New FTC debt collection law protects debtors nationwide
Beginning today a new Fair Debt Collection Practices Act limits abusive tactics by collectors for personal debts while allowing suits within a year for damages and costs. The act, signed by President Carter, bans threats, obscene language, misrepresentation, and calls at work without employer consent, and requires a written notice within five days of first contact. It applies to car payments medical care and charge accounts and allows a free FTC brochure on rights.
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Victims delay hinders arrests in crime study
A Justice Department survey of nearly 1,000 crime victims in Kansas City found victims waited a median 6 minutes 17 seconds to report four major felonies. Police took 2 minutes 50 seconds to dispatch and 5 minutes 34 seconds to reach the scene, with delays reducing arrest odds. Rapid reporting is linked to higher arrest chances in this Law Enforcement Assistance Administration project.
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Princess Margaret under fire for second honeymoon in Parliament
In London a Labour MP Dennis Canavan said he will raise in the House of Commons the question of Princess Margaret and Roddy Llewellyn's so called second honeymoon. The princess, 47, returned from Mustique with Llewellyn, 36, fueling claims the friendship contributed to Queen Elizabeths sister’s broken marriage to Antony Armstrong-Jones. Palace spokesmen expressed concern at the publicity but declined further comment.
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