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The original documents are located in Box 10, folder "Consumer Protection Agency -
Newspaper Editorials (5)" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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TIMES (w - 9,556)
Montclair, New Jersey
(Newark Metropolitan Area)
April 17, 1975
00000000
'noiteetorq' eldencitzeug
Little Support
Legislating by public opinion poll is not
the subject, with 75 per cent rejecting a
necessarily a good way to run a
new agency to handle consumer-related
government. But it is not a bad idea for
business. Most of the people who gave
.... ai allowred com
their opinions said they thought existing
SINIT
NEWS TRIBUNE (D - - 54,153)
Woodbridge, New Jersey
(New Brunswick Metropolitan Area)
April 30, 1975
Questionable 'protection'
President Ford this week sounded a trucking, airlines, utilities and bank-
strong warring against government " ing.
"stampeding" into the writing of new
He said many of the regulations are
federal requiations on such social obsolete and levy,a hidden tax on the
S. JERSEY STAR-ADVERTICER PR.:.
Bridgeton, New Jersey (w- - 2,9811
May 8, 1975
000000
90
HELP WE CAN DO WITHOUT!
THE
Consumer bill is a deception on the public
As unemployment rises and the purchasing
pensive new bureaucracy to represent the con-
protect people in automobiles.
power of the dollar shrinks, it is more essential
sumer interest before federal regulatory agencies;
than ever that consumers obtain full satisfaction
yet it would be as far distant and aloof as dozens
"Now, after hundreds of millions of dollars
for every dollar spent. Unfortunately, many mis-
of other agencies in Washington.
went down a rathole, the Congress has decided
guided efforts to "protect" consumers do more
that seat-belt interlocks were not such a good thing
harm than good.
The act entrusts a single individual-the admin-
after all. Presumably, not worth it to customers.
istrator, whoever he turns out to be-to speak for
The decision on the so-called 'airbags,' which may
Such is the case with "The Consumer Protec-
all consumer interests, regardelss of the multiplicity
cost about 10 times as much, will be coming up
tion Agency Act of 1975." which is similar to
of interests, tastes. life styies and values placed on
soon.
Congressional Report
1 Then
PROPAL Statements
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Consumer Protection Agency senate bill 200 has been opposed by Presi-
dent Ford who calls it too costly and has asked existing agencies lu take
over the work of representing consumers. AFBF has opposed this bill in
move
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existing $60,000 estate exemption to $200.000. Raises manital deduction
from 50 percent of adjusted gross estate to $100.000 plus 50 percent of
the total value of adjusted gross estate. Bill established procedures where,
by farm estates could cleer 111 be assessed at their vuluk. fur farming pur-
FaRM if RANCH (M.
May, 1975
Estate Tax- House of Representatives number 1793. It would increase
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HELP WE CAN DO WITHOUT!
COURIER-EXPRESS (D - 127,955
Buffalo, New York S - 287,271)
May 18, 1975
59A
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Another Consumer Agency Not Needed
The federal government is hardly
Agency for Consumer Advocacy doesn't
lacking in agencies dealing with con-
make the idea any more palatable). The
sumer problems. At last count, an Office
consumer needs-and is entitled to-
_ uli but adding to the federal
BUFFALO EVENING NEWS
(PM - 238,490)
Buffalo, N. Y.
May 9, 1975
'Bad Idea Whose Time Has Gone'
The Senate has begun again one of its
As important as the question of
periodic debates over a dubious proposal
whether this Senate bill seriously meets
to create a brand new federal consumer
the need alleged by its supporters is the
protection agency. Someone else has
question of whether that need, in fact,
called this a bad idea whose time has
exists.
come and gone." However that may be,
Apart from all the federal consumer
the current Senate proposal begs count-
activities long in effect, many state, local
and private programs help the consum-
ves
THE NEW YORK TIMES, FRIDAY, MARCH 11,
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ARTHUR OCHS SULZBERGER
lork Times
Consumerism, Limited
h:ht in establish an independent agency to
...
1809" micrests of consumers in proceedings before
19.1 regulatory bodies and courts has moved an im-
STANEATELES, N.Y.
PRESS
(SYRACUSE MARKET AREA)
W. 4,000
CHE
APR 3 0 1975
The Village Wordsmith
by J. Lee Wood
More bureaucracy?
A recent survey of American consumers by the Opinion
Research Corporation indicates that 75 percent favor
improving existing Federal consumer protection
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DO US NO FAVORS
A recent poll confirms our hunch that the public is
way of bureaueracy bearing gifts. Opinion Research 10-
norts three quarters of the people are against a proposed
TIMES (w - 13,000)
Cheektowaga, New York
lingA
(Buffalo Metropolitan Area)
April 24, 1975
SYRACUSE HERALD-JOURNAL
Syracuse, New York
April 30, 1975 (E - - 127,862)
A & waste
E
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The country has protection for the
consumer coming out of every pocket
of government.
With $151 million being spent each
CORNING LEADER (E - 17,000)
Corning, New York
May 9, 1975
/Existin
rencies Able
To
Protect
The Public
Findings in a study of "Govern-
ment and the Consumer" conducted
CUR OPINION
by the Opinion Research Cor-
poration appear to run contrary to
When a sampling of those who
public interest."
reports that consumers have lost
favored such a new agency were
We question whether or not this is
confidence in the business com-
asked if they would still be in favor if
the case and urge every one to look
munity.
the costs were to be "at least $60
at this bill in terms of overlapping
the
first
three
"
years
as
areas of regulation. It appears to be
GLENS FALLS, N.Y.
POST-STAR
D. 18,503
MAY 29 1975
More Protection?
While on the topic of Congress trying to save
oil
the American taxpayer some money, let's
discuss another proposed bureaucracy.
Working under the banner of consumerism,
Congress is trying to establish a new
bureaucracy which will create hundreds of
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A COSTLY MISTAKE
The Senate has voted 61-28 to create an "Agency for
Consumer Advocacy"- super-snooper group inside the
federal government that would monitor and intervene in
all agencies and bureaus dealing
with consumer interests. Its
chief sponsor is Sen. Charles
Percy (R-111.).
ABERDEEN, N.C.
SANDHILL CITIZEN
W. 4,200
MAY 15 1975 Beffieller
Is This Something We Need?
A recent survey of American consumers
For one, it can raise the prices of con-
by the Opinion Research Corporation in-
sumer goods by imposing new costs on
dicates that 75 per cent favor improving
industries and companies. Americans are
i
. Federal concumor protection
only now realizing that over-regulation of
Southern Textile News
Charlotte, N.C.
May 19, 1975
Circ: 6,818
Editorial
Yet
Last year a "Consumer Protection
often composed of competing interest,
Agency Act" was defeated in the U.S.
the ACA would not be required to reach
Senate.
a concensus of consumer interests
Another version of this unneeded
before it acts. And, the Administrator's
burgeoning bureaucracy is now on the
decision identifying "consumer in-
floor of the Senate. This year's version
terest" would not even be reviewable.
is S.200 "Agency for Consumer Ad-
In practice, the ACA would very likely
vocacy Act" which proposes a "Super
represent the special goals of consumer
Times-News
Burlington, N. C.
June 4, 1975
Circ: D-23,588
Ignoring the Public
Hild
If "Project Consumer" doesn't get
a problem he was facing, and at the end
tucked away in some filing cabinet, it
of three months he did receive a form
can be go far. in straightening out or
letter acknowledging his first letter.
eliminating many of the frustrations of
It is evident that without help from
countless people.
congressmen and representatives,
A movement now is supposed to
many important individual contacts
he lost within many departments
THE ENQUIRER-JOURNAL
Monroe, North Carolina
April 23, 1975
Americans say no to new
federal consumer agency
If the overwhelming majority of
Asked about present federal
American consumers have their
agencies in the consumer field, most
way, Congress will again shelve the
of the people interviewed had heard
idea of setting up a super consumer
of the Office of Consumer Affairs, the
advocate in Washington.
Consumer Product Safety Com-
Although the empowering
mission and the Environmental
legislation, "The Consumer
Protection Agency, and most felt
effective
jobs
TELEGRAM (D - 16,975)
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
May 18, 1975
WSN
Reduce Business Regulations
We are on President Ford's side. in
Quarterly, Ford will call an "un-
his efforts to improve the existing
precedented meeting" of the heads of
agencies and eliminate unnecessary
the 10 major regulatory agencies,
regulations.
along with key members of Congress
It is good to read that Ford is pushing
and the administration, to discuss
for reduced government regulation of
over-regulation.
business to counter the drive in
He said he had ordered all executive
Congress for creation of an Agency for
departments to "evaluate the in-
Consumer Advocacy.
flationary impact of significant
President Ford outlined his program
legislation, rules and regulations
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Thought For Today
"They have healed the wound of my people lightly.
say ing. Pc. ic, peace,' when there is no peace." - Jeremiah
8:11.
"Il must be a peace without victory. Only a peace between
equals can last: only a peace. the very principle of which is
equality. and : common participation in a common benefit."
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th U.S. president.
