Archie's parents are planning to spend less because of the recession, but Archie argues that the only way to get out of a recession is for people to spend more, not less. Mr. Andrews sees through this as just a plea for a higher allowance. Later, when Archie explains his theory to Veronica, she says that the American way is to spend, spend, spend, whether there's a recession or not -- and let Daddy pay the bill.; Despite Jughead's warnings that the plan will be a total failure, Archie asks the new girl in school to help him make Veronica jealous.; Door-to-door salesman Archie tries to sell Reggie a vacuum cleaner.; Archie tries to get Mr. Lodge the Siberian dog known as a samoyed, but winds up getting him a salamander instead.; Li'l Jinx comes over to see what Greg has done with his model plane kit.; Two newspaper comic strips with color added.