Consumer protection debate at federal level discussed
The Washington Post reports on moves toward a federal Consumer Affairs Department led by Virginia Knauer. Proposals give the new agency power over other regulators and access to records including tax returns, with class action possibilities and a large federal staff to assess consumer complaints.
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Washington, D. C
Washington Post
New York
Dallas
Better Business Bureau
Retail Merchants Association
Consumer’s Union
Consumer Federation of America
Congress
White House
Consumer Affairs
Virginia Knauer
Washington
Sumer
Federal oversight could curb false product claims
The text discusses how current deficiency reporting may mislead consumers and cause delays in investigations. even approved products could become deficient soon after and trigger costly regulatory impacts. It notes potential paralysis of business under proposed rules and mentions a football game attendance in Eastland with local residents.
Engaged Couple Susan Brand and George Mostad
Susan Launa Brand and George Alan Mostad announce their engagement. Brand's parents are Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Elias B. Brand of Abilene. Mostad is the son of Mrs. Clayton F. Mostad of Winters and the late Mr. Mostad.
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Susan Launa Brand
George Alan Mostad
Elias B. Brand
Stratford, Abilene
Clayton F. Mostad
Winters
Mr. Mostad
Violations Bring $39,179 To State
Violations of game fish and water safety laws yielded $39,179.51 in fines for the state during August. The report notes fishing without a license among the cited violations and totals.
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Austin
Junior Lutherans and League Install Officers at St John
Officers of the Junior Lutherans and Junior Luther League were installed Sunday afternoon in the Educational Building of St John Lutheran Church. Johnny Bedford, Rhonda Carter, Terry Gerhart, Johnny Miller, Debbie Austin, Lisa Bedford, Jeanne Hoppe, Margie Clough and Tommy Miller were installed by Mrs Elby Miller and Mrs John Bedford. Jamie Clough led the meditation, with Ralph Austin and Toby Gerhart as ushers. Mrs A W Stoecker leads the Junior Luther League. hostesses were Mrs Archie Austin and Mrs R T O'Dell.
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Junior Luther League
Junior Lutherans
St. John Lutheran Church
Elby Miller
John B. Bedford
Johnny Bedford
Rhonda Carter
Terry Gerhart
Johnny Miller
Debbie Austin
Lisa Bedford
Jeanne Hoppe
Margie Clough
Tommy Miller
Jamie Clough
Ralph Austin
Toby Gerhart
A. W. St
Firearm and deer hunting violations cited in month’s overview
The report shows the most common violation with 829 citations issued during the month. Discharging firearms from public roads and the killing of deer in a closed season were noted as frequent offenses.
Theresa Emmert and Micheal Rushing Plan October Wedding
Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Emmert announce the engagement of their daughter Theresa Jean to Micheal Dan Rushing son of Mr and Mrs W D Rushing of Rotan The couple plan to wed October 10 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev Glenn Bowman officiating Theresa is a 1967 Winters High School graduate and attended beauty school in Abilene while Micheal a 1967 Rotan High School graduate is a UT senior.
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Winters High School
Texas Tech University
Mechanized Agriculture Club
Theresa Jean Emmert
Micheal Dan Rushing
Billy Joe Emmert
Theresa Jean
W. D. Rushing
Rotan
First Presbyterian Church
Glenn Bowman
First Methodist Church
Bride-To
Glenn and Lottie
Mr. Rushing
Rotan High School
The
University of Texas
Classified Columns Highlight Water Safety Violations and Ads
The report notes 13 cases of the most numerous hunting violations and mentions failures to have an approved device per boat passenger as the top water safety violation. Readers are urged to consult the Classified Columns and place wants ads in the Enterprise Classified Wanted Column. For sale items include receipt books available at The Enterprise office.
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Enterprise
Receipt Books
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