Reduce Business Regulations
We are on President Ford's side Quarterly, Ford will call an
in his efforts to improve the existing "unprecedented meeting" of the
has 1. of the
Dispatch
Columbus, Ohio
June 5, 1975
Circ: D-221,488
S-334,280
Consumer Advocacy:
Just Who Needs It?
00000
B
EFORE MEMBERS of the U.S.
are operating for the protection of
House of Representatives call
the consumer.
up a Senate-approved measure to
The federal establishment in-
create a federal Consumer Advo-
cludes an Office of Consumer
X
them I
edend
Farm & Dairy (Salem, Ohio)
May 22, 1975
100000
Circ: W-8,999
HELP WE CAN DO WITHOUT!
2 alth
"ARREN, OHIO
TRIBUNE CHRONICLE
a 40,000
APR 12 1975
Egida
Little Support
4921. It
Legislating by public opinion is not
necessarily a good way to run a govern-
ment. But it is not a bad idea for legisla-
tors to have a fairly well tuned car to the
ground to be certain they do not go too far
astray from their constituents' wishes.
BARNESVILLE, CHIO
WHETSTONE
W. 1,300
APR 24 1975 Syndla
aser 08 ЯЧА
IS THIS SOMETHING
WE NEED?
:
A recent survey of Ameri-
TIER
can consumers by the Opin-
ion Research Corporation
indicates that 75 per cent
SABINA. OHIO
ADVERTISER
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2101 15 ЯЧА
APR 2 C 1975 Rill
ОИНТЗМОВ 21HT 21
HELP WE CAN DO WITHOUT!
$1100 raq
guitstas
TOYAL
health
Jago
APR 10 1973
/
Public Is 75% Opposed
To New Consumer Agency
American consumers. by a
75% majority. are opposed to
heard of the Office of Con-
the creation of a new, inde-
sumer Affairs and more than
pendent consumer agency with.
half of these respondents felt
in the Federal Government, ac-
it is doing an effective job.
cording to a nationwide
A
total
of
50%
ZAKERVILLI. 000
II:ES RECORDER
D. 31,000 S. 22,000
of
APR 1 7 1975
5%
Congress: Please Take Note
WHEN WITH RELUCTANCE President Ford
three years have only resulted in the consumer
signed the "Easter basket" tax measure, he
:
paying more. to say nothing of the added tax
took great pains to convey the position the
burden, or deficit swelling. however one looks at
nation cannot stand up under any further
it. with little. or no. consumer benefit.
:
swelling of the Federal deficit by the Congress.
But of course. the results of a poll conducted
L... the
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Ohio
May 24, 1975
Editorials otibil
Consumer's Own Alertness
Would Serve Him Better
THE FEDERAL government may be on
Positively or negatively. There is noth-
the verge of approving a "consumer protec-
ing inherently sinister about lobbyists. Most
tion agency" and the Ohio AFL-CIO wants
pressure groups, in fact, work for "the pub-
a "public representative" to represent
lic interest." They can't help it if their vi-
"consumer interests" in public utility rate
sion is a bit narrow.
cases.
Sometimes, as may well happen with the
There is a problem. however, with con-
medical malpractice insurance problem, the
sumer protection in that the consumer re-
interests represented are all strong enough
NORTH CANTON SUN (Weekly)
Canton, Ohio
May 28, 1975
Editorials
алоД
Public Opposed To
New Consumer Agency
American consumers, by a 75%
fice of Consumer Affairs and more
majority, are opposed to the creation
than half of these respondents felt
of a new, independent consumer
it is doing on effective job.
agency within the Federal Govern-
A total of 50% of the public
RECORD-COURIER (D - - 24,60.)
Kent-Ravenna, Ohio
(Akron Metropolitan Area)
May 14, 1975
nwstC conti sitted
yonegA
don't
Congress is trving again this vear
the person who sold it to them, the
to create a ral
Better Business Bureau, or the
agency even trough consumers artn't
business who made the product or
exactly pounding its doors in tavor of
provided the service.
the proposed pregram.
The poil was conducted by the
NEWS-JO AL 10 - 40,679 19
Mansfie
Ohio S - 48,973)
May 5, 7.5
Battle Lines Drawn
On Consumer Agency
PRESIDENT FORD told the U. studies and supported by a small
S. Chamber of Commerce what it
army of lawyers, accountants, engi-
wanted to hear.
neers and scientists to present their
side.
"I do not believe that we need yet
another federal bureaucracy in
The consumer, on the other hand,
Washington," he told the group at
has no one to argue in his behalf.
Washington
THE JOURNAL HERALD
Dayton, Ohio
May 19, 1975
Consumer Bill
... we doubt that public will be protected
Consumer protection as a governmental
that the nobler goals are best pursued with-
responsibility is clearly an idea that will
out the interference of government.
have to be deait with sooner or later. and
the present bill approved by the Senate is
The Agency for Consumer Advocacy
would, among other things, speak up for
probably as suitable a vehicle for the idea as
consumers in government policy-making
any.
j. We're not at all persuaded that the Agen-
circles. It would also monitor those other
regulatory agencies which if memory
YOUNGSTOWN VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Ohio
May 22, 1975
Consumer Agency Needed?
The idea of consumer protection has
considerable backing in Congress, but
the language forced on the bill to get it
through the Senate last week may make
it more appealing to politicians than to
the pubilc.
To overcome the objections of large
corporations and big labor, special pro-
visions were made exempting collec-
Cincinnati Enquirer
May 28, 1975
First, Make The Old Laws Work
ONE OF THE CAME. Congress ouent to
laws work." In the Senate. where the ater-
b. fore it Passes ny new Laws log the
DAILY THOUGHT
age senator serves on 1c committees and
Tederal burenth r. ey to administer. is to
11, " hit. 14.11 Inthorians much longer
subcommittees, there appears to be too Iii-
make a searching examination of how
ilmo.e this have been civilized. They are only
tle time for the nondramatic work of con-
Ectively overnment is doing the job it is
premonde envilized, and within us there is
gressional oversight.
pposed to do.
the girs persity, persent as the force of gravi-
11; to" revert under stress and strain, under ne-
But at a time when our institutions ar.
Just as 'he squeaky wheel gets the
gleet or temptation In our first natures.
questioned and the wisdom of government
case. separe House and Senate com-
-Walter Lippuann.
policy in many areas seems doubt ful. the
attees are looking into the work of the
opportunity to monitor the effectiveness.
Federal Bur all of Investigation (FBI) and
In the Midwest and the Northeast,
of the federal government is one that can-
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
April 18, 1975
Better, Not More
IN A SEASON that has not produced
Only 13% felt that they had been dealt
good news in great abundance. there is a
with unfairly by some business. Twenty-
ray of hope in the results of a public-opin-
seven percent reported that they had "al-
ion survey just concluded by the Opinion
most always" been treated fairly. and 59%
Research Corp. of Princeton. N.J., at the
said they had "usually" been treated fairly.
Columbus, Ohio
May 21, 1975
CITIZEN
(D-118,732)
guitoetor9
Some watchdog
Whatever justification there may have
These exceptions seem to show that
been for creating a new Consumer Protection
Congress really isn't sure what it wants in the
Agency is fast being whittled away by
consumer protection field.
Congress.
The need for a new consumer agency is
The bill approved by the Senate the other
questionable to begin with-and it's even more
day has so many exceptions in it that knowing
questionable when the scope of the new
.... i for the
reriristed
Athens, Ohio
May 21, 1975
MES
Protecting Consumers
Ralph Naders notwithstanding. every con-
illusory services of the federal government
sumer in the country should be opposed to the
down to the consumer.
creation of an "Agency for Consumer Ad-
Add to those forthcoming piles of federal
vocacy" by Congress.
paper the proposed legal powers of the Agency
Last week. the Senate passed (61-23) a
for Consumer Advocacy. and the sum total
measure that would establish such an agency
would be more regulatory confusion at greater
next Jan. 1. Now. the House of Representatives
taxpayer expense. For instance. the agency
is considering like legislation. and there is a
would be empowered to take other federal
strong chance that the House bill will also be
agencies to court, in the interest of the con-
Cincinnati Ensuirer
June 9, 1975
There's A Better Way
RESULTS OF A special study on how
be solved by better management rather
consumer complaints. That is the he art
ft ral agencies respond to consumers'
than a new layer of government the ACA
of the problem and the key to the solu-
complaints provide yet another reason
would impose, the study makes clear that
tion.
for the House to make certain that the
many agencies lack an effective means of
A
ncy for Consumer Advocacy (ACA)
handling consumer complaints promptly.
Despite the experience consumers
- becomes law.
Congress and the White House have
have with long delays from federal agen-
"s things stand now, federal agencies
the ability to solve this problem of ineffi-
cies, they are wise in rejecting by a 3-1
margin any notion that a new agency to
cincinnati Enquirer
June 4, 1975
:
A Consumer 'Aggravacy' Agency?
A SENATE WHICH by its own admis-
through 1978. and the inevitable expense
sion has failed to look after the best
to which the agency would put business
interests of the nation's consumers. has
to comply with new federal inquiries.
failed them again in its decision to estab-
Make no mistake about it: Every cost c:
:
lish an Agency for Consumer Advocacy
business is passed on to the consumer.
