Your Money's Worth Rising Electric Bills Explained
Sylvia Porter explains why electricity costs rise despite conservation. The piece analyzes Frank G. Zarb's reasoning, utility cost structures, demand vs supply, and regulatory efforts. It notes declining US electricity use, excess generating capacity, and the push to reform pricing to ease consumer bills. It also highlights industry bias and the outlook of steadily higher power costs.
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Sylvia Porter
Federal Energy Administration
Frank G. Zarb
Zarb
Idte
New York City
Public Service Commission
Con Edison
You
FEA
Heritage Society tours antique home and plans outings
The Heritage Society toured a home of antiques including furniture oil lamps china and lass. Hostess was Mrs Everett. Mrs Samuel G Staats led the business meeting which welcomed two new members. A YWCA trip to Williamsburg Virginia is planned for August. A bus trip to Hudson Ohio is set for June 19 with a house tour and attendance at the annual antique show.
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Heritage Society
Everett. Fishburn
Prospect Ave
Samuel G
Staats
YWCA
Williamsburg
Hudson
Ohio
FTC actions target Meridian Waterproofing ads
FREDA SAMPSON reports on FTC and consumer protection actions against National Meridian Services and Meridian Waterproofing Corp in Mineola NY for deceptive basement waterproofing and termite control ads. The consent order would require clear disclosure that services divert water rather than waterproof, admit bentonite is not fully effective, and grant a seven day cooling off period with refund rights. Local residents can visit Consumer Action Now in First Federal Plaza for more materials and access to agency reports.
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Freda Sampson
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
CAN
Colwmn
National Meridian Services
Meridian Waterproofing Corp
Mineola
Meridian
Meridian Clan
T Hat
Federal Plaza
Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection
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Pam
Wilmington
GEM
Hollywood
Trochu 'W Phat
Master Charge & Bank Americard Kantz Sro
E.long Ave
China
Wilmington RD
Oper
New Wilmington
Alice Moore Fashions
Sony
Bulova
Washington
Meek
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