FTC Study Launches Seven Pilot Reviews on Rule Impacts
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection begins seven pilot studies to gauge how rules on warranties credit disclosure and advertising affect consumers. They will cost about 650000 dollars next year, with nine months to complete the first evaluation and a year for the rest, aiming to reveal who bears rule costs and whether reforms are needed. The effort seeks to quantify inflationary effects and influence future regulatory decisions.
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Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection
FTC
Robert Reich
Consumer Protection Bureau
Washington
Brooke Shearer
Reich
Agriculture Department
Bath Coup misfire ends as world champions emerge
A bridge column recounts a declarer attempting the Bath Coup after a king of hearts opening lead. West switches to spades, knocking out the declarer's spade ace and forcing a losing diamond finesse. The defense collects three spades, a heart, and a diamond as the game slips. South should have won the heart ace then crossed to clubs for a diamond finesse.
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West
Declarer
East
Bath Coup Delusion in Aces Hand Leads to Three Spades
In a bridge problem, declarer can grab nine sure tricks but Bath Coup proves costly. Key risks include dangerous divenes when ducking and whether enough tricks can be safely developed after the first trick. The diamond finesse only fails to the danger hand, and cautious play guides the 3 spades bid as optimal.
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West
Declarer
Ex-Brazil President Joao Goulart Dies at 58
Former Brazilian president Joao Goulart ousted in 1964 died at his ranch in Corrientes Argentina. He was 58.
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Brazil
Buenos Aires
Joao Goulart
Corrientes
Word Sleuth Hidden Clockwork Puzzle Clue
A scrambled word puzzle teases a hidden list of directions and grid paths. Clues reference a convoy theme and scattered names like Rogers Henyard Cape and Croft tied to a larger on-page solution.
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Hoy Rogers
Henyard Cape Manger Sty Siall Pigpen Croft
Bombs cut Lisbon train routes halt rail traffic
Four bombs exploded early today in Lisbon cutting the tracks of the two main commuter lines. Police said there were no injuries and road traffic into the city faced heavy jams as a result of the disruption.
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Lisbon
Portugal
UPI
Billy the Giant Fighter in Santa Land
Billy the Giant Fighter travels to Santa Land to rescue the Fairy Queen from the wicked giant Goko who has seized the moon and threatens Santa Claus. Santa guides Billy to seek magic from the Harp Witch while Patrick Tweedleknees hunts for the moon’s warding words.
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Billy
Santa Land
Santa Claus
Santa
Tweedleknees
Patrick Tweedleknees
Goko
Moon
Effite
Pattick Tweedleknees
Goku
Harp Witch
Patrick Tweedieknees
Senior Forum Question on a 1968 Australian stock investment
A reader asks whether 1 000 shares bought in 1968 through a U S broker are still valuable. The columnist advises checking with the broker for records and possible annual or quarterly reports and contacting the SEC if needed.
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Paul Hightower
U.S
R.L.J. A
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington
Three Missionaries Killed by Gunman in Rhodesia Ambush
In western Rhodesia, three Roman Catholic missionaries were killed when a black gunman ambushed their car near Lupani. The victims include Rt. Rev. Adolph Schmitt 71, Father Posen ti Weggarten, and Sister Maria Francis. A sole survivor, Sister Ermenfried Knauer, hid under a car and escaped after being wounded.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Bulawayo
Adolph Schmitt
Possenti Weggarten
Maria Francis
Ermenfried Knauer
Lupani
Victoria Falls National Park
Ermenfried
Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Civil clash erupts in southern Lebanon near border
Moslem and Christian villages along the Israeli border exchange artillery as Lebanon remains divided. One villager is killed and five wounded amid accusations of who fired first, with the Syrian-dominated peace force keeping clear of the area due to Israeli warnings.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Arab League
Israel
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