:
(ACA).
Consumer interests are too diverse to
:
The ACA would create another level of
be represented by any one agency. For
bureaucracy between the American con-
consumers are also producers and manu-
Cincinnati Post 3 Star
May 27, 1975
Editorial Page
10000000
Spotty consumer protection
Whatever justification there may
ka pipeline and anything related to gun
have been for creating a new consumer
control.
protection agency is fast being whittled
These exceptions seem to show that
away by Congress.
Congress really isn't sure what it wants
The bill approved by the Senate the
in the consumer protection field.
other day has so many exceptions in it
The need for a new consumer agency
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Ohio
May 19, 1975
A Busybody We Don't Need
THE WIDE margin by which the Senate
one is looking after the interests of the or-
voted to limit debate on the consumer pro-
dinary citizens.
tection agency bill was the tip-off that most
Nevermind that that is the function of
of the senators had their minds made up
all the agencies to begin with. And nover-
before the debate began and weren't about
mind that the interference of yet another
to be confused by the facts.
party in every hearing is going to double or
Perhaps it is simply too hard for many
triple the normal delay.
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
May 3, 1975
well
No More Protection, Please
By 1. obert Clere
BOOKER OR LA PTR. comeone's soing to
For those included to billstes at that linc,
1. FOR ONE. don't want any patt of
the 1:, drive the 180.11 name to government
101 strugghten one think on richt now: All
system as it 13 presently constituted " i:
1.1. 11+. people dist protected 10.4 about as
this bonevolent concern 1:1" government for
tends mc that J paid for en anno: ine
"H : ; they can thested 0 afford. Futher
the colutors and safety of the consumer does
tion interlock system on a I'E'V car insi
It: of mus -11°11 on the live;
blast cour cheap. Get down tin cases and the
because the government was concerned !t.
the general 3.789 C nothing crumf faig
cosis are mull man could elect 10 pay
I might not buckle up for service, 8191
011018 P: TC of respect for gov-
for the kind and quality vot service provided.
can live usih il or pay to have 11 discuss.
charge, or pecketbook.
Ed. 1 can't say that I've been impresses iii
i VOLE Rt SINI NX of government
the costs ihat are passed along to 1'!".
! 10% re rill -perionces should 16.
required "V agencies he ann in H:S7 with the
taxes and higher product copy. so 11
Editorials
BEACON JOURNAL (D - 173,224
Busybody We Don't Need:
Akron, Ohio S - 210,039)
April 24, 1975
H New Consumer Agency
DESPITE an April 17 letter from Presi-
protection agency between fisce! 1976 7"!
dent Ford to Congres: opposing the crea-
fiscal 1973. And there is: even less justifi...
tion of an independent federal. agency to
tion when the chief function of the agency
represent consumers before other agencies.
will be to nose around in private affairs.
and the courts, work on the legislation has
No matter what the proponents of 1.13
been steadily proceeding.
consumer legislation may say about their
intent, it should be clear from the content
It would be unrealistic to expect Con-
of the bill that it authorizes the kind of bil-
gress to stop consideration of a measure
simply because the President expressed op-
reaucratic interference that can bring 1'
position. It should r.ot, however, be unrea-
economy to i halt while bringing on price
increases in everything from toothpicks to
...
World
Tulsa, Okla.
June 3, 1975
Circ: M-119,081
S-196,552
The Loaded Question
OPPONENTS of a bill creating
ting up the additional agency say
a new Consumer Protection Agency
that we already have plenty of gov-
have made much of a poil by Opin-
ernment agencies to protect con-
ion Research Corp. showing that
sumers, and it's just a matter of
- - - - -
75 per cent of those questioned
making them work better. How do
said they were against the legisla-
you feel? Do you favor setting up
in a in .. .....
....
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
May 15, 1975
Ford Should Veto ACA
sdT
ONGRESSIONAL wheels are
ample, the new agency is specifical-
C
grinding inexorably toward pas-
ly prohibited from interfering in any
sage of legislation creating a new
labor dispute or any case before the
Agency for Consumer Advocacy,
National Labor Relations Board.
which the country-needs about like it
Labor leaders demanded and got a
needs another Vietnam war. About complete exemption of in the bill. It is
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sun -
April 12, 1975
44,339)
Consumers Favor 'As Is'
If the overwhelming majority of
in the consumer field. most of the peo-
American consumers have their way.
ple interviewed had heard of the Office
Congress will again shelve the idea of
of Consumer Affairs. the Consumer
setting up a super consumer advocate
Product Safety Commission and the
in Washington.
Environmental Protection Agency, and
P
most felt they were doing effective
Although the empowering legislation,
jobs.
"The Consumer Protection Agency Act
of 1975. has been endorsed by an im-
Thus given the choice between creat-
pressive 11-1 vote in the Senate's
ing a new agency or making existing
Government Operations Committee,
ones more effective, they strongly
..
ferreme present agencies by
WORLD (D - 117,736 S - 193,984)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
April 23, 1975
'2l 2A' tovo7 гтотигло).
adj
to
to
If
In
bits
Measuring The Cost
\
ONE OF the ways to justify some
ful agency with the new magic word
new spending by Government is to
-Consumer.
compare it with a much larger ex-
It would make almost as much sense
penditure for an unpopular cause.
to say we ought to set up several ad-
ditional social welfare agencies
GATE CITY JOURNAL
Nyssa, Oregon (W-1,716)
May 8, 1975
Virga
covlsemedT ti 197979
IS THIS SOMETHING WE NEED?
A recent survey of American consumers by the Opinion
Research Corporation indicates that 75 per cent favor improv-
ing existing Federal consumer protection agencies. Only 13
per cent favor creating a new one. Nevertheless, legislation
yor't
bofore the Senate would authorize $60 million to create an
Agency for Consumer Advocacy (ACA) and operate it for
a
DAILY ARGUS OBSERVER 11- - 5,00
Ontario, Oregon
April 19, 1975
Consumers Prefer to do it Themselves
If the overwhelming majority of American
government.
consumers have their way, Congress will
Asked about present federal agencies in the
again shelve the idea of setting up a super
consumer field, most of the people in-
consumer advocate in Washington.
terviewed had heard of the Office of Consumer
Monday Fred Huling Sr. reported to the
Affairs, the Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission and the Pi -
DEMOCRAT-HERALL (D'- 18,447)
Albany, Oregon
May 1, 1975
V6N
exateim notslugeR
Are gains worth costs?
President Gerald Ford plans to call
Others don't do nearly as much
the heads of 10 federal regulatory
good and pcke at social change at
agencies together soon. He wants to
disproportionate economic expense.
discuss with them whether the gains
to be gotten from so-called consumer.
At this point, though, it is less
protection regulations and laws are
important to detail the problems than
worth the costs.
it is for people in government to be
thinking in terms of costs of social
Ford didn't present many specifics,
programs compared with their
that President
OREGONIAN
Portland, Oregon
May 22, 1975
Portland Oregonian 5/22/75
Regulatory mistake
The U.S. Senate's decisive endorsement last
week, by more than a two-to-one margin, of a
new federally funded Consumer Protection
Agency virtually guarantees that this ill-defined,
bureaucratic monster will be turned loose on us
by this Congress.
The bill is still in the House Government
Operations Committee, but its veto-proof pas-
sage is assured by the three-to-one assent given
the bill last year.
The CPA concept - allowing consumers
who are ill-served in the marketplace to have a
soxerment locvs for their and
The Derrick
Oil City, Pa.
June 5, 1975
Circ: AM-14,000
Derrick Opinion
Another
Superagency?
The Senate has passed, and the House has
Meanwhile the government should see that the
indicated it might also, legislation which would
regulatory agencies already established either do
establish a federal Agency for Consumer Advocacy
the job even-handed both for producer and con-
sumer, or cease to exist. As fcr those industries
(ACA).
President Ford has expressed his displeasure
which market shoddy products or items with built-
at this congressional action. Ford has pointed out
in obsolescence, it seems that energy costs and
superagency
shortages might take care of that.
News
New Castle, Pa.
June 2, 1975
TedionA Circ: D-23,215
Our editorial opinion
A consumer agency
CONGRESS IS trying again this year ing it "typical of the tactics used over
to create a federal consumer advocacy
the years by those determined to pre-
agency, even though consumers aren't
vent creation of the agency." But the
exactly pounding its doors in favor of
survey's professionalism has received
the proposed program.
the approval of the Roper poll-taking
Consumers were recently asked. in a
outfit which called it valid.
Not Another Federal Agency
Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh, Pennsy Ivania
May 27, 1975
Is
THERE anybody in his right mind
government. cannot be trusted com-
who would be skeptical about the
pletely. They are subject to the sins
Circ: D-219,435
establishment of a federal consumer
of excess and arbitrariness. Some have
protection agency? We hope so. Con-
a pathological hatred of automobiles
sumers and businessmen have been
or a psychiatric fear of "waste" or a
protected right down to their last
guilt about high . living standards.
penny, or nearly so, by an alphabet
They'd like to legislate the tastes and
soup of federal regulations, regula-
buying habits of a whole nation of
tors, commissions, bureaus and agen-
people.
cies.
