Court expands FTC reach over unfair marketing practices
The Supreme Court by 7 to 0 expands the Federal Trade Commission's power beyond antitrust protections, allowing action against a wider range of unfair or deceptive trade acts. Justice White says the FTC may target practices beyond strict antitrust laws, potentially boosting consumer protection despite no immediate reaction from FTC officials. The high court also limited state damages in a separate ruling, barring broad damages for citizens under federal antitrust law, a decision criticized by Justice Douglas as narrow in scope.
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Fire risk from synthetic garments warns of quick flames
Salt Lake City UPI reports fire researcher Irving Einhorn warns synthetic fabrics including polyester blends burn rapidly, with flames spreading in seconds. Experiments at the University of Utah show blends like permanent press fabrics can ignite and char fast, raising concerns beyond code compliance and highlighting incomplete combustion hazards.
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Laird links Army snooping to Democrats amid critique
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said the Army stopped snooping on civilians and that past surveillance was ordered by a Democratic administration. He told reporters in the Capitol that critics like Sen. Fred Harris should direct anger at his party, and noted the program began amid late 1960s city riots and expanded to political figures and activists.
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Navy chief says pay raises price of extra sailors
Secretary of the Navy John Chafee warns recent pay raises have made naval personnel from the lowest rank up so expensive that the Navy cannot afford a single extra man. He comments during a change of command ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia.
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