Mail fraud schemes Still abound say postal official
Postal Inspection Service in St Louis lists 68 scam types and urges reports from victims. Common schemes include business opportunity fraud, solicitations disguised as invoices, charity frauds, mail order opportunities, chain referral schemes, work at home scams, and chain letters. Victims often stay silent. keep materials and report to the local postmaster.
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Bonnie Gamble Marx
Southern
Southern Illinois
Inspection Service
McCoskey
Postal Service
Postal Inspection Service
Recycled Packaging Boosts Sales in U S Markets
New York AP reports supermarkets are highlighting products in recycled paperboard with "This product packaged in recycled paperboard" stickers as part of an Environmental Shopping program. The initiative, led by the American Paper Institute and supported by groups like the League of Women Voters and the General Federation of Women's Clubs, aims to boost demand for recycled materials and improve waste reduction. Early results show higher sales for recycled-packaged items when clearly labeled, with supermarkets noting outselling of competing non recycled options.
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New York
Cynthia Burke Stein
Consumer Action Now
Paperboard Division
American Paper Institute
Keep America Beautiful
Stamford
Conn
League of Women Voters
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Council of State Garden Clubs
Mary Elizabeth Quint
Darlene Heide
Stamford Club
Stamford Group
Robert Godzeno
Ms. Stein
CAN
Marijuana dangers and teen pot use in high school
Dear Ann Landers answers questions about teen marijuana use, potency rising to 5 percent THC, health risks including effects on learning, motor coordination, sperm count, and possible sterility. The column reinforces that mind altering drugs can be dangerous and advises caution for parents.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Congress
William Pollin
The
Drug Institute
Whole-wheat products cost more due to smaller sales
Consumers Union explains why whole-wheat flour and bread cost more than white variants. They note processing simplicity but higher plant setup for white products and smaller production runs raise costs. Also contrasts water packed vs oil packed tuna and weather radio usefulness.
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Consumers Union
DEAR
Consumer Reports
Dear Consumer Reports
One Coat Paints Lose Hiding Power in Tests
Consumer Reports notes that modern latex wall paints rarely cover in one coat due to rising pigment costs and price pressures. Even expensive paints show limited hiding power, with performance varying by color and brand. tests paid $6 to $11 per gallon and found no universal one coat solution.
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Dear Consumer Report
Consumer Reports
Dept. Dcb
Washington St
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
Broccoli and Potatoes Tasty Duo From A Brownstone Recipe
Simple, tasty broccoli and potatoes dish from an Associated Press food item. Ingredients include frozen broccoli, butter, onion, potatoes, salt and pepper. Cook broccoli, saute onion in butter, mash potatoes, combine with broccoli and onions, reheat. Makes four servings.
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