FTC Toughens Stance on Cigarette Advertising Claims
The Federal Trade Commission announced a tougher approach to cigarette ad claims amid the growing evidence linking smoking to lung cancer. Acting Chairman Robert Secrest outlined a survey to gauge consumer understanding of ad claims and hinted at further steps to curb deceptive labeling and advertising.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
PTC
Robert T. Secrest
House
Public Health Service
Secrest
FTC
Commission
Bilatnik
Minn
Surgeon General
Britain Backs U S Ban on Outer Space Weapons
London pledged support for the United States plan to ban outer space weapons while rejecting Russia’s proposal to prohibit all rocket weapons. Cmdr Alan Noble told the U N Disarmament subcommittee Britain favors including the American proposal in a partial disarmament treaty and designing a technical committee within three months to ensure missiles are for peaceful use.
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London
Britain
United States
Russia
Cmdr
Alan Nobile
U N
Noble
U.N
Sacred Heart Yard Party Nets $2500
A two day yard party hosted by Sacred Heart Church raised about $2500 for the school project. The event occurred Thursday and Friday and drew community support to fund construction efforts.
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Sacred Heart Yard
Sacred Heart Church
Prize Draw Attracts Large Crowd On Route 1
Over 1500 people attended the event last night, 500 more than the night before. Five hundred suppers were served. Leo Lewis of Route 1 won the first prize and has a choice of rewards.
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Ing Fund
Leo Lewis
Route 1
Curtis Urges UTW Officials Resign Over Misuse Funds
Sen Curtis (R Neb) demands resignations of United Textile Workers top two officials after Senate auditors testified that 128405 dollars of union funds were misused. He cites lavish living including Bermuda trips and costly personal purchases tied to Secretary Treasurer Lloyd Klewert and President Anthony Valente.
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Washington
Senate
United Textile Workers
Sen
Curtis
R-Neb
UTW
Lloyd Klewert
Anthony Valente
Senate Committee
Bermuda
Local Contest Winners Select Prizes
Curtis W. Wilson, of this city, may choose between an electric blanket or a food mixer as the second prize. Eva Grim of 129 Germain Street won third prize a frypan for the Taior appliances or aluminum boat contest.
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Curtis W. Wilson
Eva Grim
Germain St
Senator Ervin Delivers Fire at UTW Hearing
Senator Ervin challenged union leaders over a probe into UTW affairs. He cited evidence of dues used to purchase corkscrews tuxedoes radios and TVs for Klenert and to provide diaper service for his family as Curtis and Ervin wrapped up the inquiry. Curtis led the windup in Chairman McClellan's absence.
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Sen. Ervin
D-Nc
Klenert
Klewert
Ervin
UTW
Curtis
McClellan
D-Ark
Rain Saves Corn Crop In Jefferson County
Charlestown reports 1.18 inches of rain Tuesday with most corn crop saved. Earlier heat reached 102 degrees, and farmers hope for more rain to protect fruit and other crops.
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Jefferson County
Charlestown
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