Federal grand jury launches steel antitrust probe
A New York AP report says a federal grand jury opened an antitrust inquiry into the U S steel industry focusing on pricing. Ten major producers received subpoenas as stock markets absorbed the news, with officials hoping for routine action and industry leaders watching for potential friction between business and government. The 16 men and seven women panel were sworn in by Judge John F. X. McGahey. Subpoenaed firms include U S Steel, Republic, Bethlehem, National, Jones & Laughlin, Wheeling, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Kaiser, Armco and Inland Steel.
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Army builds tiny portable walkie talkie for soldiers
Washington UPI reports the Army tested a compact receiver and transmitter to replace the seven pound unit. Worn on a helmet and handheld or pocketed for listening both parts weigh under two pounds and a 12 inch steel tape antenna can attach to the helmet. Bull Pen Action Auburndale Fla AP notes fourteen bulls escaped a pen causing pandemonium as they charged through the area.
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CBS Reports on Funerals And Jessica Mitford's Book
CBS Reports aired an hour on American funeral costs and burial practices prompting controversy over Jessica Mitford's critique of the funeral industry. The piece drew fire from a California Republican and others, while Forest Lawn offered mixed reactions to its portrayal.
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Who Licked Them? Bus Bought With Trading Stamps
Burlington, Vi UPI reports a school bus is being purchased with 3.6 million trading stamps. Radio Station WDOT sponsored a city wide drive for the Sisters of Mercy at Mount St. Mary's Academy.
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Car Sales Jump in October Across Major Divisions
Detroit based reports show Ford and Chevrolet posting record October eight day totals. Chevrolet dealers sold 72 240 cars and trucks, up 595 from a year ago, with cars at 47 322 and trucks 10 399. Chrysler reached 25 506, up 14 percent, while American Motors posted results for the first 20 days of October.
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IBM Equipment For PHS Arrives
James P. Reynolds announced the IBM equipment for the High School’s new data processing course has arrived and will be installed on the third floor early next week. The rental set from IBM includes a 402 computer, a reproducer, a sorting machine, two key punchers, and 10 typewriters with specialized keyboards. 28,092, up 17.2 percent over 1962. Dodge division of Chrysler sold 10,659 units for the ten-day period, up 69 percent from a year earlier.
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