FTC charges deception in leading headache medicine ads
Federal Trade Commission names Anacin Bufferin Excedrin and other aspirin based products among ten marketed by American Home Bristol-Myers and Sterling Drug as deceptive. FTC cites 36 cents of every 1 million dollars in analgesic advertising and urges ads focus on lack of proven superiority over aspirin. Pitofsky notes consumer costs rise due to claimed differences and warns cases may stretch for years.
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William B. Mead
Washington
UPI
Federal Trade Commissions
FTC
Bayer
Robert Pitofsky
Fici Bureau of Consumer Protection
Pitofsky
Bristol-Myers
Sterling Drug
Bristol- Myers
FIC
Supreme Court
Comedian Pat Paulsen Quits Presidential Bid
Pat Paulsen withdraws from the Republican race citing FCC fair use rules. He informed Rhode Island secretary of state August P LaFrance he cannot run in the May 23 primary due to equal time restrictions, plans appeals to the 9th Circuit and possibly the Supreme Court.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
UPI
Pat Paulsen
Rhode Island
August P. LaFrance
Federal Communications Commission
Paulsen
FCC
9Th Circuit Court of Appeal
U.S. Supreme Court
Bback
Cavett Quip Book Promoted By ABC TV Critics Gag Reel
TV critic Rick Du Brow notes ABC TV promotes The Dick Cavett Quip Book as a publicity gimmick. The piece highlights Cavett’s sharp wit with remarks about Julius Caesar Namath Mailer and Proxmire while mentioning NBC Yellowstone Tomorrow special and George C Scott hosting.
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Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
ABC. TV
Dick Cavett
Julius Caesar
New York
Central Park
Caesar
Abc-Tv
Cavett
Flushing
N.Y.2
Congress
Johnny Carson
Joe Namath
Mailer
William Proxmire
House of Representatives
Foreign Affairs Committee
Nbc-Tv
Yellowstone
National Park System
Park
5Th Dimension
Jonathan Winters
George C. Scott
McGovern Surges in Pennsylvania Three-Way Democratic race
In Pennsylvania McGovern shifts the race toward a three way contest with Muskie and Humphrey. Labor straw polls back McGovern's late surge while Humphrey and Muskie focus on Philadelphia area campaigning. McGovern vows to push Vietnam ceasefire and discusses delegates amid rallies in Pittsburgh and York Community College.
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Steve Gerstel
Philadelphia
UPI
George S
McGovern
Pennsylvania
Edmund S. Muskie
Hubert H. Humphrey
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Washington, D.C
Humphrey
Muskie
Pittsburgh
Moonwalk Coverage Divides TV Networks During Apollo 16 Replay
Networks trim seven hour moonwalk to fit prime time with segments on Daley, NBA playoffs, and Moon surface activity. NBC carries 7 to 8 pm EST with Shepard commentary while CBS ABC split time with news, specials, and late night coverage ending at 2 12 am.
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Space Center
Houston
UPI
John W. Young
Charles M. Duke Jr
NBC
Flip Wilson
CBS
ABC
Richard Daley
Chicago
Alan Shepard
James B. Irwin
David Scott
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Cohen
Ted
Planter’s
Greg Clip
Usren
Gillette
Bayer Sidi
Cap Cohen
Fon
Fopongadre
PEG
Cohen Drug
West Virginia
ALL Purpose
Rayette
AQUA
Rolaids
Sara
Cristan
IA Aanraaraalas
Beauty
Heaven
BY Helena Rubinstein
Playtex
Neville Street
Beckley
Beckley Plaza
Skelton
Sete
Ier
Joe Herrera, SR
Democrat
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