Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 7

i. -i. ft -4 -4 Friday, February 18, 1972 Reno Evening Gazette-7 szSylvh Porier on money 'Black money' cited in Vegas hotel case KMtoia' iiitM was I Cost rebellion tJKtf sarina aaain LOS ANGELES (AP) A mi government witness said Thursday the Frontier Hotel and gam bks PAYS THREE bling casino in Las Vegas, was built in part with "non- shoppers trying to keep kosher or black money" by a witmn tignt ouaget limits. Tne message to food manufacturers group whose "real boss" was Anthony Joseph Zerilli, an al and supermarkets Is to concen IF YOU NEED FURNITURE READ THIS trate this type of promotion leged Detroit underworld leader. Louis Feil.

in charge of fi among people most likely to Once again, you America's 6hoppers, show signs of staging a coast to coast rebellion against rising food prices. The "petticoat rebellion" of 1966, in which consumers across the nation organized marches and boycotts against food stores, was only a preview, says Wild-liam Ringler, editor of Super-marketine magazine. "The re nancing the hotel project for take advantage of it. a New York holding company Q. Are savings on weekly "specials" offset by price hikes in 1966-1967, testified Thursday in the federal court trial of six food stores post on otner pro men and the Emprise Corp.

of ducts? Buffalo, N. accused or con A. The public's skeptical an MON. 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SUN. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. SAT. 9:00 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. spiring to take over the hotel bellion did not end. It nly went underground, to surface again stronger, more powerful and swer is another ves although secretly to skim gambling pro Ringler insists this simply is fits. not true. In many cases, spec- much better organized." The petticoats are now but Feil said he asked for pay cials come directly from sup ment of extra costs incurred tressed by consumer erouns in plier to retailer, with the sup during a meeting in New York every city and town.

They are plier bearing the cost as a pro in July 1967 and was told by the promoters that thev had the backed by powerful antipollution and pronutrition forces. motional expense, with meats and certain other products, it's the retailer who stages the spe PAIR OF NAUGAHYDE CHAIRS Modern loose pillow back, 2 for price of 1 These 2 chairs are cask but could not produce it They have the spur of an elec immediately because it "was tion year and the support of KING SIZE QUILTED MATTRESS AND BOX SET with wide roller 6-wheel frame. 7-FT. MODERN SOFA Beautiful modern stripe, cial, on the expectation tnat nonkosher or black money." he'll make uo for any losses an increasingly consumer-on cnted Congress. Feil said those attending the through increased sales of his a $240.00 value.

8-FT. SOFA Loose pillow back. $299.00 value A REAL STEAL. meeting were Zerilli: Jack Sha A new survev of an enormous store's wares generally at reg top quality. Regular $339.00.

piro, casino executive, and 250,000 United States households ular prices. YOUR CHOICE S122 Maurice H. Friedman, a Las bv Supermarketing, to be pub 0. Do giant economy sizes Vegas developer. lished in early March, under DUPLEX BED Complete with quilted cover and bolsters, bluegreen.

Regular $229.00. represent real savings? VELVET LOVE SEAT Pussy cat design burton The six defendants in the trial lines the feelings and dissatis A. An impressive one out of back. Regular $229.00. factions of today's supermarket are Zerilli; isnapiro; Michael Santo Polizzi.

47. of Groose Point three said no including house shoppers. It dramatizes the dan STRATOLOUNGER KING SIZE Extra wide holds with many children. The Shores, Anthony Giar- with brass tack trim, covered in beautiful nauga- GAME SET Hexagonal table, 4 chairs used in model home. $249.00 Value.

1 only. gers in the typical shopper's mistaken beliefs about who's re-KDonsible for recent price in supermarket industry would be wrong to dismiss this as "sheer dano, 57, of St. Louis, Peter James Bellanca, 37, of hyde. Regular $189.00 ignorance," says Ringler. For Detroit, and Arthur J.

