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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1977
Page
2
Safeway Stores Inc paid 120000 to the U S Treasury after a court found the chain violated an FTC order by claiming Skylark Diet Bread was lower in fat and calories than other breads. The FTC had sought the order in 1963 and the settlement ends the case.
A reader outlines tire purchase issues, noting manufacturers dropped road hazard guarantees due to legal losses and a store offer of half-price replacement. Also a disabled reader in Tucson seeks tax assessment clarity on improvements, with assessor explanations and values.
The Federal Trade Commission faces limits to recovering consumer losses and potential massive complaint load. A 1977 bill would authorize individuals and classes to sue firms violating FTC rules, a shift supporters say could deter harmful practices and help modestly injured claimants, while opponents warn of heightened harassment and vague rules.
Sylvia Porter notes a bill allowing statistical methods to award class damages without detailing each claim. If unclaimed sums are small, they would fund a public purpose, as in California overcharge cases. The idea faces strong business opposition despite precedent and consumer power arguments.
Los Angeles based AP report notes about 500000 Californians reduced food expenses by 20 to 30 percent via food cooperatives. It explains four co op types Buying clubs member only storefront nonmembership and direct charge co ops plus guidance on forming or joining a co op and locating local farmers and existing co ops.
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