GM extends five year power steering warranty for 1980 81 X-cars
General Motors announces a five year 50 000 mile warranty on power steering for 1980 and 1981 X cars including Buick Skylark Chevrolet Citation Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix after government reports of steering problems from cold starts. 16 minor accidents cited. no injuries reported. Owners can seek reimbursements by presenting receipts. cost estimated at 200 to 400 dollars per car.
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Dow slides a fourth day as rates fears spook investors
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 5.01 to 1194.21 losing 49.48 points over four sessions the steepest stretch since the rally began last August. Volume slipped and declines spread across steel auto aerospace mining and airlines while IBM Exxon and Texaco posted gains.
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Former Rock Island workers push Congress inquiry
About 150 former Rock Island Lines employees met in Des Moines to urge a congressional investigation into the railroad's 1980 collapse and treatment of workers after closure. They claim discrimination by other railroads and seek jobs for members, noting 2,000 towns lost work when the line shut down.
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Iowa documents found in comptroller basement heirs sought
A cache of Depression era deeds wills contracts letters coins jewelry and family keepsakes is held by the comptroller of the currency in Washington. The agency seeks owners or heirs with claims due by June 30 1984 and offers filing through the Claims Processing Unit. The Iowa list spans 23 banks and 118 individuals including L R Plummer J C Spoerry Grant Hemenway Martin Hansen and others from eastern Iowa banks.
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Martin Hansen
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Treasury bill yields rise as auctions resume higher
Yields on short term Treasuries moved back up after a one week dip. About 6.2 billion in three month bills yielded 9.36 percent and six month bills 9.56 percent on average. The six month rate reached its highest since last September.
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Getty name replaces Skelly and Surfco at Iowa stations
Getty Refining and Marketing Co. rebrands 248 Iowa stations including Skelly and Surfco sites to Getty. Dick Cummings says the move signals a long term commitment and investment with the changes spanning 76 counties and reflecting market strategy across Cedar Rapids and beyond.
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GM keeps dividend at 60 cents for second quarter
General Motors will pay 60 cents per share for the second quarter despite a $1.04 billion profit. Spokesman Don Postma offered no reason for maintaining the rate, which began in Q2 1980 as U.S. car sales slumped. the prior dividend was $1.15.
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