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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1980

Page

3

Carter urges chemical industry to curb prices and profits

President Carter urged the chemical industry to follow food and drug firms in voluntarily restraining prices despite potential profit reductions. Executives from Du Pont Monsanto Union Carbide and divisions of Gulf Texaco ARCO Conoco Chevron and Union Oil attended but offered no commitments beyond current actions.

Washington Carter Volun du Pont Monsanto Union Carbide Gulf Texaco Atlantic Richfield Conoco Chevron Union Oil

Growth in American incomes forecast to rise by 1990

The Census Bureau projects real average household income to reach 16,856 by 1990 if 2 percent annual growth continues. Under-10 thousand earners would drop from 35.2 percent in 1980 to 30 percent by 1990 while 30 thousand plus earners rise from 12.5 percent to 20.6 percent. uncertainties include possible slower growth and a looming recession.

Washington Census Bureau Gordon Green

VW approves second U.S. car plant in Sterling Heights

Volkswagen AG wins approval for a second U.S. assembly plant likely in Sterling Heights near Detroit. Production could start in summer 1982, per VW and VW of America spokesmen, with the United Auto Workers hailing the plan as creating jobs amid auto industry unemployment.

Detroit Volkswagen AG United States Sterling Heights U.S Volkswagen of America United Auto Workers Union UAW Wolfsburg West Germany New Stanton

Soviet citizens assault U S tourists and spied actions

U S Embassy reports groups of unidentified Soviet citizens assaulted Jewish American tourists on three occasions in the past two weeks. Harassing surveillance of American diplomats in Leningrad has increased. No injuries reported. suspects questioned by authorities.

Moscow U.S Leningrad

Salvadoran military chiefs die in Guatemala crash

Three top Salvadoran military officials died in a small plane crash near Guatemala City during a reported secret mission. Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gilberto Balmore Escamilla Maj. Fernando Salazar Mena and Capt. Fredy Roberto Asencio perished when the aircraft went down in Santa Catarina Pinula, about 16 miles south of the capital.

Guatemala City UPI el Salvador Armed Forces Gilberto Balmore Escamilla Santa Catarina Pinula Fernando Salazar Mena Fredy Roberto Asencio

Teen birth rate rises in 1977 after seven years

The CDC reports the U S teen birth rate increased slightly in 1977 despite more contraception and abortion availability. Although 12 to 19 year old women had fewer births and more abortions, a smaller female population in this age group explains the uptick. Complete 1977 statistics are not yet final.

Atlanta United States National Center For Disease Control CDC

Freeway Strangler Victim Found In Long Beach Alley

A 15 year old boy was found nude with neck bruises in an alley off the Long Beach Freeway. Police suspect homicide and believe he was killed elsewhere and dumped there.

Long Beach Calif Gler Bill Collette Collette

Family completes another week of concerts before farewell tour

The family plans to finish one more week of concerts and then begin a farewell U.S. tour. The note outlines a final run of performances before stepping away from touring.

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