FTC Charges Health Warnings Inadequate in Ads
The FTC accuses the Big Six cigarette firms of failing to display readable health warnings in ads and billboards. The amended suit seeks penalties up to 10,000 dollars per day per offense and may create an industry fund for corrective advertisements. Names include P Lorillard, Phillip Morris, Brown and Williamson, R J Reynolds, American Brands, Liggett & Myers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
US District Court
New York City
P. Lorillard
Lowe's Theatres, Inc
Phillip Morris, Inc
American Brands, Inc
Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Inc
Liggett & Myers, Inc
RJ. Reynolds
Morganton Rock Concert Cancelled by Promoter
J W McCombs Jr promoter withdraws state permit application and cancels a planned Aug 28 rock concert on a 300 acre Morganton area farm. County officials refused ambulance service funding, delaying final decision while promoters consider next year plans. McCombs blamed time limits and exaggerated attendance fears that drew strong local opposition.
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Morganton
N.C
Here
J.W. McCombs Jr
Burke County Commission
State Division of Health Services
Sentence postponed for retirement eligibility in manslaughter case
Winston-Salem AP A 54 year old man Willie G Young who was sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter in the last summer shooting death of Lynette Tanya Johnson 22 had his jail term delayed until 1977 by Superior Court Judge William T Graham to allow eligibility for early retirement benefits from R J Reynolds Tobacco Co. The delay follows an attorney's note that a civil suit looms and retirement funds could aid a settlement.
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Winston-Salem
Superior Court
William T. Graham
Willie G. Young
Winston- Salem
Young
Lynette Tanya Johnson
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
AFL-CIO Position Protested Over Blue Ridge Project
Residents picketed AFL-CIO headquarters in North Carolina and Virginia urging a rethink of support for the Blue Ridge New River dams. The twin dams would flood homes farms and businesses in Ashe and Alleghany counties NC and Grayson County VA. The AFL-CIO backs the project’s sponsor Appalachian Power Co while bills to preserve the New River face a House vote Aug. 7 in the Rules Committee.
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Washington
North Carolina
Virginia
Afl-Cio
Labor Organization
Blue Ridge
Ashe and
Alleghany Counties
Grayson County
Blue Ridge Project
Appalachian Power Co
House
Stephen Neal
R-N.c
Thurmond Opposes Schweiker for VP Ticket
South Carolina Governor James B. Edwards and Senator Strom Thurmond back Reagan but Thurmond says he will vote against Richard Schweiker as vice president. Edwards invite Reagan delegates to dine at the governor’s mansion as Thurmond notes Edwards would likely oppose Schweiker. Floyd Spence remains uncommitted, leaning away from Schweiker and toward Reagan if the nominee had chosen another running mate.
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Columbia
Tap
James B. Edwards
U.S
Strom Thurmond
R-5.c
Ronald Reagan
Thurmond
Richard
Schweiker
Edwards
Thurroond
South Carolina
Reagan
California
Scweiker
South
Reagan- Schweiker
GOP
Ford
Texas
John Connally
Georgia
Floyd Spence
Rs.c
Spence
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Sheriff's Department
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Don Knotts
David Niven
Dick van Dyke
Robin Crusoe
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Royal Cine’ N
Loyre Shopping Ganter-Westchester
Dungeon OF Love
DEES
Cwanee
Oupon
Point Maul
Eastchester
Kirkwood
Labor Federation
George Meany
Alandwich
Fairfield & Surrett
Walt Treasure of Ten Matecumbe
Walt Oes
LSU
Elks Lodge
N. Elm Street
Ron Howard
WRQK
Tar Heel Drive-In
Beate Ke
Columbia Pratt Bien
Bob Peete
Toacesty
Amara
Sey
Qeurgl
Masane Mison
Walt Disney ProducTions
Edward Asner, Don Knotts
Gary Grimes
Tim Conway As
Crankcase
Paul Newman
Jasan Tosts
Aro
Burt Lancaster
E. Green Drive
North Main
HOT Dogs
Archdale Soda Shop
St. Ph
Sun
Flounder
Thomasville
Lexington
Pilot Seafood
PILOT
Shelia
Ralph Thomas
Fisherman's Reef
Texineron Road
Pilot School
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