In government, the FTC, FCC,
The idea behind consumer protec-
FEA, CAB, FAA, FDC and so on have
tien thrauah fedoval mnt
.1 lact . mixed speend of to
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanıa
May 21, 1975
Some Watchdog
Whatever justification there may have been
These exceptions seem to show that Con-
for creating a new consumer-protection
gress really isn't sure what it wants in the
consumer-protection field.
agency is fast being whittled away by Con-
*
*
gress.
The need for a new consumer agency is
The bill approved by the Senate the other
questionable to begin with-and it's even more
susentions in :s that knowing
questionahie when the scone of the new agency
Altoona, Pennsylvania
May 20, 1975
ALTOODA MIRELP
PM - 34,645
As the Editor Sees It
An Insidious Bill
P
ERHAPS Pennsylvania's two sen-
States Chamber of Commerce in
ators, Hugh Scott and Richard
Washington his agency was the
Schweiker, should give a little more
"most dangerous" in Washington.
attention to the people they repre-
He referred to its almost absolute
sent instead of to Ralph Nader.
powers. pointing out how it could bar
Senators Scott and Schweiker
from the market arbitrarily any
found themselves largely among the
product in America.
Leftists who passed the Senate bill
We have a multitude of organiza-
to create a new Agency for Consum-
tions, in government and out, advis-
er Advocacy, 61 to 28.
-
ing and protecting the consumer.
President Ford has expressed his
The net result of these and many
Editorial wrapoup
What the rest to are saying
7889
cou-
CONSUMER BUREAUS
The cause of the consumer
and
being touted in Harrisburg is
being championed in Washing-
ton, too, and in both cases the
consumer stands to lose.
Last month we pointed out
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
(Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area)
May 15, 1975
NEWS TRIBUNE
D.M,464 464
In our opinion:
Is a new agency needed?
Congress seems to be heading toward the creation of another
federal agency . one supposedly with a lot of voter appeal. This
is the Agency for Consumer Advocacy. Its role would be to
represent consumers before government agencies in dealing
:- would be o
REVAL JUI, PA
MERCHANDISER
x. CIRC.N.AVAIL.
-
11:1Y 1 4 1975
Bynda
Public Is 75% Opposed
olaigo
To New Consumer Agency
American consumers, by a
!bob
Given a choice between cre-
75% majority, are opposed to
ating a new consumer agency
the creation of a new, inde-
or taking the steps necessary to
pendent consumer agency with-
make existing consumer agen-
in the Federal Cidvernment, ac-
cies more effective, the re-
cording to a nationwide survey
won 21
spondents strongly favored im-
of public attitudes released by
proving the present agencies by
Opinion Research Corporation..
a margin of 75% to 13%.
The survey found that 13%
A clear majority of the pub
Irwin, Pennsylvania
(Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area)
May 5, 1975
New agency
is unpopular
American consumers, by a 75 per cent majority, are opposed
to the creation of a new, independent consumer agency within
the federal government, according to a nationwide survey of
public attitudes released by Opinion Research Corporation.
The survey found that 13 per cent of consumers would support
efforts now under way in Congress to enact legislation
establishing the Agency for Consumer Advocacy, which
proponents of the bill say will give the consumer a larger voice
in helping shape government decisions.
SPIRIT (D - 6,750)
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
April 26, 1975
Two More Bureaus Needed?
The cause of the consumer being touted
asked opposed the national consumer
in Harrisburg is being championed in
agency. A pool by the National Federation
Washington. too. and in both cases the
of Independent Business shows 84 percent
consumer stands to lose.
against such legislation.
Last month we pointed out here that
Government at the state and federal
already
loaded
with
HERALD (D - 8,771)
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
April 26, 1975
00000000
Do It Themselves
If the overwhelming majority of
N.J., conducted the survey, which was
American consumers have their way,
commissioned by The Business Round-
Congress will again shelve the idea of
table. A total of 2,038 people of voting
setting up a super consumer advocate in
age were interviewed in their homes
ton
Washington.
between Jan. 10 and Feb. 3, 1975 All sec-
Although the empowering legislation,
tions of the country and all population
"mo Concumer Protection Agency Act
groups were represented.
NEWS-CHRONICLE (s. W. 5,178)
Shippenburg, Pennsylvanıa
(Harrisburg Metropolitan Area)
April 25, 1975
Not another bureau, please!
The cause of the consumer being touted
Protection Agency Act of 1975. It is aimed
protect the consumer. Poor quality
in Harrisburg is being championed in
at protecting the consumer against poor
products and service are readily rejected
Washington, too, and in both cases the
products and service. It would cost $60
by consumers. They don't buy. That's bad
consumer stands to lose.
million to start.
for business.
Last month we pointed out here that
There is a big question whether the
The consumer is his own advocate in a
Pennsylvania's legislature was on the
people need any consumer bureaus, but
way that gets results, usually without red
beink of emeatine MO
centainly than don't need the Mereues
tore
TIMES (D - 39,750)
Reading, Pennsylvania
April 25, 1975
!
Little support
Legislating by public opinion poll is not necessarily a
good way to run a government. But it is not a bad idea for
legislators to have a fairly well-tuned ear to the ground to
be certain they do not go too far astray from their
constituents' wishes.
Thus, when a nationwide poll conducted by the
... n Company of NL finds these
HERALD (D - 5,746)
Titusville, Pennsylvania
April 24, 1975
Consumer Agency Needed?
For some reason, not understood by us, the
answer to most of our country's problems, in
Washington's view, is to establish another agency.
11 makes little matter that agencies have already
been established to handle the situation. It matters
Fith that red tape and bureaucracy are strangling
private enterprise. And for some unknown reason
Washington can't bring itself to the private view.
That view is when an agency or a committee isn't
functioning properly then make it work or get rid of
it.
A case in point is the pending consumer repre-
putation LILL (8020). That iition
JOURNAL (D - 4,419)
Corry, Pennsylvania
(Erie Metropolitan Area)
April 24, 1975
In our opinion
Two more bureaus needed?
The cause of the consumer being
those asked opposed the national con-
touted in Harrisburg is being cham-
sumer agency. A pool by the National
pioned in Washington, too, and in both
Federation of Independent Business
cases the consumer stands to lose.
shows 84 percent against such legisla-
Last month we pointed out here
tion.
that Pennsylvania's legislature was
Governments at the state and
of creating a new govern-
federal levels especially, are already
NEWS-DISPATCH (D - 11,000)
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
(Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area)
April 23, 1975
By J.G.B.
Under this title since Tuesday. Oct
17, 1922. Orig nated and wr tten by
C.M. Bomberger until 1950
If be: considered
Not Another C.:o!
recently indicating that a
again. win 4PP nents. such as
cross-section of consumers, by
There apparently IS no let-up
the Roundtable group.
a 75 per cent majority, are
by some in Congress to push
agreeing even that there are
firmly opposed to creation of
through enactment into law of
needed areas for improvement
such a new so-called in-
a pending consumer
in consumer adv ocacy circles.
dependent consumer agency,
representation proposal to
But the place for improvement
with only a scant 13 per cent of
establish a new umbrella-type
IS in better application. im-
those queried being in support
Consumer Advocacy agency,
plementation and enforcement
of same. Moreover, more than
VALLEY INDEPENDENT (D - 16,38;;
Monessen, Pennsylvania
(Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area)
April 23, 1975
For the consumers?
IT'S BECOMING fashionable these
Health Administration (OSHA), was
days for legislators to want to do
set up in 1971, it estimated its first
something for the consumer. After all
year's budget at about $31 million.
it's politically expedient to promise
Its estimate for 1976 is $116 million.
the taxpayer something whether you
There are all kinds of examples of
deliver or not.
how Congress has provided agencies
and services to the consumer which
Political figures make a habit of
promising all kinds of things, often-
eventually became financially bur-
densome
INDEPENDENT (w - 6, 300)
Souderton, Pennsylvania
(Philadelphia Metro Area)
April 23, 1975
Indian Valley
Opinion and Review
A6 Souderton Independent, Wednesday, April 23, 1975
Editorial
IS THIS SOMETHING WE NEED?
A recent survey of American consumers by the Opinion
Research Corporation indicates that 75 per cent favor improv-
ing existing Federal consumer protection agencies. Only 13
per cent favor creating a new one. Nevertheless. legislation
the Senate would authorize $60 million to create an
RECORD (D - 3,844)
Ridgway, Pennsylvanıa
April 23, 1975
Who needs it?
The antics of our legislators never
governor go along with this wild idea it
cease to amaze US. They continue to
will mean that the state will hire new
spend money as if the well will never
people to protect the consumer from
go dry.
those hired to protect the consumer.
The situation has deteriorated so
Confusing, isn't it?
badly that they are now spending your
Under a pre-arranged compromise,
money and mine even before they get
the Consumer Advocate will fight for
it.
both the farmer and the consumer.
