The Phony Guarantee and Consumer Protection Standards
This opinion notes that many so called guarantees resemble limited promises that shift costs to buyers and barely promise quality. It highlights a Senate vote to set simple clear standards for guarantees and urges fairness over deceptive language.
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Senate
House
Federal Trade Commission
U.S
Halloween social notes in Mentone Pecos area
News from San Angelo and Mentone covers Halloween weekend travels. Mr and Mrs Jackie Wilk inson return from nine month trip. Joe Williams recovering after surgery at Baylor Hospital. Mentone School Halloween Carnival sponsored by 4 H drew a crowd. Bill Arms hosted a Bar B Q. Mildred Robinson welcomed a baby girl born October 29 1971 in Pecos to Jackie Haley and wife in Lovington New Mexico. Artex party hosted by Mrs Wesley Phillips in Phillips Community Building. Helen Boehne mann taught Artex painting. attendees listed. Next party planned December 3 in Phillips Building with hostess Mrs Billy Wilkinson.
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Mildred Robinson
Pecos
Jackie Haley
Lovington
New Mexico
Wesley Phillips
Phillips
Helen Boehnemann
W. O. Wiley
Lavern McC
Quebec calm amid risk of renewed FLQ tension
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau says Quebec is calmer after the 1970 FLQ crisis though communist forces still issue communiques. Rene Levesque warns the situation is explosive amid economic woes as the Parti Quebecois loses youth support and rival views gain traction.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Pierre Trudeau
Canada
Front de Liberation du Quebec
James Cross
Pierre Laporte
FLQ
Laporte
Cross
Cuba
Montreal
Rene Levesque
Parti Quebecois
Levesque
Nearbroke foundation receives 5000 grant and future gifts
The Texas Conservation Foundation accepts a $5000 gift from Atlantic Richfield and a pledge of $2000 annually for five years to buy and preserve public land. Funds were scarce at the time, with only $7.14 in the bank. The foundation considers using 70000 acres of national grassland for recreation near Dallas and Fort Worth, while opponents fear a trail could attract hippies.
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Atantic Richfield
Biggs
Moody Foundation
Moody
South Pacific
Boerne
Comfort
The
Conservation Foundation
Ralph Churchill
Wise
Fannin Counties
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Barstow Notes Highlight Local Events And Personal Visits
Barstow residents attend TSTA meeting with teachers Mildred Jenson Clifford Jung Martha Carr Joyce Morton and Bennie Longbine. News covers family visits ongoing church events well drilling prep and local travels including Mary Ann Diehl finishing basic training at Fort McClellan and family member updates.
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Barstow
TSTA
Mildred Jenson
Clifford Jung
Martha Carr
Joyce Morton
Bennie Longbine
Jenson
Gene Wolf
Troy Lynn
Penny and
Scott
Longbine
Juarez
Balmorhea Bears Host Fort Stockton Final Home Game Bonfire
A Thursday bonfire will ignite activities for Balmorhea Bears before their final home game against Fort Stockton Friday. Students, band, cheerleaders, and the football sweetheart and beau nominees will participate in pep rallies and a halftime program.
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Balmorhea Bears
Fort Stockton
Beau
Sam Rogers
Don Kerley
Jesus Matta
Gary Gilbert
Debbie Turnbaugh
Rosario Sanchez
Kay Norton
Sylvia Clark
Suzie Herring
Sweetheart
Toyah Chapter 579 Honors District Chief With Visit
The Toyah Chapter 579 of Eastern Star will honor District 2, Section 9 Deputy Matron Mrs. Jean Faulken berry of Ft. Stockton during her annual visit Thursday at 7 30. Worthy Matron is Mrs. Patty Towler and Wayne McBee is Worthy Patron. Mrs. Chris Gilbert reports on the Grand Chapter of Texas meeting in San Antonio. Local Grand Chapter appointees are Mrs. Kenneth Slom er, home endowment. Allen Gilbert, masonry ambassador. and Mrs. Chris Gilbert, music. A salad supper follows.
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Toyah
Eastern Star
Jean Faulkenberry
Ft. Stockton
Patty Towler
Wayne McBee
Chris Gilbert
Grand Chapter of
Texas
San Antonio
Kenneth Sloemer
Home Endowment
Allen Gilbert
Masonic Ambassador
Homemakers Club to Sponsor Community Bazaar
The Young Homemakers Club hosts a bazaar at the Community Center on Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. The event features handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, crafts, and baked goods from Community Club members and Young Homemakers. Items for sale and on display target early Christmas shopping.
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Young Homemakers Club
Neighborhood as Lead Actor in Community Scene
A neighborhood takes center stage in local life shaping programs, events, and daily routines. Community groups rally residents, schools, and businesses to address concerns, boost safety, and celebrate place-based identity through coordinated efforts.
Balmorhea FFA selects sweetheart for 1971-72 year
Balmorhea FFA selects Marty Lethco a Balmorhea High School junior as sweetheart for the 1971-72 year. She represented the Balmorhea FFA in Marfa at the district sweetheart contest.
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FFA
Marty Lethco
Balmorhea Ffa
Marty
Balmorhea High School
Marfa
Moon exploration may be terminated for this generation
Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt says lunar exploration is permanently ending for this generation and perhaps future ones, urging study of Moon data for future use including possible lunar bases and water or hydrogen extraction. Thomas D. Barrow cautions energy shortages and calls for continued exploration to secure future energy.
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Harrison H. Schmitt
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Schmitt
Thomas D. Barrow
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Barrow
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