Angry Americans demand more consumer protections
The piece notes a rising tide of consumer complaints across federal state and local agencies. It cites 27 000 complaints in the first 11 months of 1975 at the federal level and mentions a 1975 study showing 15 federal agencies handling six point four million dollars annually in complaint resolution. It references Kennedy 1963 and Nader 1966 as catalysts.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Consumer Affairs Unit
Office of Consumer Affairs
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Patrick McGuire
Hoard
Robert Sable
National Consumer Law Center
Boston
John F Kennedy
Ralph Nader
Navy rejects pregnancy discharge for Key West sailor
Kathleen A. Clark asked to be discharged after becoming pregnant. Her CO approved a new discharge request but Navy top brass denied. She cited infant care and husband away at school as factors while doctors supported leaving the service.
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Key West, Fla
Kathleen A. Clark
Navy
Clark
4 Wave
Key West Naval Air Station
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