Toy safety warnings amid holiday toy boom
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns cuddly toys may injure children as holiday toy sales rise. With Americans set to spend about 5 billion on toys and 20 million on lights, 150000 kids may be seriously hurt by toy hazards this year.
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Five Winston officers suspended over alleged animal shootings
Five Winston officers including Patrolmen C M Culler D N Royal T W Spainhour S D Vernon and Police Chief Thomas Surratt face 10 day suspensions with possible firing after an early November probe found dogs and cats shot while on duty. Maj J F Masten supervises the inquiry as supervisors Sgts R D Billings L G Petree and T S Penington join the investigation. Appeals must be filed within five days.
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Public education on toy safety standards and warnings
The commission focuses on public education through promotional efforts. Electrical toys must bear a warning and a minimum age. Heating elements are restricted for under eight. woodburning kits not below twelve. All warnings on packaging must appear in the instructions.
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