Action Please! Consumer questions and answers
A reader reports falling for a mail order pep pill scheme from Vital Nutrients in Michigan. Postal inspectors issued a mail-stop order. the company was found to obtain money by false representations. The column explains deposits for utilities in Tucson and how refunds work under state rules. A warranty issue with a repaired washing machine led to mixed outcomes, with the store claiming service and the columnist noting the repair timeline. The note ends with a salute to local responders who saved a dog in a ditch and a solicitation to mail problems to Action Please in Tucson.
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United Way Loaned Executives Train for Campaign Outreach
The United Way runs a Loaned Executive Program training executives to improve public speaking and sales presentations. Participants learn to read audiences handle hecklers and eye contact, using a video system to practice under pressure. The program aims to speed fund drive results as it targets the year’s $27 million goal.
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Ray Payne
Hughes Arreraft, Co
Lara Henn
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Commerce Officials Hold Copper Industry Crisis Talks Tomorrow
Three talks on copper crisis are scheduled in Washington to address surpluses and low prices. Commerce Department officials plan meetings with copper executives in the afternoon, while Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus had set a morning session with major copper firms. Efforts include a potential $300 million sale of tin from the strategic stockpile to fund buying 250,000 tons of copper and a tariff increase, with probes into possible foreign dumping.
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J. Allen Overton Jr
American Mining Congress
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Japan
Korea
Robert Reiley
Federal Agency
Frank A. Weil
Istant
James M. Owens
Washington
U.S
Moris Udall
D-Ariz
National
Strategic Metals
United States
Colorful Columnist Don Schellie R in the Citizen
Columnist Don Schellie writes in the Citizen about local events, opinions, and community voices. His colorful style captures reader interest, reflecting the era and neighborhood concerns with wit and clarity.
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