Senate Anti-Fraud Bills Favor Consumers But Face House Hurdle
Senate passed two consumer fraud measures seek to empower individuals to sue for triple damages and to curb pyramid chain schemes. The pyramid bill and a separate consumer fraud bill await House action, with hearings tentatively planned. The FTC cites Koscot Interplanetary as example of enforcement gaps. A pilot panel in four states will hear unresolved insurance disputes to offer non binding recommendations.
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New York
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Koscot Interplanetary Inc
Federal Trade Commission
Koscot
Richard Givens
Thee F.T.C
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
Frank Moss
Utah
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Peter W. Rodino Jr
New Jersey
Rodino
House
Subcommittee On
Consumer Protection and Finance
John Murphy
D-N.y
Howard Atlas
Massapequa Park
Michigan
National Association of Mutual Insurance Agents
Mississippi
Montana
Dietary Tips Align Dog Life Stages with Humans
The guide updates the old seven year rule, noting six months equals a 10 year human, one year equals 15, and two years equals 25. It advises adjusting portions to two or three small meals, reducing spicy or greasy foods, and lowering calories as dogs age while increasing meat and vitamins and consulting a veterinarian for breed based weight goals.
Dressing Your Figure Type Guide for fashion balance
Advice on choosing outfits by figure type with guidance for short and tall silhouettes. Includes neckline and pattern tips, color monotone strategies, and accessory scaling for petite, large bust, and full-figure readers.
Canning Lid Update and Industry Probes
Government officials and manufacturers face uncertainty over potential canning lid shortages again this year. Past shortages spurred congressional and FTC probes, which found no industry wrongdoing or clear fixes to prevent recurrence. The USDA notes ongoing manufacturing challenges and unknown future demand.
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Congress
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manufac
Winchester Moose Honors Ms Dove At Open Chapter Meeting
At the July 8 Open Chapter meeting of Winchester Women of the Moose No 1367, Ms Dove received two engraved silver trays for years of service to Nos 1283 and 1367. Janice Murdorf earned a red tassel for one year in the College of Regents and Dorothy Pike a red stole for four years. both were recognized for achievements.
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Norene Dove
Winchester Women of the Moose
Janice Murdorf
Dorothy Pike
Murdorf
College of Regents
Pike
Upholstery Workshop Invites Participants in Clarke County
Clarke County Extension Service sponsors an Upholstery Workshop the week of Oct 4. Mrs. Madeline Myers leads with assistants Mrs. Ernestine Erickson and Mrs. Frances Ferrell. Pre planning tour on July 27 at 9 a.m. at Clarke County Courthouse. Limited to 15. $5 registration covers expenses. Contact Faith T. Lamphier at the Extension Office, Berryville, 955-1695.
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Clarke County
Clarke County Extension Service
Madeline Myers
Ernestine Erickson
Frances Ferrell
Faith T. Lamphier
Canning Lid Shortage Prompts Cautious Outlook Across States
Industry and government voices clash over a looming canning lid shortage as demand spikes from home canners and inflation. Kerr Glass Co. questions four billion lids, while California reports shortages and Pennsylvania predicts stable supply. Experts urge using approved jars, avoid substitutes, and proper canning steps to protect safety.
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Bill Kerr
Kerr Glass Co
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania
Howard Haymaker Jr. 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Howard Haymaker Jr of Rt 1 Front Royal Road celebrate 25 years of marriage. They wed July 1 1951 at Market Street United Methodist Church Winchester by Rev Edgar Hill. They have two children Regina and Tammy. she is the former Marjorie D Golladay.
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Howard Haymaker Jr
Rt. 1
Front Royal Road
Market Street United Methodist Church
Winchester
Edgar Hill
Regina
Tammy
Fusion creates living cell from rooster and tobacco plant
A Florida Atlantic University biologist reports a rooster red blood cell fused with tobacco plant chloroplasts forming a single living cell. The electron microscope image highlights the tobacco chloroplasts inside the chicken cell with a dark nucleus visible.
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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
Fla
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Duess
Berryville Ave
USDA
Todd Allen
Todd
Crandon Park
P.D
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Loudoun and
Valley Ave
Dexter Rand Florsheim Hush Puppies
Wilkins’ Shoe Center
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