Soap industry probe opens broad FTC review
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday a wide-ranging investigation into the soap and detergent industry. It will study structure and performance of firms making and selling soap and detergents, focusing on pricing advertising and promotional strategies and barriers to new entrants. Procter & Gamble said it was surprised and disappointed by the inquiry.
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Natural gas shortage for a year seen
The Federal Power Commission reported that natural gas firms expect shortages for interruptible customers over the next 12 months. For 1974-75, interruptibles used 535 billion cubic feet but were cut by 195.87 by 36.61 percent. Anticipated next year: 503.3 need, 283.3 cut or 56.2 percent, mainly during winter.
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Panel delays action on bid to ban Pam spray
The Consumer Product Safety Commission postponed ruling on banning Pam spray, splitting 2 to 2 on jurisdiction. A special meeting planned for Tuesday will consider related aerosol petitions and other health and environmental concerns. The Pam Club cites 125 deaths from sniffing the product, while some commissioners argue it may fall under FDA jurisdiction as a feed. Burglars stole sports equipment worth 275 dollars from George Topic of 3105 Claremore Ave.
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Safeguards Seen Hiking Price of Drinking Water
EPA official says safe drinking water costs must rise to fund new safeguards against cancer causing substances and man made poisons in public water supplies. John R. Quarles asserts current treatments date from the 1920s and 1990s and that new risks require prompt action with higher costs. He cautions the public to accept higher prices as steps are taken to expand federal role under the Safe Drinking Water Act and to guide states on specific solutions. Dog fight bill advances, felony penalties offered.
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