Shoplifting Creamed By Modern Retail Tricks And Deterrents
The article notes the 2.5 billion yearly shoplifting cost and 3.8 percent store losses. It discusses demographics, motives, and weak deterrents, praising Wauwatosa campaigns while warning one-off measures fail. Experts urge a new merchandising concept to curb temptation and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
H. Lynn Augustine
Cal-Western Research Co
San Jose
California
Deferred enlistment and II A deferments guidance
The guidance explains that traffic violations do not justify a deferment. Acceptance for National Guard service depends on defense department rulings. II A deferments are limited to one year or less, renewable if status warrants, but boards may drop a registrant when the need for the occupation ends.
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Department of Defense
National Guard
Omnivorous defined for broad reading
Word of the day explains omnivorous meaning feeding on both plant and animal matter. It notes the term derives from Latin meaning all plus vorous. Example: the professor was an omnivorous reader, avidly consuming diverse texts.
Valentine Dilemma Wife or Mother Wins Out
Dear Abby weighs Valentine expectations between wives and mothers and cautions that romance takes priority. A reader vents about a dentist scolding a child for yellow teeth, and Abby tells the parent to address the dentist. Another letter criticizes a daughter-in-law who complains about her mother-in-law’s babysitting, urging perspective and gratitude.
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Abby
W.V
Questionable New Year Sitter Sparks Family Tensions
An adult lectures a reader about appreciating a mature partner while recounting a teenage sitter hosting a New Year’s party. The piece criticizes a mother-in-law’s efforts and condemns violence as unacceptable, urging recognition of abuse and personal safety.
Evening TV Listing Crawls With Dozens Of Classic Programs
A dense schedule shows an all day lineup of film noir and comedies with titles like Ocean's 11 The Caine Mutiny and Prescription Murder. Notable actors include Frank Sinatra Humphrey Bogart Peter Falk and Senta Berger across crime drama and light entertainment.
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Peter Falk
Gene Barry
Nina Foch
Katherine Justice
Ocean’s
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Sammy Davis
Peter Lawford
Humphrey Bogart
van Johnson
Fred MacMurray
Senta Berger
Light fixtures reveal Norwalk school needs funding support
A Norwalk parent and former Pleasant Street School teacher urges residents to back operating levies after an external evaluation shows extensive modernization needs. She cites temperature control, maintenance, more teachers and guidance staff, updated lab gear, and stronger safety measures as essential for quality education.
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Norwalk
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Price Organization
North Central
Pleasant Street
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National Geographic
Jeannie
Jerry Lewis
Charlie Browns
Red Skelton
N.Y.P.D
N.wss
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Joey Bishop
Casper
Captain Kangaroo
Mike Douglas
Franz
Mr. T
Paige Palmer
Virginia Graham
Pat Boone
Pfanuts
Dean Miller
Norwalk High School
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