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Show Page 6—THE HERALD,Provo, Utah Sunday, December 12, 1971 Attorney GeneralIssues ‘Warning Signals’ for Consumer’s Protection (3) Carefully investigate all Utah Attorney General Vernon guarantees and warranties. Be dates, “warning signals" in the area of aware of expiration covered. ‘ eo: GREAT GIFT IDEAS — B. Romney has issued eight consumer protection. “If the following guidelines are observed prior to “naking purchases or investing in business, citizens should be better protecied from nefarious sales schemes,” said the Attorney General. Mr. Romney added that many Utah citizens who fall prey to questionable busiaess practices are those whocan leastafford it; ie., the elderly, young people just gettingstarted, widows,etc. The consumer “warning signals” are: (1) Beware of bait and switchsalestactics. This occurs when a merchant advertises a product at a specific price or having specific qualities. When the consumer attempts to purchase the product,he will be switched to a nigher-priced or different brand product, (2) Beware of “contest win- eo tf gimmicks or conditions attached to the “free” offer. Oftentimes these gimmicks resultin the consumer Paying more. Sears Has Everything for Christma 1 spoken promises can be backed sy C up in the terms of written con- tracts. (7) Know the company- salesman with whom you are dealing. Avoid companies without nt addresses and fly-by-night salesmen. Usually you are safer dealing with local merchants whom you ner” schemes. No one is in kno business to give things away. Some contests are means of ¥ inducing consumers into making high-priced purchases they cannot atford or may later service may save you a much larger sum later on. regret. Auto Battery Explosions Can CauseSericus Injury There are, perhaps, many nesting the cable to the impeople who do not know, or who proper pole. 3. Using a match or other have forgotten, the Utah Safety tential suurce of ignition for Council warns, particularly during the colder months that ighting the work. 4, Fastening cables to a batautomobile batteries can explode spraying acid over a wide tery post which is internally damaged. area, 5. Installing a fully charged In addition to the danger from the acid, the battery casing battery with some switches in “‘on”’ position. shatters and acts like pieces of the“The danger can be shrapnelflying through the air. inimized by following certain What can cause this? T. T. procedures, ” Pinder stated. Pinder, Council President said, “Make the booster cable con“a fully charged battery, or one nections on the ‘‘charged”’ being charged, generates battery first; this way, there will to ground and no hydrogen gas, which is highly be no path explosive. It takes ar little as sparking. . Make the last confour percent hydrogen in air to nection ou the motor or frame, form an explosive mixture. You away from the discharged can see thatit is very important battery, ‘ instead of on the terto preventsparking near the cell minal which is grounded.” the hydrogen is Politic Tradition 1. Connecting or removing the terminal cables while the batttery charger is in the “on” position, 2. Creating a spark in con- AUSTIN, Tex. (UPI)—The last three governors of Texas have served for three, two-year terms, qi a_ tradition Gov. Preston Smith said he wouldlike to continue when he announced for a third term in November. PRINTS SAVE §2 $7 Men’s Wool BlendShirt ad lively plaids in a warm blend wool and 15% nylon. Long 4?" es in sizes $.M,L, XL FOOTWEAR’S GREAT! Big Boys’ Rugged BootFashionsfor Snow and Show Western Boots 3°" Reg. 11.99 $9" For boys who like the rugged look! A great Ladies boots in white are warmly Christmasgift in black leather or Ruffout styling. Sizes 3'4-7. FROM SLIDES constructed to keep your feet dry. CHARGE IT Just in time for those clever Christmas: On Sears : pifts you make yourself. 4 oz., 4 ply yarnin hankpull ie Revolving Charge $18.99 Mist Hairsetter tape a eta tol ples 1 37) Curls last longer than with a dry. set jumbo, 6 large, 4 medium, 4 small Photo Finishing Special Bring us in your favorite slides and have prints made for family or friends ! Take ad- vantage of this bargain ! ONLY A ry! Boys’ *16.99 Bear gi 125 Weis Tow 9 Our Best Tow Coat makes sport of winter winds. 2-ply nylon coated to repel water. Zipper side vents and pockets, Sizes $.M,L,XL. Sears SEARS, i AND CO. 3 Furry and warmcoats madeof plush pile acrylic and mod-acrylic. Snug hood, knit cuffs. Sizes 6-12. Sears-Provo 207 North Ist West Phone 373-8700 Shop Mon. thru Sat. :30 a.m, “till 9 p.m. ; is 523 Misses “Wet Look”Ski 97 Theslickest look around in a quiltcious tangerine, green, navy, grape, brown and black [ed nylon ski-typejacket. In lus. Sizes 8-18. |