Shopper Returns Cost a Billion Yearly
A New York report states that careless buying and returning merchandise costs shoppers over 1 billion dollars annually. Homer McElroy of the Tag Manufacturers Institute notes higher store overhead from frequent returns, which customers ultimately bear as higher prices. He cites checks showing returns from 5.3 to 13.9 percent of department and specialty store sales, potentially adding five to fifteen cents per dollar spent.
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McElroy
Worcester woman grows toy shoe collection to 175 pairs
Worcester Massachusetts Mrs Henry Ritz has pursued a hobby since she was nine years old now amassing 175 unique miniature shoes.
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Worcester
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Henry Ritz
Intensified Supports Fight Seen in Washington
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson’s order to tighten price supports sparks a fierce fight in Congress. Leaders like Clifford Hope and Harold Cooley warn it will boost opposition to 90 percent parity supports, while True Morse estimates 35 million acres must divert from price supported crops to non income crops. Compliance with acreage allotments becomes mandatory for eligibility, with total farm allotments set for farms 10 acres or more.
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Wild Turkeys Come High In N Y State
In Binghamton area Edward Folejeski and Donald Madison were fined about 8.75 per pound for shooting two 10 pound wild turkeys. They faced Justice Michael Palombo in Kirkwood after state game protectors nabbed them before plucking a feather. New York has no open season on gobblers.
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N.Y
Edward Folejeski
Donald Madison
Justice of the Peace
Michael Palombo
Kirkwood
New York
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