Don't Xerox That Frisbee You Yo Yo Trade Names Fight
The article discusses how brands like Frisbee and Hula Hoop face trademark battles to keep tradenames from becoming generic. It explains dangers of improper usage, cases where names lost protection, and how firms police media to preserve brand identity. It cites Xerox and Coca Cola, plus examples like Band Aids and Kleenex, noting that media style often deviates from legal usage.
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Coca-Cola
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Rival Manufacturing Co
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Bayer
Canada
ASA
House bill fines gas guzzlers in new energy tax plan
Washington UPI reports the House backed a penalty regime targeting fuel inefficient autos as part of an energy tax bill. The standard targets 18.5 mpg for 1978 models with $5 fines per tenth mpg shortfall, multiplied across each maker's output, likely raising car prices. President Ford pressed Congress for a broader measure.
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Truck Driver Wins 300000 Lottery Prize in Buckeye 300
James Conaway of Lansing Ohio, 53, father of five and Helms Trucking employee, won the $300000 top prize in the Ohio Lottery Buckeye 300 drawing. Other winners include Robert Beiersdorfer of Cincinnati for $30000 and four $15000 winners Del Bell Dayton George Rusincoyiteh Port Clinton James Dawson Painesville and Gertrude Marconi Parma Heights. A list of winning numbers from other states follows.
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del Bell
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James Dawson
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Gertrude Marconi
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Record Club of America Declares Bankruptcy Amid Deception Claims
One of America's largest record and tape clubs, the Record Club of America based in Pennsylvania, filed for bankruptcy after state officials alleged deceptive advertising and stock shortages. About 100000 members faced unfulfilled orders as a state consumer protection official seeks refunds through a federal judge. Pre December 23, 1974 claims should file at P.O. Box 908 Harrisburg. newer complaints go to the club now under court-appointed receiver.
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Harrisburg
Grand jury to review auto bureau shortfall case
The grand jury will weigh criminal charges connected to an auto license bureau shortfall. Marsico, a former Elyria deputy auto registrar, faces civil audit actions pending, with over 85 000 license plate transactions reviewed. Grunda notes civil recovery hinges on audit results due months from now.
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Elyria
John J. Gilligan
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William Ward
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Ward
Marsio
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Commissioners oppose jetport plan on eminent domain power
Wellington resident Ray Jerousek asked if a vote of the people could decide the issue. The commissioners were unsure if an election fell under their authority and would seek an opinion from the county prosecutor. Clerk Thomas St. Marie said a referendum decision would take at least two weeks.
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Ray Jerousek
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Misdelivered mail and jetport dispute raise local concerns
The National Enquirer cites the GAO claiming two million misdirected letters daily, costing 36.5 million yearly with three day delays. Jerousek backs a November referendum on the jetport. if rejected, state lawmakers may pursue eminent domain actions. Lorain and Medina County officials seek talks amid opposition and petitions from Grafton Belden residents totaling 3,778 signatures.
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New York
National Enquirer
General Accounting Office
Employers cite illiteracy among high school grads
New York business leaders urged school officials to raise basic skills, saying many graduates cannot read, compute, or spell adequately. An advisory panel pressed for stricter standards and stronger communication with industry to improve literacy before students enter the job market.
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Eli Cantor
Central Board of Education
Leary
Samuel Polantnick
New York City
City University
Gem smugglers surpass record in Angola 1974
Luanda officials report diamond smugglers exported over 80 million dollars worth of gems from Angola in 1974, exceeding the legal trade. The ministry says illicit revenue could fund schools for about five hundred thousand students in the then Portuguese colony set to gain independence later this year.
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Angola
Ministry of Natural Resources
Opening Wall Street Opens Lower In Light Trading
Prices opened lower on the New York Stock Exchange amid light trading. The Dow Jones average slipped 5.24 points as markets closed yesterday and await today’s final figures.
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UPI
New York Stock Exchange
Columbus
Ohio
Peru plans national parks in Amazon region
Peru plans two national parks spanning about 3800 square miles in the Amazon region to protect endangered species and offer refuge from illegal hunting, according to the Center for International Environment Information.
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Peru
UPI
Center For International Environment Information
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Plan would spur power plant construction
President Ford backed Labor-Management committee proposals to boost utility plant build by tax credits and tax deferral for reinvested dividends. The plan includes 12 percent investment credit and tax treatment for coal conversion and pollution controls, aiming to curb energy shortages and aid economic growth.
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Ford
Nuelear
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