FTC shifts policy on deceptive practices orders refunds
The Federal Trade Commission now orders violators to return tainted gains rather than relying on promises to reform. The move targets pyramid marketing schemes and similar scams, requiring organizers and recruiters to repay purchasers. An example cited is Bestline Products Corp of San Jose charged $3,700 for second level distributors in 1970.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Mayo J. Thompson
Texas
Bestline Products Corp
San Jose
Calif
Tape from Hearst abductors raises FBI blame
The SLA and Patricia Hearst claim FBI suppression of tapes in a 17 day lull. Hearst says the FBI wants to murder her, while SLA accuses authorities of intercepting their communications. Also noted are a Decatur ransom stop at Kmart and the Hackensack probe into John Calzadilla’s kidnapping with five arrests.
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Associated Press
Patricia Hearst
FBI
Berkeley
Calif
Miss Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
SLA
Decatur, Ga
Kmart
Hackensack
N.J
John Calzadilla
Ervin Critiques Watergate Cause in Cleveland Talk
U S Senator Sam J Ervin chairing the Senate Watergate Committee spoke at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He blamed Nixon aides for Watergate placing success above principles and warned those implicated in Watergate underestimated our form of government and the Bill of Rights.
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Cleveland, Ohio
U.S
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Nixon
Ervin
Senate
Case Western Reserve University
No Progress Sunday in Lordstown Talks
Negotiations ended about 7 30 p m Sunday with UAW Local 1714 and General Motors silent as talks recessed. About 2 800 Local 1714 members walked out Wednesday at the Fisher Body plant prompting idling of 5 600 Vega plant workers and potential stoppage at the van truck plant if the strike widens. A Detroit union leader said workers would return tonight if talks fail, while Local 1714 president Larry Crotty disputed orders to return.
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Lordstown
Ohio
United Auto Workers
General Motors
UAW
Fisher Body
Vega
St. Therese
Que
Detroit
Larry Crotty
Ervin
U S beef exports rise to Japan may hit 175000 tons
The Agriculture Department says high quality U S beef exports to Japan could reach about 175000 metric tons this year, up from 126000 in 1973 and 57000 in 1972. About 40000 tons would come from U S suppliers, with 125000 from Australia and 10000 from New Zealand.
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Washington
U.S
Japan
Agriculture Department
Roger S. Lowen
The
Foreign Agricultural Service
Australia
New Zealand
Lowen
Revolutionary hernia control plan presentation
A local notice invites men to a March 15 session at the Country Club Motel Route 4 South to learn a truss free rupture treatment. W L Powell will demonstrate a new no belt no binding system claiming immediate comfort and prevention of rupture growth.
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W. L. Powell
Country Club
Route 4
E. St. Joseph St
Indianapolis
Cleveland Woman Killed in Detroit Car Attack
A Cleveland woman Bernice Sams, 30, was attacked in her car by a single assailant who shattered the driver’s side window, beat her as she tried to escape, and fired two shots to the head. The killer took her purse and fled in a Plymouth or Dodge. her husband was nearby in a restaurant. She died at the scene.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Ohio
Bernice Sams
Grand Jury Report heads to House impeachment inquiry decision
Sirica is poised to decide this week if a sealed grand jury report on Watergate should be forwarded to the House impeachment inquiry. Rep. McClory and Rep. Kastenmeier questioned White House cooperation on ABC. They warned six sought tape recordings could prompt subpoenas. Sen. Percy suggested Nixon resignation might be best for Republicans.
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Washington
House
Rep
Robert McClory
Illinois
White House
Robert Kastenmeier
D-Wis
ABC Television
Charles H. Percy
R-Il
CBS
Nixon
Hard-core SYNA-CLEAR Decon Gestant Ad Offer
An advertising notice promotes SYNA-CLEAR Decon Gestant tablets for instant nasal relief. Each hard-core tablet claims up to eight hours of relief from congestion pain and watery eyes with no prescription needed. Introductory offer includes buy one pack get one free. stores listed.
New Hair Growth Treatment Says Stop Hair Loss
Houston firm Loesch Laboratory Consultants offers a 32 day trial to stop hair loss and grow more hair for men and women. The notice claims many causes of shedding and warns against waiting until roots are dead, promising confidential mail responses with no obligation.
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Houston
Texas
Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc
Ady
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Father
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Iffy
Andy’s Carpet Care CO
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Income Tax Service
Beneficial Finance Co
Middletown
Central Ave
Clinton
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