Americans curb Christmas lights to save energy
A nationwide AP survey shows cities businesses and households cutting back on holiday lighting to conserve power. Major displays reduce brightness or go dark including Chicago Merchandise Mart and Tempe Arizona where a Christmas star was found unlit before repairs.
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Pioneer
Bemidji
Minnesota
Associated Press
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Office
Holfhouser
Tempe
Ariz
Jobless Northwest pilots face bleak holiday
NorthWest pilots face layoffs as the carrier cuts jet fuel use by 15 percent. John Butler, 33, Apple Valley, one of 129 to lose jobs January 1, says the uncertainty worsens hiring prospects. Executives cite seniority and fuel-reduction targets amid industry-wide cuts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Butler
Northwest
Butler
Apple Valley
Air Force
Brotherhood of Railway
Bob Cavill
Airline Pilots Association
Cavill
Congress
Nyrop
Meat Scarcity Likely to Push Prices in Early 1974
Washington AP reports that beef and pork shortages this winter may raise retail food prices in early 1974. Larry Summers of the Agriculture Department predicts a moderate rise versus 1973 and possible stabilization by mid to late 1974 if production increases. He notes uncertainty in world supply and demand factors.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Larry V. Summers
Department
Economic Research Service
Summers
National Agricultural Outlook Conference
Livestock Prices Report From St Paul Market
USDA cattle and calves sale in St Paul Minnesota shows 5 000 head with slaughter steers and heifers active and higher, cows and bulls steady. Hogs 7 500 head higher, lambs 50 to 100 higher, ewes and feeders steady with varied quoted prices across weight ranges and grades.
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South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
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