Ford Maverick aims to shake up subcompact market
Ford unveils the Maverick a $1995 subcompact designed to compete with VW and Simca Rootes imports. Lee Iacocca touted the new car as a smaller, efficient two-door four-passenger model with a 103 inch wheelbase and 179 inch length, featuring air conditioning and automatic transmission but no power brakes, built to appeal to budget buyers amid growing imports.
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C R Men To Attend Eisenhower Rites
Two Cedar Rapids men who met Eisenhower at Gettysburg over two summers plan to attend burial rites in Abilene Kansas on Wednesday. Regis Players honor Ike with Romeo and Juliet performance in Regis auditorium proceeds go to the heart fund. curtain at 4 pm. Regular admission charged. student cards not honored. Aegis drama completes six performance run Sunday. Vandenberg resigns Linn county committee chairman Stephen Ridge heads Tama teen Republicans.
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Ford and GM in subcompact race reshapes auto market
A column reports Ford officials shift to subcompact cars after foreign imports boost demand. General Motors unveils a new small car XP-887 slated for mid-1970, while American Motors races to launch its Hornet this fall, signaling a tight domestic auto competition.
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Investor's Guise by Sam Shulsky on mutual fund goals
A reader asks about switching funds after years of mediocre growth. The piece stresses recognizing fund type differences, noting growth funds suit capital builders, income funds suit retirees, and broad categories guide expectations. It warns against misaligned goals and highlights varying dividend payouts and commissions.
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