A&P Fights Suit to Break Up Retail Giant
Washington anti trust lawyers sue to dismantle A&P with orders to close most stores and manufacturing facilities. The company asserts lower prices benefit Americans, warns breakup would raise costs, ruin the American distribution system, and hurt farmers, workers, landlords, and suppliers.
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What Shall We Do About A P The Threat To Low Prices
The owners of A and P defend their low price policy against anti trust efforts. They argue breaking up the chain would raise prices, harm consumers, farmers, and workers, and note past public opposition to taxes aimed at chain stores. They insist on defending the company and its distribution system.
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