Pages 5.1 is unable to save a new file

If I start a new Pages (5.1) document, I cannot save it.  Also, if I duplicate a Pages document that I can open and continue to work on, I cannot save this duplicate document either.  It does not matter what folder I select, new or existing.  I get the error dialog " 'filename.pages' couldn't be moved because you don't have permission to access 'folder name'." To view or change permissions, select the item in the Finder and choose File > Get Info.  I checked in the Finder and I have read/write permisson to any/all folders in question.  This happens to all folders, including Documents.  But I can continue to work on any existing Pages file and save the changes.
If I bring up Finder and make a copy of an existing Pages document that I can work with in the same folder and try to open the copy via Pages, I get the error dialog " 'filename' can't be opened" with no further explanation.
Haven't got any file system issues I know of other than this Pages error in normal computer use.  I am on Mavericks 10.9.2.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

Apple pushed Page 5.1 (1769) upgrade this morning.  I tried that and, just like magic, the permissions issue simply dissapeared.  Now Pages can create new files and save them as well as do any operation that require saving (exporting to PDF) etc. to local disk.
I don't know if anyone else is experiencing this problem, but seems like installing an update might just do the trick.
Peter, if you are reading, do you have a suggestion as to how exactly to remove Pages (including misc. system files it has on the system) so that I can force Mac App Store to reinstall Pages if this happens again.
Most people suggest clicking "Purchases" button on the App Store while holding down the 'Option' key.  Since I have a mini I am using a regular PC keyboard and I tried using the Alt key instead but no luck.
Thanks.

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