FTC probes price fixing in Virginia real estate commissions
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating possible price fixing in Virginia’s real estate industry. Authority official Thomas A. Papageorge says uniform 6 and 7 percent commissions signal weak competition and Virginia is among 13 targeted states. He notes brokers sometimes face boycotts for lower rates and cites Tidewater as an example.
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Virginia
Thomas A. Papageorge
National Association of Realtors
Tom Sexton
Goodman Segar-Hogan
Tidewater
Papageorge
FTC
Five Suits Filed Over Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident
Five lawsuits filed on behalf of residents within 20 miles of the Three Mile Island plant claim business harm property devaluation and personal injury from the March accident. Plaintiffs name General Public Utilities Metropolitan Edison Babcock Wilcox and Catalytic as defendants alleging negligence in design operation and maintenance.
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Three Mile Island
Ken Mulholland
Federal Clerk of Courts
Raymond Hovis
York, Pa
General Public Utilities
Metropolitan Edison Co
Babcock & Wilcox Co
Catalytic Inc
Dick Thornburgh
Toilet Bowler Is Flushed With Pride
Ontario Ohio AP report on Larry Burson an assembly line worker and artisan at Artesian Industries who finishes toilet bowls by hand. He assembles top bowl and base tests surface smoothness and adds touches before ceramic spray and firing for final finish.
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Ontario
Ohio
Larry Burson
Burson
Artesian Industries
Goren Bridge Sharif 1979: Five Tricks To Beat 3NT
In a Chicago Tribune bridge column, Goren analyzes a three no trump contract where West leads spades. Declarer uses careful planning to secure two spades two hearts two clubs and two diamonds, while East misplays. The piece highlights the defense needs a coordinated plan and the risk of a diamond setting trick.
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Bergland Opposes Beef Boycott Over Prices
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland opposes consumer beef boycotts and meatless days saying shoppers should buy what they can afford. He warned prices will stay high until herds rebuild in two to three years, with retail beef costs likely above 20 percent of last year’s record $1.82 a pound.
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Washington
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Farm Writers of America
Agriculture Department
Architects urge mass housing and sanitation in China
WORLD PEKING AP A U S architect says China needs mass produced buildings and indoor bathrooms before aesthetics. E Keith McPheeters dean of Auburn University says roofs and sanitation matter most. He joins 10 American architects visiting China since April 1 to review Canton to Peking projects.
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E. Keith McPheeters
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Alabama
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