Older Shoppers Dissatisfied With Grocery Stores Says Study
An Associated Press report notes a Miklos Research Associates study for the Food Marketing Institute finds shoppers aged 60 to 80 often unhappy with supermarket practices. Complaints include long checkout lines confusing shelf tags and high prices while many resist aging labels or special hours. The USDA links about 10 percent of food stamp participants to those aged 60 or older.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Miklos Research Associates Inc
New York
Food Marketing Institute
United States
Chicago
San Diego
Edison
N.J
Tampa
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Dear Abby readers offer family room party advice
A reader seeks permission to hold a spring party in the family room while her father prefers the space for his evening relaxation. Abby suggests involving the mother if present and planning details to ease his concerns. The column also covers a long-ago visit by a classmate and tips on accommodating friends discreetly.
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Abby
Old dogs become family as humans and pets share bonds
A lighthearted column notes dogs rival family members for affection in surveys where nearly half say they relate more to dogs than people. The piece jokes about a Wisconsin man who advertised wife or dog, sparking calls and a humorous comparison of dog devotion to marriage.
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Abby
Robert Frost
Marjorie Lawrence
Texas Music Educators Association
Wisconsin
Tips for choosing a rental apartment in Chicago Sun Times
Practical guidance for renters includes budgeting rent within 25 to 30 percent of income, confirming security deposit terms in writing, clarifying utilities and parking, ensuring appliances and laundry access, and changing door locks on move in. It also cautions against lease clauses that limit landlord liability, waive notices, or restrict subletting, urging careful reading of the lease.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Harvey Ardman
Perri Ardman
Collier
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