Liberty licensing ties up Spark of patriotism with pricey products
New York licensing of the Statue of Liberty logo to 100 plus firms spans items from $1.50 drink wraps to $10,224 Harley motorcycles and $5,000 grandfather clocks. Foundation says royalties will cover 3 to 5 percent of the $265 million restoration cost, while critics call it a commercialized tribute. Some firms praise patriotic involvement. others report slow demand and losses such as David Thomas Ltd, which wrote off about $10,000 on a Liberty licensed line.
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New York
Daco Industries Inc
Lenexa
Kan
Liberty
Castle Neckwear Inc
Los Angeles
Liberty Radio
Radio Shack
Tandy Corp
Fort Worth
Texas
Kem Plastic Playing Cards Inc
Scranton
Harley- Davidson Inc
Milwaukee
Pulaski Furniture Corp
Pulaski
Tiffany &Co
Lynx Golf Inc
City of Industry
Calif
Foundation
Don Baron
Castle Neckwear
David Thomas Ltd
Cranston
Thomas D'Ercole
Boston Strugglin To Save Historical Sites
Boston faces neglect of its historic core as Faneuil Hall and the Old State House crumble under neglect. Officials warn of millions needed to stabilize the Cradle of Liberty and protect the Old State House against MBTA vibrations and water damage while federal funds lag.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
Old State House
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
John Birchell
National Parks Service
Birchell
MBTA
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Hancock
Massachusetts
Textile Executives Split Over Governor Candidate Campbell
Textile executives including Roger Milliken align with Campbell or Daniel amid debate on Reagan era trade policy. SCTMA avoids endorsement while leaders note workers face plant closures and job losses linked to free trade. Daniel criticizes GOP trade stance as Milliken and others weigh who best serves industry interests.
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Columbia
Roger Milliken
Spartanburg
U.S
Carroll Campbell
Milliken & Co
Mike Daniel
Reagan
Campbell
Marshall Chapman
South Carolina Textile Manufacturer's Association
Inman Mills
SCTMA
Jerry Beasley
Beasley
Daniel
Chapman
Milliken
White House
Textil
Gas Prices Down For Fourth Of July In Carolinas
AAA Carolina Motor Club reports record low Independence Day fuel costs in North and South Carolina with average gas at 96.8 and 96 cents per gallon. Self service priced about 25.5 cents below full service, and unleaded averages are 87.4 to 88.7 cents, while full service averages run 1.125 to 1.104 dollars per gallon. Ralph Peters notes the busy vacation season and signs of relief at the pump.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
South Carolina
AAA
Carolina Motor Club
Motor Club
Ralph
Peters
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Miss Li Bear
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Ancient and Honorable Artilley Company
United States
U.S. Department of Interior
Buck Campbell
David Reeded
George Bush
Greenville
Republican Party
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Esavel
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Bradberry
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Aiken County
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English Campaign Fund
Serupro
Couchton
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Ack
Fulgather O
Aiken Dr
Aiken Office Supply
Aiken Spotting Goods
Bradberry Jewelry
C&ib . T
Elliott
Gazebo
Holley Inn
Holmes Jewelry
SRR Trader
Julia’s Dress Shop
Key Chemicals
Laurens Inc
Lionel Smith
Magic Years
Merle Norman
MiLady’s Dress Shop
N.C.N.B
Palmetto Federal Palmetto Package
Plat Plum Pudding
A & M Music
Roberta's Sandhill Station
S.C. National
Security Federal Spiced Apple Starnes Deli
Westside Bowery Willcox Inn
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