Recession hits regions differently across the nation
Washington reports that recession effects vary by area with Michigan Ohio and other auto dependent regions hit hardest while Texas Florida and parts of the Southwest show milder impact. Experts note local industry mix growth rates and housing demand shape outcomes amid inflation and higher interest rates.
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Chase Econometrics
Slippery cars may cut gas use through design
Dearborn based Ford details airflow management as a key to fuel economy for 1981 Escort and Lynx. Ford aims to raise fleet mpg by up to two miles via aerodynamic tweaks, noting even one-tenth of a mpg from such design. Critics say rivals dispute drag claims while Ford weighs wind tunnel plans and investment in testing facilities.
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Penny Gumballs Under Threat From Sugar Spike
AKRON New York AP The Ford Gum and Machine Co faces rising costs as refined sugar more than doubles to over 40 dollars per 100 pounds. With sugar making about 75 percent of a penny gumball’s cost, the firm may raise the price to two cents to survive. The plant produces about 2,227,000 gumballs daily in flavors like licorice lime orange and cherry. the firm is one of few remaining gumball makers earning around five million dollars yearly.
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Federal Reserve Bank
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Cadillac
Granatellis unveil turbine powered passenger car
Granatellis claim their turbine driven Corvette is the first successful turbine passenger car. It uses a Pratt and Whitney engine, weighs 260 pounds, requires no radiator or water, runs on varied fuels, and can reach over 200 mph with 0 to 55 in 2.85 seconds. Offers expected around 750000 with potential buyers including King Hussein.
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Detroit
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Granatelli
California
Jobs double minority status in TV news
A Washington AP report summarizes a survey by the Radio Television News Directors Association of 77 black TV newswomen. They say they got jobs partly due to double minority status, but fear race may hinder advancement. The study notes race affects coworker relations more than sex, with many praising relations with black coworkers and few with white coworkers.
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Radio Television News Directors Association
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