All this despite the fact that these
How the same agency can do this is
same lawmakers face a monumental
enough to blow one's mind. The far-
S. S, i'll.
PRESS
v. 4,500
APR 22 1975
Consumer
Agencies Not
Doing The Job
Need For Another
Is Opposed By
Majority Poll
¥
The majority of the American
people, according to a recently
revealed opinion poll. do not
believe this country needs
Consumer Agencies
another bureaucratic agency to
A
Continued from Page 1
look after consumer interests.
Yet. the 94th - Congress seems
Senate committee. Ralph Nader
is- 1.0 time
Consumers Don't
Want New Agency
1 If the overwhelming majority. of
than half of the 13 per cent who initially
American consumers have their way,
favored such an agency changed their
Congress will again shelve the idea of
minds when told that the bill calls for the
setting up a super consumer advocate in
government to spend $60 million to set up
Washington.
and operate the new agency over the
Although the empowering legislation,
first three years.
"The Consumer Protection Agency Act
A total of 12 per cent of the public had
of 1975," has been endorsed by an 11-1
no opinion either way.
vote in the Senate's Government
Opinion Research Corp. of Princeton,
Operations Committee, American
N.J., conducted the survey, which was
consumers, by a 75 per cent majority,
commissioned by The Business
total of 0,022 people of
THE STATE
Columbia, South Carolina
May 18, 1975
Federal Consumer
Advocates Not Needed
THE NEXT collision between
ready to embrace a new agency
President Ford and Congress is
which can bedevil business and in-
likely to be over the question of
dustry and increase costs, much of
creating an Agency. for Consumer
which will be passed through to. the
Advocacy.
consumer the agency is supposed
The U. S. Senate voted over-
to protect.
whelmingly for the legislation on
The new agency would have no
Thursday and sent it to the House. regulatory authority itself but
POST
Charleston, South Carolina
June 10, 1975
Circ: D-41,121
0000000
ever 1ST
109-M sorto
Unsound And Costly
Legislation creating an inde- but through failure of the bu-
pendent Agency for Consumer
reaucracy to do its job.:
Advocacy (ACA) has been passed
It is time for the Congress and
by the Senate, and is expected to
the American people to recognize
i :
Enterprise
Wilmot, South Dakota
June 12, 1975
Circ: W-961
Is This Something We Need ? , :
A recent survey of American consumers by
the Opinion Research Corporation indicates
that 75 per cent favor improving existing
Federal consumer protection agencies. Only 13
per cent favor creating a new one. Neverthe-
- " with
Capital Journal
Pierre, South Dakota
May 16, 1975
Circ: E-4,100
MORE REGULATION OF EVERYBODY
It is with a sense of dismay and considerable
foreboding that we note that the U.S. Senate has
passed a bill providing for creation of new
federal regulatory agency to be known as the
Consumer Protection Agency.
Ostensibly the purpose of this agency would be
to establish standards of quality for products
sold to consumcers Manufacturers and proces.
Brookings, South Dakota
May 20, 1975
KNOCKING REGISTER
Where more tax
dollars are headed
surprises no one yet many people gT: ace at the thought of still
The pending move to vote yet ano. r agency into law probably
more The tax Senate dollars earmarked for big gui ernment.
MITCHELL REPUBLIC (E - 17,053)
Mitchell, South Dakota
April 10, 1975
плагтов
Editor's Opinion
A $60 Million Agency
When with reluctance President
covering all sections of the nation. and
Ford signed the "Easter basket" tax
all income, population. educational levels,
measure, he took great pains to convey
and occupational groups found 75 per
the position the nation cannot stand up
cent opposed to this legislation. Only
KINGSPORT, TENN.
TIMES
D. 22,500
APR 14 1975
OPINION
Do-it-yourself consumerism
If the overwhelming majority of
Opinion Research Corp. of Princeton,
cent of consumers believe they are "al-
American consumers have their way,
N.J., conducted the survey, which was
most always" treated fairly by business,
Congress will again shelve the idea of
commissioned by The Business Round-
while 50 per cent feel they are "usually"
setting up a super consumer advocate in
table. A total of 2,038 people of voting
treated fairly. Thirteen per cent said
Washington.
age were interviewed in their homes
they have been treated unfairly.
between Jan. 10 and Feb. 3, 1975. All
Yet even in cases in which people
Although the empowering legisla-
sections of the country and all popula-
have been dissatisfied with some
tion, "The Consumer Protection
tion groups were represented.
product or service, the survey showed
Agency Act of 1975." has been endorsed
413.18 there holiovo the hosi places to an in
15:10:1b3
noiniqO
-i
MT. PLEASANT, TENN.
RECORD
W. CIRC N AVAIL
APR 21 1975
Ryvilla
- IS THIS SOMETHING WE NEED?
A recent survey of American consumers by the Opinion
Research Corporation indicates that 75 per cent favor improv-
ing existing Federal consumer protection agencies. Only 13
per cent favor creating a new one. Nevertheless, legislation
Editorial
Opinion
Jack Bickers
meantime, how could a farmer make
intelligent plans?
Several months ago, von.
In fact, beside national security
.mion in this sport that the Congress
agencies there is only one government
ould avoid creation of a super-agency
department that would be exempt from
ader something called the "Consumer
interference from the proposed agency.
rotection Agency Act."
You may have guessed that it is the Labor
Now, our position has been confirmed
Department. Organized labor was able to
a nationwide scientific poll that in-
exert enough pressure on lawmakers to
icates the general public does not want or
have any agencies dealing with labor
el the need for such a massive super-
disputes exempt. Decisions of the
WORKY
gency.
National Labor Relations Board, for
TE:.
Basically, the Consumer Protection
example, would never be interfered with.
gency Act, Bill S200, which will be voted
All other executive departments could
pon soon in both houses of the Congress,
have their hands tied by the CPA.
MAY 1 1975
alls for creation of a giant, new govern-
The Opinion Research Corporation of
i
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, Tenn.
June 6, 1975
Circ: D-216,286
S-287,068
Listening To Complaints
ONE OF THE strongest com-
agencies. She finds that the re-
plaints among citizens is that no-
sponse time for several is pretty
body listens to them.
bad. A study she commissioned
Things have become so bad
showed federal agencies do not do
that almost every major newspaper
enough evaluation of how they han-
in the nation has established a de-
dle complaints, have no consistent
partment to serve as an intermedi-
policy for handling telephone com-
ary for citizens with problems. The
plaints and are inconsistent in the
schemes they set up to classify
Commercial Appeal's Action,
Please! column is such a
such complaints.
NEWS-FREE PRESS
(E-65,000)
Chattanooga, Tennessee (S-45,000
May 22, 1975
emisiqmo5 oT
"Avoid A Consumer victator
Everybody wants to protect the
the pollution-control catalytic con-
verters? What about the consumer
consumer" these days. Many want.
to do it by government action. with a
who wants to start his car without
federal Agency for Consumer Advo-
being assaulted by the sound of buzz-
cacy being in prime consideration.
ers and a refusal of the ignition to
minds us of the Occupational
unlock until all of the required safe-
best cogom
Southeast Farm & Livestock
Knoxville, Tennessee
May 1, 1975
1
Editorial
Opinion
Jack Bickers
Stop The Super-Agency
Several months ago, we voiced an
Our objection is based largely on the
opinion in this space that the Congress
proposed agency's authority to dabble in
should avoid creation of a super-agency
matters where other, long-established
under something called the "Consumer
government departments now have
Protection Agency Act."
authority.
Now, our position has been confirmed
For example, if the U.S. Department of
by a nationwide scientific poll that in-
Agriculture's normal regulating authority
dicates the general public does not want or
should be challenged by just one person or
feel the need for such a massive super-
by just one action-hungry bureaucrat in
WAR 2 1 1975
The
Act
Of
1975
A
undergloyment rises and knowledgeable about such which commented:
the marketplace. not another
purchasing power of the
matters.
"Consider the single issue
Washington bureaucrat.
if strucks. it IS more
This particular bill simply which has recently engaged a
S. 200 is not a consumer
estential than eve! 11:11 con-
creates another expensive new lot of public attention: the
protection bill. It IS a consumer
is obtain tull sctisfaction
bureaucracy to represent "lia"
tradeofts between safety and
beller and "-"
deception
bill.
Your
Courier-Times
Tyler, Texas
June 6, 1975
Circ: D-9,637
S-37,483
Consumers Need Protection From
Consumer Protection Groups Now
It seems that the last thing America
that federal agencies now specify how
needs today is another consumer protec-
large toilet partitions must be, and how
tion agency but that is exactly what the
frequently spitoons must be cleaned.
nation will get if Senate Bill 200 be-
The Occupational Safety and Health
comes law.
Act (OSHA) rules specify the size,
This legislation. which proposes the
shape and number of toilet seats requir-
"Agency for Consumer Advocacy." is ed in each restroóm of a business office.
only
bobeennU bus yItcoD
LEVELLAND, TEXAS
SUN NEWS
D. 4,000 1.
JUN 1 1975
Unneeded bureaucracy
The banner of consumerism is phasized in a recent address to
in the forefront of a march by
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
Congress to establish a new bu-
ample federal tools exist already
Advocate
Victoria, Tex.
