Slogan softened for Ralphs prices case
California Attorney General Evelle Younger announced Federated Department Stores and the Ralphs supermarket chain agreed to a court judgment altering ads. The agreement bars claims that no rival prices are lower and prohibits froze prices statements or implying government price freezes. Younger noted many stores use discount language, risking diminished meaning of the term.
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FTC drops claim on antifreeze ad
The Federal Trade Commission dropped its complaint that the Zerex can stabbing television ad was deceptive. It charged DuPont promoted Zerex knowing it could damage auto cooling systems and noted a formula change for Zerox. Detroit’s General Motors reported a 10.2 million net profit for the year ending Sept. 2, its best since 1984, after a prior year loss.
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USDA says poultry plant cleanup progresses after GAO findings
The Agriculture Department reports progress fixing sanitary conditions at many of 68 inspected poultry plants. Sen. Abraham Ribicoff released the status lists showing improvements in Alabama to Texas plants, with emphasis on reform needs and potential agency changes to strengthen consumer protection.
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