Hearing aid sales under FTC spotlight deceptive practices
A Federal Trade Commission report says many hearing aid dealers misinterpret tests and push costly devices that provide little benefit. It cites 141% million Americans with hearing problems and notes 600000 aids sold to dealers in 1975. FTC-backed rules would grant a 30 day trial and require prior written consent for in-home visits, with exceptions for doctor recommended purchases or replacements.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Shepherd
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Food prices rise. coffee decline slows in Kansas
MANHATTAN Kansas AP food prices were generally higher and the decline in coffee prices slowed according to the Kansas Farm Bureau Shopper's Guide. Eleven of 15 meat items rose from three to seven cents a pound. Round steak a special at many stores this week was a
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Kansas Farm Bureau
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National Brand
Saintliness Goes High Tech and High Price
A Wichita AP report notes sainthood is now marketed by the Universal Life Church of Modesto with a five dollar fee and a nomination letter. The piece adds a humorous look at clerical titles and a local bishop cat nominee, plus a contrast with rising consumer prices across meats, dairy, produce, and staples as the market shifts.
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Wichita
Associated Press
Wichita, Kan
Universal Life Church of
Modesto
Calif
Kirby J. ‘Hensley
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Ghurch
Universal Life Church
Alfred C
Cat) Heathon
Alfred
Humane Society
In-depth Look At Kansas Highway Maintenance Costs
State Transportation Secretary C D Turner urged a program audit of highway maintenance costs in Kansas during a legislative hearing. He cited higher per mile spending due to better road conditions and a dry winter policy, noting Kansas spends more but at a slower rate rise than the national average.
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Iap
C. D. Turner
Kansas
Turner
Ways and
Legislative Research Department
DOT
Nebraska
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri
John D. McNeal
Ment
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