Consumer game is tough and cunning says KFWB reporter
Carol Sobel consumer affairs reporter tells Fleet Officers Wives at their luncheon that buyers face complex rules and rising appliances. She cites Betty Furness on the game, warns to seek facts, notes more products exist, and highlights truths in lending laws, unit pricing, cooling off rights, and California consumer protections. Ralph Nader credited for popularizing consumerism and urging informed play.
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Carol Sobel
Radio
KFWB
Betty Furness
Caral
Caro
State Department of Consumer Affairs
California Departament of
Consumer Affairs
Small Claims Court
Ralph Nader
KP WB Consumer Affairs Reporter Checks Egg Packaging
KP WB Consumer Affairs Reporter Carol Sobel tests egg cartons for size and breakage, evaluating packaging quality before making recommendations. The feature highlights consumer protection angles and reliability of store brands.
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KP/WB
Carol Sobel
Military Wives of the Year and Navy Ladies honored
Congratulations to Mary Underhill named Military Wife of the Year for Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 111. Her husband is Chief James Underhill of USS Hepliwn. she volunteers in Los Alamitos and cares for five children. Also Juanita Passero named first vice commander of the California State Navy Mothers Club. University and local society figures attend Fleet Officers Wives luncheon as Unit 44 honors Regional President Ollie Macden at Golden Sails. Navy Wives Club scholarship offers $100 grants. apply via P O Box 93M Long Beach 90810.
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Mra
Mary Underhill
Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 111
Mary
James Underhill
USS
Hepliwn
Los Alamitos
Juanita Passero
California State Navy
Clil
Juanita
NMC Home Port 23
Unit 44
Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association
Ollie Macden
Limeheon
Golden Sails
Veterans Memorial Building
Agnes Callahan
Adaline McDonough
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Navy Wives Club of America
Navy Wives Club of America No
P.O
Long Beach
Nautical Fashion Goes A Fleeting on Land and Sea
A fashion spread highlights a red and white gingham hostess dress in polyester and cotton knit paired with cuffed knit trousers and naval inspired tops. All pieces sourced from Herald House and May Co in Lakewood.
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PMI
Herald House
May Co
Lakewood
At Wit s End Twenty Two Years Of Memories Go To College
A couple reflects on a daughter's return to college after three weeks of rest at a hotel and the loss of nearly all their household goods in a fire or disaster. They recount eight rooms of furniture and 43 appliances now gone, noting the daughter compacted possessions into two suitcases and a gym bag. The dialogue reveals shock and memory as they contemplate rebuilding.
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Mmes
Lillian Campbell
Nancy Dickman
Rae Sellers
Kiva Kersting
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Wit's End
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