May 27, 1975
Circ: D-25,719
S-25,311
EDITORIALS
Costly and Unneeded
Our states and federal government
the question. who is the consumer?
are drowning the nation in a flood of
How many consumers have the same
regulations. acts and laws. while
interests. the same goals. the same
introducing hundreds and hundreds of
hang-ups? As columnist James
other bills proposing more and more
Kilpatrick asked: "Does the con-
regulation.
sumer want ignition interlocks. safety
A legislature or Congress doesn't
bumpers and costly anti-smog
consider it's been a good session
devices? Or does the consumer want
unless a new series of legislation is
an inexpensive car? How is the ad-
Weekly Livestock Reporter
Ft. Worth, Texas
May 22, 1975
Circ: 12,900
MAYBE TH CONSUMER NEEDS DEFINITION
One of th' weird developmints in
necessary Agencies and jerkin' ih'
Congress recently has been th' bill to
slack outta those that are not gittin'
create a inp C. Ad-
th' job done as it was intended when
a
le
they were set up.
www.tigger this is to" of Th'
Naturally. th Naders and other
Consumer and th' idee seems to be
folks we smilingly refer to as
gatherin' some momentum as th'
consumer Advocates would relish a
sponsors point out that it is jint a little
sounding board of their very own and
thin layer bein' added to th' Bur-
an A. ney to charge windmills fer
C mutsi 00
190m in inver it's -:- .....) being
1
LAMPASAS, TEXAS
RECORD
F. 3,700
MAY 22 1975 Bysicles
Unneeded Bureaucracy
The banner of consumerism is in the forefront of a march
by Congress to establish a new bureaucracy which will create
hundreds of federal jobs and cost the taxpayers an estimated
TIMES HERALD (E - 230,000
Dallas, Texas
S- 275,000)
assessm May 22, 1975
FELDER. MCKNIGHT
Watch out for watchdog
IT HAPPENED 30 swiftly during
ther flowering of the Big Brother arm
departments in size, conrols and cost."
from Washington? Or is it a duplicat-
He got. to the core of the matter
the hours of Cambodian crisis that
ing device that eventually will harass
when he observed that we now have
most citizens didn't realize it. but we
have another deficit-swelling bureauc-
and handcuff American business and
laws on the books providing for truth
in lending truth in labeling and pack-
Houston, Texas S - 363,711)
This is madness /
May 22, 1975
CHICKINE (1)-299,926) 22%)
Sweeping and loosely drawn federal the EPA can and/or must assume
environmental laws have enabled
powers no one dreamed was in its
dedicated activists and social planners
province or that the EPA did not wish
to not only slowly assume a strangle-
to assume.
hold on almost any physical change in
The Agency for Consumer Advocacy
the country but also to arrogate unto
would be a parallel case. The agency
themselves the effective power to die-
would he empowered — with certain
tate the life-styles and economic well-
exceptions. some highly hypocritical
being of the individual citizens.
- to intervene in, participate in and
It has been a frightening and contin-
challenge in court any action of other
AMARILLO DAILY NEWS
Amarillo, Texas
May 21, 1975
Will the Office of
Consumer Affairs yield Its
Give Daddy
prerogatives to the new
Agency for Consumer
Your Hand
Advocacy? Will the
Consumer Product Sufety
Three federal agencies set
Commission hand its
up in recent years by
business over to the ACA?
Congress are dedicated to
And will the Environmental
the proposition that the
Protective Agency share
American consumer needs
its advocacy chores with the
new overall agency that
to
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Amother Agency?
A consumer protection agency that the people
arporently don't particularly want has moved a step
cours. realization by a Senate vote.
The Senate voted for the bill Tuesday. and the
action virtually assured congressional passage of
ilik bill because the House passed similar legislation
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THURSDAY. MAY 15, 1975
Public Busybody
WITH THE crushing of a Sen-
try-the example is merely hypo-
ate filibuster the other day, crea-
thetical-to have air bags installed
tion of a federal "consumer pro-
in all automobiles. What if
no)
tection agency" becomes almost a
there are those of us who do not
certainty. More's the pity.
wish airbags in our cars-on
The CPA, retitled Agency for
grounds of cost, if no other? Is
Consumer Advocacy, was defeated
that not our own business? Is a
last year only through a deter-
government agency to decide for
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALL
Dallas, Texas
May 15, 1975
DALLAS TIMES HERALD
EDNORMLS
2-B-***Thurs.. May 15. 1975
Consumer agency
THE ISSUE: Should Congress
ities that all federal agencies
create a Consumer Protection Ag.
should feel towards the people.
ency?
And what Congress will end up
creating is another layer of federal
THE PROPOSED creation of an
government with more federal em-
independent "Consumer Protection
ployes, millions of dollars in more
Agency" within the federal bu-
funds, and more redtape to reduce
c -. Ste federal
AMERICAN STATESMAN
Austin, Texas
May 7, 1975
Unneeded Agency
The U.S. Senate is debating this
consumers involving apparent law
week a bill to create a federal
violations or other anti-consumer
consumer protection agency which
practices.
President Gerald Ford has said he
will veto.
If laws and regulations already on
Senate sponsors hope they have the
the books were enforced, the
would
have
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Texas
May 2, 1975
AMARILLO CLOBE-THMES
JAMES 1.. WHYTE
Vice President and General Manager
WESLEY S. IZZARD
Editor-in-fhief
Page 34
Friday, May 2, 1975
Untying the Knots
"All too often, the federal government promulgates
new rules and regulations which raise costs - and
consumer prices at the same time - to achieve small or
limited social benefits."
Amen, amen.
The statement above was made by President Ford in an
KERM i. TEXAS
NEWS
IW 3 200
MAY 1, 1975
V
Who Knows Best?
verito
The majority of the American people. according to a
recently revealed opinion poll, do not believe this country
needs another bureaucratic agency to look after consumer
interests.
Yet, the 94th Congress seems more determined than any
of its predecessors to enact a law creating such an agency,
HERALD
Plainview, Texas
April 27, 1975
Other Side Of Coin
Take almost any position you wish and the
ports it.
chances are good that you'll find a poll that sup-
Even so, it is encouraging to occasionally read
the results of polls and surveys that are the exact
opposite of what we previously have been told.
have
Take consumerism, for instance. Americans
Avalanche - Journal
Lubbock, Texas
Morning edition
April 25, 1975
(Circ. 56,265)
PLAINS
AGRICULTURE
By DUANE HOWELL
PRESIDENT FORD HAS CALJ ED ON CONGRESS to post-
SOME DEGREE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION is well and
pone further action on S-200, a bill creating a new federal
good. of course: The Pure Food and Drug Art passed back in
Agency for Consumer Advocacy.
1906. for example. is one that has helped to provide the
He has expressed his views in letters to Sen. Abraham
American consumer with an assurance of clean. wholesome
Ribicoff. D-Conn.: Rep. Jack Brooks, D-Tex.; and Rep. Harley
food unmatched anywhere else in the world. It was needed
Staggers, D-W. Va.
legislation because it provided the consumer with a protection
The President wrote:
she could not provide for herself.
Of more recent origin but in similar vein is the government
flammability standard for children's sleepwear. By May 1. all
"I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT WE NEED yet another federal
children's sleepwear through Size 14 will come under this
bureaucracy in Washington with its attendant costs of 360
protection. Few will quarrel with the need for protectinz those
PRINCETON HERALD (w - 475)
Princeton, Texas
TIMES (w - 1,325)
Farmersville, Texas
(both Dallas Metropolitan Area)
April 24, 1975
PI FEATURES
EDITORIAL
NADER NADIR
Consumer activist Ralph Nader keeps reaching new lows. And if
the American people don't start urging their Congressmen to quit
giving so much attention to Mr. Nader. things will get so low you
won't any longer recognize the United States as a free country.
A local businessman came into the office the other day to order a
rubber stamp. He must use it to stamp a sticker to be placed on
VIDORIAN (w - 1,875)
Viaor, Texas
(Beaumont/Port Arthur Metro Area)
April 24, 1975
alphotib3
am editorial
IS THIS SOMETHING WE NEED?
A recent survey of American consumers by the Opinion
Research Corporation indicates that 75 per cent favor im-
proving existing Federal consumer protection agencies. Only 13
per cent favor creating a new one. Nevertheless, legislation
CLEURRE TEXAS
Crite -v: The
D. 1000
APR 20 1975
I Editorials
CONSUMERS PREFER TO DO IT THEMSÉLVES
If the overwhelming majority of American consum-
ers have their way, Congress will again shelve the
idea of setting up a super consumer advocate in
Washington.
Although the empowering legislation, "The Con-
sumer Protection Agency Act of 1975," has been on-
dorsed by an impressive 11-1 vote in the Senate's
Government Operations Committee, American con-
APR 17 1975
Most Citizens Are Opposed
To Federal Consumer Agency
If the overwhelming majority of Thus given the choice between
American consumers have their creating a new agency or making
way, Congress will again shelve the
existing ones more effective. they
idea of setting up a super consumer
strongly favored improving present
advocate in Washington.
agencies by 75 per cent to 13 per
Although the empowering
cent. as noted.
legislation. "The Consumer
The survey also found that 27 per
Protection Agency Act of 1975," has cent of consumers believe ihry are
been endorsed by an impressive 11-1 "almost always" treated fairly by
in the
KILGORE THAS
HEAD REBALD
D. 5,500
anositi) 180M
APR 16 1975
Editorial Opinion Chole Invebe4 oT
Who Knows Best:
People or Nader?
