Spot Check Shows Burger Makers Considering Another Hike
An Associated Press survey shows burger prices rising as beef costs climb. Ed Modzelewski, head of Beef Coral Inc., raised hamburger prices from 75 to 79 cents then to 84 cents in two moves. Franchisees like Burger King, McDonald’s, and Elias Brothers report cost pressures and potential further raises as beef futures push overall menu prices higher.
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Associated Press
Ed Modzelewski
Beef Coral Inc
Cleveland
Modzelewski
Paul Reinhard
Burger King
Reinhard
Dennis Peia
Doug Timerblake
McDonald's
Ron Johnston
Elias Brothers
Michigan
House OKs funds for Black Lung program
The House approved 181.7 million dollars to finance Labor Department Black Lung benefits for the current year by tapping the coal tax. The bill, passed 237 to 42, directs transfer of funds to the Black Lung fund with repayment plus interest once coal tax receipts cover operating costs.
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Washington
House
Labor Department
Fire Marshal faces uncertain deadline on Mercer County closings
State Fire Marshal Walter Smittle says no deadline set to decide which of 26 Mercer County schools may close for fire and safety violations. He plans a final review of 1978 inspection reports with Superintendent Clinton Lilly and the Board of Education, noting funds and past neglect hinder repairs.
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Barbara Hawkins
Daily Telegraph
Stat
Walter Smittle
ITI
Mercer County
Smittle
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Clinton D. Lilly
Charleston
Lilly
Board of Education
State Fire Commission
West Virginia
Princeton High School
Princeton
Skylab Stabilized After Hour and a Half Near Loss of Control
Skylab was stabilized after a tense 90 minute loss of control as ground controllers prepared a final maneuver to delay its reentry. NASA said a command later tilted solar panels to the sun to conserve power and officials planned Saturday’s burn to place Skylab in a sunward orbit, reducing drag and extending its life.
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Houston Control Center
Skylab
Space
Earth
Chamber Group Forms Panel to Improve Airport Schedules
A Greater Bluefield Chamber committee organized to study Mercer County Airport flight schedules plans to target eight major cities for better connections. Members include Jeff Norconk and K A Ammar Jr. and consider pressuring Piedmont Airlines and possibly the Civil Aeronautics Board if needed. Alternatives focus on runway extension and coordinated regional service.
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Jim Terry
Tetegragh Stett
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Mercer County
Jeff Norconk
Bluefield Aaa Club
Chamber Office
Keith McKenzie
Chamber
Piedmont Airlines
Robb Address Opens Democratic Convention in Virginia
Lt. Gov. Chuck Robb energized more than 4,000 delegates at the Virginia Democratic nominating convention in William and Mary Hall urging unity after a Senate nominee is chosen. He framed victory as a start of a new era for Virginia Democrats and criticized Republican unity while stressing party diversity and readiness to lead. Rumors of a convention-rule rift faded as candidates pledged support for the compromise.
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Williamsburg
Chuck Robb
Virginia
Democratic Party of
William & Mary Hall
U. S. Senate
Robb
Richmond
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