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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1977

Page

6

Provisions vary Check appliance service contracts

A Home Economics extension adviser warns that extending service contracts for refrigerators TVs microwaves and laundry machines often costs more than repairs in the first years. She advises checking coverage parts and labor renewals limits and exclusions and suggests budgeting for repairs if contracts seem costly.

Cosmetics labels may sound prosaic but matter for consumers

The FDA regulates cosmetics labeling under the Cosmetic Act and sets rules for ingredients, safety testing, and warnings. Castor oil and beeswax appear in lipstick and cleansing creams, while color additives require FDA approval. eye cosmetics require preservatives to guard against contamination.

Louise Cook Associated Press Food and Drug Administration Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act FDA

Gift returns expected to rise in Southern Illinois stores

After Christmas returns are likely to surge in Southern Illinois as shoppers exchange clothing toys and gifts. Large department stores like J C Penney at the Carbon Dale University Mall plan a central return desk plus adjacent setups to handle high reverse transactions.

Bonnie Johnston Southern Illinois Tommy Dad Mom Illinois Gene Fischer J.C. Penney Carbondale University Mall Penneys Fischer Penney

Returns policies vary by store in Christmas gift season

Merchants explain that return eligibility hinges on store policy rather than item condition. Sales slips aid processing though not always required, with some stores offering exchanges or store credit but not cash. Clerks note most returns come after Christmas, and shoppers are advised to confirm policies before buying.

Fischer Thomas Kirby Marion Fisher Mike Rath Rodell’s Pinckneyville Judy Austin Kirby Sasek K-Mart

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