The majority of the American people, according to
a recently revealed opinion poll, do not believe this
country needs another bureaucratic agency to look after
consumer interests.
Yet, the 94th Congress seems more determined than
any of its predecessors to enact a law creating such an
agency. regardless of what the people may want.
According to a nationwide survey of public attitudes
MMS
1:
2,223
S.
9,500
APR 16 1975
Consumer self-protection
If the overy helming majority of Americanconsumers
The survey also found that 27 per cent of consumers
have their way. Congi ess will again shelve the idea of
believe they are "almost always" treated fairly by busi-
setting up a super consumer advocate in Washington.
ness. while 59 per cent feel they are "usually" treated
Although the empowering legislation. "The Consumer
fairly. Thirteen per cent said they have been treated
Protéction Agency Act of 1975. has been endorsed by an
unfairly.
impressive 11.1 vote in the Senate's Government Opera-
Yet even in cases in which poeple have been dissatis-
tions Committee. American consumers. by a 75 per cent
fied with some product or service, the survey showed
majority. are opposed to the creation of a new. indepen-
that they believe the best places to до in order to "I
dent consumer agency within the federal government -
something done about it are the person or business they
according. that IS. to another of those ubiquitous public
dealt with in the first place. the Better Business Boreau
opinion surveys.
and the company that made the product or furnished the
The survey found that only 13 per cent of consumers
service.
of the public look to federal consumer
nin
Garnes ili Register
' €
noitostong your Leva.
APR 11 1975 inj
Who Knows
Best For You?
The majority of the American people.
according to a recently revealed opinion
poll. do not believe this country needs
another bureaucratic agency to look
after consumer interests.
Yet, the 9-1th Congress seems more
determined than any of its predecessors
WACO. TEXAS
IKIBUNE-HERALD
D. 48,000
APR I 1975
Consumers Not Asking
The survey also found that 27 per cent of consumers
believe they are "almost always" treated fairly iv
For This 'Protection'
business, while 59 per cent feel they are "usually" treated
P.
fairly. Thirteen per cent said they have been treated
If the overwhelming majority of American consumers
unfairly.
have their way, Congress will again shelve the idea of
Yet even in cases in which people have been
setting up a super consumer advocate in Washington.
dissatisfied with some product or service, the survey
Although the empowering legislation. "The Consumer
showed that they believe the best places to go in order Iii upp
Protection Agency Act of 1975," has been endorsed by an
something done about it are the person or business they
impressive 11-1 vote in the Senate's Government
dealt with in the first place, the Better Business Bureau and
fil
Protection Agency's
Not I'Moiled Here
AMERICAN MERICAN CONSUMERS by 3 75 States in pointing out some of the
per cem majority. ATC opposed to the objections to Ribicotf's bill:
creation of a new. independent
consumer agency within the federal
on gives the agency unprecedented
government. according 10 a nationwide
power to determine what its status or
survey of public atumdes released by
standing will be in proceedings directly
Opinion Research Corporation of invelving other parties before
i
euler commicions
GONESVILLE, TEXAS
REGISTER
/ MESSONGER
Li, E.C.)
MAR 24 1975
"Now, after hundreds of millions of
Editorials
dollars went down a rathole, the
Congress has decided that seat-belt
interlocks were not such a good thing
75 Consumer
after all. Presumably. not worth it to
customers. The decision on the so-called
'airbags,' which may cost about 10
Deception Act
times as much, will be coming up soon.
"What position should the CPA
(Consumer Protection Agency) ad-
As unemployment rises and the
ministrator, as the ali-purpose con-
purchasing power of the dollar shrinks.
sumer advocate, take? No one seems to
it is more essential than ever that
know."
consumers obtain full satisfaction for
every dollar spent. Unfortunately,
Obviously. any such decision should
many misguided efforts to "protect"
be left to customers in the marketplace,
consumers do more harm than good.
not another Washington bureaucral.
UNITED TEXAS
REGISTER
& MESSANGER
11, 6,000
MAR 24 1975
X
Editorials
"Now, after hundreds of millions of
dollars went down a rathole, the
Congress has decided that scat-belt
75 Consumer
interlocks were not such a good thing
after all. Presumably. not worth it to
customers. The decision on the so-called
'airbags,' which may cost about 10
Deception Act
times as much. will be coming up soon.
"What position should the CPA
(Consumer Protection Agency) ad-
As unemployment rises and the
ministralor, as the ali-purpose con-
purchasing power of the dollar shrinks.
sumer advocate, take? No one secins to
it is more essential than ever that
know."
consumers obtain full satisfaction for
cvery dollar spent. Unfortunately,
Obviously. any such decision should
Gunnison, Utah (W-1,056)
May 8, 1975
Guardian biller 71.15
Protect Public
From Protectors
The proposed new Agency for
Consumer Advocacy has the
potential of becoming "the
biggest blundering bureaucracy
of them all." according w U.S.
Sen. Jake Garn (R-Utah). In a
statement released today from
his' office. Garn said. "Every
.
time we get a new regulatory
:
agency. it is supposed to protect
the public. Non ne have carried
the theory to the extreme. and
are ready to create an agency
Salt Lake City, Utan (6xW-80, 2991
May 14, 1975
DESERET vi L
Veto the consumer agency bill
More than 3 federal agencies poll-taker. the Roper organization.
already conduct over 1.000 programs
The poll found that:
on behalf of consumers.
- 75 percent of the consumers
That fact. laid before the Salt Lake
oppose setting up a new consumer
Area Chamber of Commerce this
protection agency.
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Utah (6xW-80,299)
May 12, 1975
Consumers - / don't need this kind of 'help'
If there's anything an already big
three years may sound like small
and bloated federal bureaucracy
There's no guarantee that the new
change when federal budgets run in
doesn't need, it's another layer of fat.
agency can do a better job than the
the hundreds of billions. But there's
others.
Yet that's precisely what the tax-
nothing minor league about adding to
payers had better brace themselves
a deficit that already approximates
Indeed. the new agency could
for as the U.S. Senate girds this week
total federal spending of
muddy. the waters.' Consumers don't
STANDARD DEPORTER
Ogden, Utah
S -- 41,665)
April 24, 1975
EDITORIALS
Americans Oppose Super-Agency
If the overwhelming majority of Asked about present federal
American consumers have their way,
agencies in the consumer field, most
Congress will again shelve the idea
of the people interviewed had heard
of setting up a super consumer ad-
of the Office of Consumer Affairs,
vocate in Washington.
the Consumer Product Safety Com-
: Although the empowering legisla-
mission and the Environmental Pro-
lion, "The Consumer Protection
tection Agency, and most felt they
Agency-Act of 1975," has been en-
were doing effective jobs.
STANDARD-EXAMINER (L - 41,203
Ogden, Utah
S - 41,661)
April 29, 1975
Ford j Would Curb Federal Agencies
EDITORIALS
Gerald R. Ford has selected a
"The question is not whether we
popular theme-that of curbing the
want to do something about noise
growth and regulatory power of fed-
and safety, but whether making
eral agencies-for his campaign for
changes in our regulations would
election to the presidency in 1976.
make sense in terms of costs and
Mr. Ford spoke to the 63rd an-
added benefits gained. All too often,
TRIBUNE (D - 106,604 S - 179,501
Salt Lake City, Utah
April 29, 1975
1
The Herald Journal's Opinion
1: Bureaucracy Burgeons
We have a problem in Washington,
According to the bill which would
D.C.
establish this agency, the ACA would
We have too many elected officials
operate largely beyond the control of
there who think that the
the
TRIBUNE (D - 106,604 S - 179,50.
Salt Lake City, Utah
April 30, 1975
'No Need for Super Bureaucracy
To Protect U.S. Consumers
Ever since 1961 when the late Sen.
these and other existing federal. state
Estes Kefauver. D-Tenn.. introduced a
and local consumer police have failed
bill to establish a Department of Consum-
miserably.
ers. proponents of a giant consumer
At the very least it is implied that a
advocate agency have been at work. But
super-protector must be created to ride
the idea of imposing another federal
herd on the established guardians. But
bureaucracy on the already over-
the record does not justify such an
NEWS
Lynchburg, Virginia
June 16, 1975
Circ: D-21,597
S-35,409
The Arizona
.2.U 100.079
'Protecting' Consumers
Although a recent poll by Opinion
Two: It would have no say in any
Research Corp. showed that a vast majori-
government actions that might affect
ty of Americans oppose the creation of a
farm prices.
Consumer Protection Agency, the like-
lihood is they'll get one anyway.
