Airline fares and consumer questions about price disclosure
Ralph Nader's Aviation Consumer Action Project pressed the Civil Aeronautics Board for fair disclosure sheets showing fares and conditions for 910 markets as confusion grows over advertised reduced air fares. CAB responses are limited, with some pricing information at ticket offices and lawyers indicating carriers may advertise rates filed with the CAB even if not yet approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. D
Ralph Nader
Aviation Consumer Action Project
Civil Aeronautics Board
ACAP
Mimi Cutler
CAB
Wallace Stefany
The
Consumer Advocate
Mixup in China Order Brings Refund
D. W. reports four incorrect china items from Thermo-Sentinel Corp of Erie PA. Missing salt shaker, butter dish, mis shaped serving dish, wrong gravy boat pattern. Company promised exchange but no action. Thermo-Sentinel cites long stock delays. reader-action HELP-MATE offers consumer assistance via Chronicle-Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermo-Sentinel Corp
Erie
Penna
D. W
Thermo-Sentinel
China
Help-Mate
Chronicle-Telegram
Consumer complaints and safety rules highlight Buyer's Billboard
UPI reports Americans still unaware of a government complaint channel for airline refund disputes. A Texas couple wasted time and money on Braniff refunds after a flight strike. Other items cover new CPSC flame resistant rules for children’s nightgowns, Kraft Koogle versus peanut butter, quadrophonic sound warnings, Goodyear foam backed carpet literature, and concerns about computerized store checkouts and shelf pricing. Readers can write Buyer's Billboard with questions or complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Pampa
Tex
Braniff International
Dallas
Jack Yohe
Office of the
Consumer Advocate
Civil Aeronautics Board
Connecticut Ave
N.W
Washington, D. C
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumers Union
Kraft
Goodyear
U.S
Goodyear Public Relations
Akron
Ohio
National Press
Washington, D.C
Accident damages settled for 8500 in Ohio court
Elyria woman Janice Kolasky accepted an 8500 settlement after a two day trial in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. She was injured Aug 16, 1973 when struck by a car on Detroit Road Avon as she held a lantern. Driver Mrs. Lillian Gahde contends Kolasky was on the road. Medical bills listed at 7334, original demand 200000.
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Cleveland
Elyria
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas Court
Janice Kolasky
Wave Colorado Ave
Avon
Miss Kolasky
George T. McMonagle
Detroit Road
Lillian Gahde
Wooster Ra
Rocky River
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American Garden Guild Book Club
Garden City
Book Club
T. P
Robert C. Holgerson
Sensitronix
Houston
Texas
W. E
Federal Trade Commission
FIC
Buyer's Billboard
By Michael J. Conlon
Whitehall
Midway Mall
Robco
Michigan
Yale
Reg
Bedford Willough
Mentor
North Olmste
Southland
Brooklyn
Gold Circle
BankAmericard
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