Gift returns rise as shoppers face varied store policies
AP reports six of every 100 Americans will return at least one Christmas item. Consumers face differing rules across stores and states. The Better Business Bureau notes refunds are rare unless misrepresentation, fraud, or defect. Keep purchase proof, seek seller satisfaction first, then consumer offices, or small claims court. Learn each retailer’s policy before next Christmas.
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Joel Woodey
Woodey
University of Maryland At Baltimore
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Carter urged to send Vance to Mideast Vatican wants part in Palestine question Old girls have their own fraternal group President prepares for overseas trip Vikings start another Super Bowl drive cove see Today's Mining City television guide Cowboys devastating in win over Bears Jogging isn't just a man's past time World pays tribute to Charlie Chaplin.
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Begin and Sadat split over Palestinian issue at Cairo summit
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin ended a two day summit with deep disagreement on the Palestinian question while pledging to continue peace efforts. They reported progress on Sinai withdrawal and planned ministerial talks in mid January to push negotiations. Dayan warned a wide gap remains on settlements and Palestinian self rule.
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Missoula resident helps bring Christmas to family in need
Santa found 4 year old Sammy Smith at home in Missoula while his parents Barney Barnes and Peggy Smith faced a crash near Nine Mile. Dennis Fox, a stranger, hosted the family for Christmas Eve after a highway pileup disrupted travel plans. Fox, a tow truck driver, and paramedics aided Barnes and brought the family to his home for a holiday with presents under a tree.
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Peggy Smith
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Postmaster opposes 2 billion annual mail subsidy
Postmaster General Bailor protests a proposed 2 billion dollar annual mail subsidy backed by Congress to support service costs, arguing it unfairly shifts the burden to individual taxpayers. The bill aims to raise the subsidy from 920 million to over 2 billion and would affect Saturday delivery and Postal Service governance. Bailor cautions that structural changes won’t solve rising costs and hints at major 1978 financing decisions.
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Washington
Benjamin F. Bailor
Congress
Bailor
James M. Hanley
D-N.y
Charles H. Wilson
D-Calif
Variable clouds and rising temps in early week
The outlook calls for variable cloudiness Tuesday and Wednesday with gradually higher temperatures. Today’s numbers show 15 and 28, with broader forecasts and more details on Page 8.
Copycat Hillside murders shock Los Angeles area
A 21 year old woman and an 18 year old found slain in Los Angeles and Pasadena are believed to be killed by a suspect imitating the Hillside Strangler. Thomas Davis, 24, was booked for investigation of murder in Carolyn Williams's death and Stephen Dorsey Devizin, 40, was detained later. Police say the suspect may have exploited publicity to mimic the infamous killer.
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Hillside
Dan Cooke
Los Angeles Police Department
Thomas Davis
Stephen Dorsey Devizin
Davis
California
Carolyn Williams
Wilshire District
Miss Williams
Paula Gwen Ward
Pasadena
Rose Bowl
Cooke
Miss Ward
Debra Husband
Cloud
Wilshire
Neihart residents complain about skiers driving on U S 89
Neihart and Monarch residents fear traveling on U S 89 when Showdown ski runs bring crowds. Deputies say most skiers aren’t chronic offenders, but speed, passing in unsafe conditions, and occasional alcohol use create dangers. Local shop owner cites drivers passing 15 20 cars.
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Monarch
U.S. 89
Jerry Wright
King’ Hill
L.B
Bun’ Stark
Cascade County
Mike Jaraczeski
Jaraczeski
Missing Christ Child Returns To Manchester Creche
In Manchester New Hampshire last Christmas the nativity manger was empty after the Christ child statue disappeared. A replacement statue appeared this year and on Christmas Eve officers found the missing figurine back in the creche with a note from a repentant mother of eight asking forgiveness and explaining she took the statue to give the baby a home and blanket.
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N.H
Creche
Rural improvements questioned by Montana Public Service Commission
The Montana Public Service Commission told Mountain Bell that an advance rate increase tied to its Rural Improvement Program is not approved. The PSC demanded formal petition and testimony, and said hearings will gauge public demand, need, cost, and who pays.
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Helena
Montana Public Service Commission
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J.J. Buckley
William Opitz
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