The AFL-CIO insisted on the first; the
They may believe they're perfectly
farm lobby on the second.
capable of shopping wisely, but Congress
With labor and the farmer beyond its
knows better.
purview, the Consumer Protection Agen-
News Herald
Suffolk, Virginia
May 26, 1975
Circ: D-7,996
S-8,129
Sticking The Consumer
The Senate nas overwhelmingly passed a bill designed to aid
the consumer. It is to laugh.
It will 'aid" him by providing more federal bureaucracy,
with hundreds of new federal jobs, for all of which the con-
sumer will pay through the nose.
Members of Congress fall all over themselves in the rush to
gobbit?
Consumer deception
:
As unemployment rises and the
styles and values placed on money as
purchasing power of the dollar
reflected by the buying habits of mil-
shrinks, it is more essential than ever
lions of Americans.
that consumers obtain full satisfac-
The futility of such an exercise
tion for every dollar spent. Un-
was clearly pointed out in an editorial
fortunately. many misguided efforts
recently in Congressional Action. a
to "protect" consumers do more harm
legislative action newsletter pub-
than good.
lished by the U.S. C! amber of Com-
Such is the case with "The Con-
merce. which commented:
sumer Protection Agency Act of 1975,"
"Consider the single issue which
which is similar to legisiation de-
has recently engaged a lot of public
feated in Congress over the last five
attention: the tr; declfs between safe-
H.... this work 1.111 2001
tv and costs when you are trying to
Unneeded Agency
A years ago an unti-
up a maior argument against the
policition label on a bill almost
proposed new agency:
assured its passage by Congress.
Consumer interest' is an
Today the magic phrase is com.
sumer protection.
amorphous concept, made up of
many competing elements. and the
Congress seems on the verge of
ACA. timeand again, will be called
setting up a brand new federal
upon to make paternalistic
protect
con-
judam ents to what is best for
interests. II wodlebecall-
million American consumers. We
ed the Agency for Consumer Ad-
submit that the more logical ap-
vocacy. it would be virtually the
proach is to determine why the
same as the proposed Consumer
[regulatory] agencies are failing
Protection Agency which was
to execute their statutory man-
narrowly defeated in the Senate
dates and then seek to correct
:
last year. The name has been
these shortcomings."
changed because certified public
That "more logical approach"
accountants (CPAs) complained
was recommended to Congress
that their acronym was being
last October by President Ford. He
stolen.
urged creation of a National Com-
The Agency for Consumer Ad-
mission on Regulatory Reform "to
vocacy (ACA) would represent
identify and eliminate existing
consumers. in matters brought
federal rules and regulations that.
before other federal regulatory
increase costs to the consumer."
bodies, such as the Civil
Aeronautics Board, the Interstate
Commerce Commission, the
If the federal regulatory agen-
Federal Trade Commission and
cies are set up in such a way, and
under such laws, as to fail to
others which have powers to
provide sufficient consumer
Wednesday, April 9, 1975
regulate transportation fares or to
protection. then the answer would
take other actions which affect the
pocketbooks or other interests of
be to change those agencies by law.
the people of the country. The ACA
It would be costly, confusing and
EDWARD GRIMSLEY, Editor of the Editorial Page
could also represent consumers in
time-consuming to approach the
JOHN E. LEARD, Executive Editor ALF GOODYKOONTZ, Managing
ALAN S. DONNAHOE, President and Associate Publisher
DAVID TENNANT BRYAN, Chairman and Publisher
Richmond Times-Dispatch
court, and it would serve as a
problem by establishing a new per-
clearinghouse for consumer infor-
manent government bureaucracy
mation and complaints.
on top of what already exists.
Unfortunately, however, as
pointed out above, legislators at all
TIMES-DISPATCH (M- - 140,000
Richmond, Virginia S - 195,000;
May 3, 1975
'I'd Just Love Ya to Death!'
LEDGER-STAR (E -- -- 104,000)
Norfolk, Virginia
May 6, 1975
Dubious consumer aid
The Pi posed Consumer Advorcey the innumerable conflicting interests,
Agency vocated by mahy, perhaps a "the consumer" as an all-embracing
Imajority, in Congress has a noble pur- entity is a figment of Ralph Nader's im-
pose, but we share President Ford's
agination. What "protects" one consu-
doubts about the means proposed for mer may well work against another.
accomplishing the end.
*
"I do not believe that we need yet
another federal bureaucracy in Wash-
Still, even if there is no such thing as
interest in fixidual
Richmond Times-Dispatch
DAVID TENNANT BRYAN, Chairman and Publisher
ALAN S. DONNAHOE, President and Associate Publisher
JOHN E. LEARD, Executive Editor ALF GCOD7KCONTZ, Managing Editor
EDWARD GRIMSLEY, Editor of the Editorial Page
Sunday, May 13, 1975
Sticking the Consumer
The Senate has overwhelmingly
regulatory agencies and in. the
passed a bill designed to aid the
courts.
consumer. It is to laugh.
Virginia Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr.
It will "aid" him by providing
told the Senate:
more federal bureaucracy, with.
"Piling bureaucracy on top of
hundreds of new federal jobs, for
bureaucracy has never solved
......
mechlema in the rest and 1 do not
Pasco, Washington
May 27, 1975
TRI-CITY HERALD
(D-29,115)
No reechfor consumer agency
Although a majority of the superficial appeal. But long ex-
people don't want a consumer pro-
perience with government
tection agency, the country is about
regulatory agencies-the alphabet
to get one, like it or not.
soup that includes ICC, CAB, FTC,
FAA and FDC-teaches that this
The Senate last week, by a 2-1
path is filled with frustrating traps
....
SPOKANE CHRONICLE (D - 72,219)
Spokane, Washington
May 16, 1975
Moro Dureaucracy Opposed
02
With all the favorable publicity giv-
most always" or "usually" have been
tn consumer advocate Ralph Nader
given fair treatment by business.
in recent years. the results of a re-
But only 21 per cent said they were
"almost always" fairly treated by
cont national poll on whether a new
government. Another 58 per cent said
fideral consumer agercy should be
they "usually" were fairly treated
set up have to come: a surprise.
by government but 14 per cent said
The noll taken by the Opinion Re- government treated them "almost al-
Consumers Vs. People
THE U.S. Senate has voted over-
If, in fact, the American people
whelmingly to toss off $60 million a
have lost control of their own Gov-
year on a new Federal agency which,
ernment, the problem isn't likely to be
according to ASSOCIATED PRESS, will
solved by creating another Govern-
give "consumers a strong and inde-
ment bureau with a gimmicky name
pendent voice inside the Federal Gov-
like "Agency for Consumer Ad-
einment."
vocacy."
Think about that for a minute. The
The proposed new bureau would
implication is that the people of the
be empowered to represent "consum-
United States, i.e. consumers, have
ers," i.e. the public, before other Gov-
not until now had any kind of "strong
ernment agencies which themselves
and independent voice" inside their
were created to protect the public
own National Government.
interest in the first place.
TELEGRAM (D - 21,920)
Clarksburg, West Virginia
April 29, 1975
I
-
Is This Something New?
A recent survey of American consumers by the
Opinion Research Corporation indicates that 75 per cent
favor improving existing federal consumer protection
agencies. Only 13 per cent favor creating a new one.
Nevertheless, legislation before the Senate would au-
April 23, 1975
Scheme Feared. Just
Another Bureaucracy
II'e note with Interest the man
"
from Illinois nos dimg President
A GOOD EXAMPLE of this is
Ford about reconsidering his opposi-
only now are we beginning to get
tion in it proposed federal consumer
sufficient highway fund allocations
agency and to help find budget cuts
for our interstate highways. and
to oftset the cost of the new agency.
already the big hoys from
Sen. Charles Percy could be a
Massachusetts and Connecticut are
serious presidential candidate next
trying to change the rules of the
fall. that is if be can slave off the
strong bid now being made by
game. In addition. it worries us that the
former California Gov. Ronald
new measure - while it is still
Regan.
proposed - has won the support of
However. it appears to us that
major businesses. including Mobil
Percy is using extramoly
rugily used
PARKERSBURG, W. VA.
SENTINEL
D. 18,500
JUN 1 8 1975
Rfc
V
Anthony Harrigan
Another Federal Agency
The proposed "Agency For
panies by consumer protection
quired in each restroom of a
Consumer Advocacy" - Senate
agencies.
business office.
Bill 200 - is nothing of the sort.
For example, he notes that
On top of all this Sen.
It is another federal control
one company in St. Louis
Ribicoff and other supporters
bill.
produced 1,494 containers of
of S. 200 would impose a new
It is incredible that such
windshield washer solvent that
agency to serve as an advocate
legislation should be foisted on
didn't hafe childproof caps or a
"for consumers who have been
the American people when the
label stating that the liquid
victimized by marketplace
country already is suffering
"cannot be made non-
irresponsibility.'
ANTIGO. WIS.
JOURNAL
D. 5,500
MAI: 22 1975
Eyee
Excessive Power
"The Consumer Protection Act of 1975"
creates an expensive new bureaucracy says
the Chamber of Commerce of the United
States in a recent press release. It professes
to represent the consumer interest before
federal regulatory agencies: yet it would be
as far distant and aloof as dozens of other