Rooks, creases. For instance, a hefty 67, of Detroit. majority thinks the food retail ers themselves are directly re many consumers, this answer reflects deep doubts about all food labels. sponsible, when in fact the GUNS TAKEN "Until now, you have taken BEDSOOM SET 6 PC. Triple dresser, mirror, queen headboard, chest, 2 nightstands.

blame must go all the way back Lowz Mitchell of 16040 Ki- to the beginning of the line: the consumer your customer pretty much for granted," Ringler warns the food indus vett Lane, a casino dealer, said 22 guns valued at $2,424.94 were 6-PC. MODERN WALNUT BEDROOM SET Triple Dresser, mirror, chest, 2 nightstands, queen or king size headboard. Eastern hardwood construction. Regular $499.00. COLONIAL SOFA AND CHAIR Hi-back wing style, wood trim, custom quilted, print Herculon cover.

Regular $399.00. try. taken in a burglary of his resi But now before Congress are dence, the Washoe County Sher proposals to force manufactur iff's Department reported. from farmer through all the middlemen to the retailer. The following questions and summary of answers in the survey will illustrate the points: Q.

Is shopping in food count" stores an important way of increasing your food purchasing power? A. Overwhelmingly, the an- RATTAN SOFA LOVE SEAT Custom color finish, beautiful print cover, 2 pieces. Regular $399.00. YOUR CHOICE S222 ers to specify on food packages the dates after which they should not be sold for consump tion: to reauire national nutri fl PROTEIN PERMANENT I tional standards and labeling of nutrients in foods; to require retailers to post unit prices swer was yes which surely 1 Wav Special I (44 5J SOFA AND CHAIR Modern loose pillow back, black naugahyde. Regular $379.00.

6-PC. COLONIAL DINING SET Formica top table, 4 mates chairs," beautiful china. A REAL STEAL 1 only. Regular $399.00. is an explanation for the recent (cents per pint, per pound, per MEDITERRANEAN VELVET SOFA LOVE SEAT Heavy hardwood frame.

A FANTASTIC BUY. 2-Pc. set Regular $499.00 value. surge in numbers of discount stores. lump, per sheet.) The food industry, tnrougn, Not surprisingly the lower a shouldn't need more laws, Ring II COMPUTE 7 am-9 pm 7 day Barry D's BEAUTY SALON 32J-0707 962 W.

7th SI. family's income bracket, tne ler emphasizes. With these signals of rebellion flying, the in greater its interest in and be lief in) discounting. Fully four dustry surely should be taking action all on its own to meet our frustrations and demands. out of five queried in the under $5,000 bracket were convinced they achieved significant sav- hies in discount stores.

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7-PC. FRENCH PROVINCIAL DINING SET Oval table, 3 leaves, 4 side 2 arm chairs, Fruitwood finish. to carry products which might be harmful to our environment? A. You, the supermarket operator should act, said a startling 84 per cent, as a policeman" in the food area. Q.

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Regular $619.00. KROEHLER SOFA LOVE SEAT Beautiful gold velvet, 7-ft. sofa plus 5' love seat. Famous Kroehler quality at a fantastic savings made to sell for $489.00. AT THE CENTENNIAL COLISEUM 7-PC.

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I YOUR CHOICE S422 8-FT. SOFA LOVE SEAT MEDITERRANEAN STYLE Wood trim, beautiful imported print velvet, custom quilted. THIS WON'T LAST. 2-Pc. set Regular $695.00.

6-PC. ITALIAN PROVINCIAL BEDROOM SET Antique white finish, triple door dresser, mirror, door chest, 2 nightstands, king headboard. This beautiful set sold for $895.00. 5-PC. MEDITERRANEAN BEDROOM SET Large triple door dresser, mirror, 2 commodes, king, queen or double.

Regular $650.00. A vs SPOKANE 8-PC. ITALIAN PROVINCIAL DINING SET 42 Round table, leaves (Micarta top), 4 side 2 arm chairs, beautiful lighted china. A fine quality set by Bassett. Regular $619.00.

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