books in grocery stores, projected to reach 500 million as publishers and retailers benefit. Managers note racks becoming full reading departments. trends cited alongside debates on paper matches and safety standards and the cost impact on consumers.
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New York
America
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Council On
Wheat crop prospects and LENNOX advertisement blend
Farmers anticipate the 1976 wheat harvest amid hot dry days with possible disappointments and surprises. A LENNOX weather machine is promoted for its ease and efficiency, alongside a sales pitch from Garden City Sheet Metal for heating and air conditioning services.
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Garden City Sheet Metal
Garden City
Attendance at Kansas U Journalism Workshop Enriches Area Students
Several area students attended the University of Kansas for a summer journalism workshop. The Midwestern Journalism Camp, sponsored by the Midwestern Music and Art Camp and the William Allen White School, offered tracks in reporting editing coverage feature writing editorials layout and makeup interviewing headline writing legal issues and high school press. Photography division taught taking developing and printing photos. participants included Garden City Ben Bigler Becky Gardiner Chris Guadian James Ricketts Melinda Steward Denise Stockham Terry Templeton and Ingalls Sharon Doll.
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University of Kansas
Midwestern Music and Art Camp
William Allen White
Garden City
Ben Bigler
Becky Gardiner
Chris Guadian
James Ricketts
Melinda Steward
Denise Stockham
Terry Templeton
Ingalls
Sharon Doll
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Federal Trust-Busters
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Telegram
Washington Bureau
Washington—Federal
Fashion Avenue
Supreme Court
Business Week
X Ken
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safety Administration
Cambridge
Medicare
Blue Cross
Maryland
Social Security Administration
Wage Garden City Telegram
Business Mirror
Conference Board
South Main
Jim Sloan
Lennox
Dave Lennox
Sead
Kansas U
St. Mary of the Plains College
Garden City Community Junior College
Emeday Seiad
Elemenatry School
Register Office
The
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