Word: ftc
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...FTC has so far received written evidence from makers of autos, electric shavers, TV sets, air conditioners, dentifrices, hearing aids, detergents, tires and cough remedies. Most of it has been placed in the FTC's eleven region al offices, where consumer groups can examine it. Much of the "documentation," however, is either so vague or couched in such technical gobbledygook that it is all but useless in helping consumers to reach informed buying decisions- the FTC...
...some consumer advocates, that in itself is enough to stir new suspicion of advertising. Democratic Senator Frank Moss of Utah charges "wide spread and flagrant" failure of advertisers to substantiate their claims. His contention is based on a special study made for him by the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. A sampler of the results...
...General Motors touted its Chevrolet Chevelle as having ten advantages that keep the car from "becoming old before its time." As proof, G.M. told the FTC that the Chevelle comes in a "full line of models" and has such features as body by Fisher, two front head restraints (which are required by law) and back-up lights. The FTC study notes: "No explanation was given on how these features constituted advantages" over other cars...
...Schick asserted that its Lite Touch shaver for women would not cut or nick. Its proof was an interoffice memo describing results of informal tests conducted by a panel of female employees. The tests were made after the FTC asked Schick to back up its plug...
...Federal Trade Commission claims that some cut-rate items promoted by A. & P. stores are not available at the advertised price when customers try to buy them. A. & P must now either agree to a consent order to correct its practices or risk a formal complaint from the FTC. Meanwhile, complaints are clanking in from other chains, which are striving to meet A. & P.'s posted prices. Bohack President Joseph Binder fumes: "A. & P. is helping to place the supermarket business into a tailspin. That company is selling items at prices at which it could not possibly make...