Ford promotes redesigned fuel system in Pinto ads
Ford Motor Co. launches ads touting a redesigned fuel system on 1977 and 1978 Pintos to counter safety fears from older models and revive sagging sales. Officials note no fuel tank issues in the newer cars and cite a recall on pre-1977 Pintos and Bobcats to ease public concern amid fatal fire reports.
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Carter’s deep concern boosts dollar as gold slips
The dollar strengthened after President Carter voiced deep concern over the currency’s decline amid volatile foreign exchange trading. Gold fell to about 210 and nations fear export impacts while traders monitor Carter’s potential actions.
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Safeway Ordered to Honor Sale Prices Under FTC Ruling
The FTC finalized a three year old case against Safeway Stores Inc alleging many stores failed to mark down advertised sale items. The consent order requires clear sale pricing, posted ads at store entrances, and consumer reporting of overcharges. Safeway HQ is in Oakland California and faces fines for violations.
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Safeway Stores Inc
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Dayton Hudson posts large gains from selling centers
Dayton Hudson reports a 150 million gain from selling nine shopping centers and posts a second quarter earnings of 6.62 a share on 156.14 million profit from 656.01 million revenue. First half profit totals 168.71 million on 1.23 billion revenue, compared with prior year results. The Target stores division runs a Cedar Rapids store.
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Cedar Rapids hog and sheep market gains widen spread
Cedar Rapids market reports show hog prices steady to 50 cents higher with butcher weights 200 to 230 pounds at 47.50 to 48.00 dollars and sows around 40.00 to 41.50. Lighter and heavier weight breaks reduce prices, while packers see modest declines. Sheep market up one dollar with spring lambs marked 53.00 to 56.00 dollars. lambs over 100 pounds discounted.
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Wilson Foods
Linn District Court actions in Third Avenue division
Walter W. Canterbury received a suspended sentence up to two years in the reformatory and three years probation for assault with intent to commit rape from Linn District Court. Arthur L. Rogers got 90 days in Community Corrections Center for second offense drunken driving. Dismissals included Lawrence H. Smith theft with assault charge, Robert W. Schlimmer theft, Kimberly A. Wong theft with restitution, and Judy C. Watkins possession of stolen property. all dismissed on county attorney motion.
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Cedar Rapids
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Shellsburg
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San Francisco
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Salva tion Army hosts coed volleyball sessions starting Aug 29
The Salvation Army Community Center will run women's volleyball every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m starting August 29. A $2 membership per person is required. Not league play. For more information contact Rick at 364 2273.
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Kirkwood Community College Seeks Fall Admissions
Kirkwood Community College has openings in about 15 vocational programs as fall term nears. Admissions head Jim Miller notes more than 60 programs with some openings and urges interested students to contact Linn Hall admissions. fall classes begin August 30.
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Tuition aid bill stalls in House Rules Committee
President Carter’s plan to provide college tuition aid to middle income families remains stalled in the House Rules Committee with four weeks left before adjournment. The Senate approved a grant loan approach aiding about 1.2 million students, three key figures discuss the stalled proposal and the competing tax credit plan.
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D-Mich
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Senate Eyes Bigger Budget Gap Than House Plan
The Senate faces a budget path near the House plan of 489.8 billion dollars for next year with a 43.7 billion deficit, aiming to enlarge the House tax cut while the House pursues a 39.8 to 40 billion deficit and votes on spending cuts. The two chambers must agree by Sept. 15 on a final plan.
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Senate
House
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City officials rally to Carter urban plan
Washington officials and Black leaders praise President Carter as they back his urban policy amid Congress scrutiny of the $8.3 billion plan. Carter signs four executive orders to speed urban action with an urban impact review, prioritized federal facilities, procurement in high unemployment areas, and a coordinating interagency group.
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Carter
Congress
Clarence Mitchell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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New Dominican president purges military command
President Antonio Guzman swore in four new military commanders in a rapid first act while Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and guests waited. US and Dominican sources said the new chiefs are viewed more favorably by the United States, as Guzman vows economic development with private enterprise and financing to boost competitiveness.
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Dominican Republic
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Vance
U.S
United States
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Art expert Andrew Ritchie dies at 71 in Connecticut
Sharon Connecticut AP reports Andrew Carnduff Ritchie former Yale University Art Gallery director has died at 71. After World War II he was honored by France and the Netherlands for recovering European art looted by the Nazis. Ritchie died Saturday.
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Andrew Carnduff Ritchie
Yale Art Gallery
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