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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1979

Page

8

Sweden names Falldin prime minister after stalemate

Thorbjorn Falldin a sheep farmer and former premier was chosen as Sweden's new prime minister ending a three week deadlock. The Center Party leader faces opposition over nuclear energy and coalition tensions with Ola Allsten and Gosta Bohman as parliament prepares to confirm the appointment and outline the cabinet.

Stockholm Sweden UPI Thorbjorn Falldin Center Party Falldin Liberal Party Ola Allsten Gosta Bohman Ullsten Bohman

Oil industry doubts report gasoline lines will reappear

Washington based industry voices doubt a repeat of gas station lines this year. Ed Murphy of the American Petroleum Institute notes third quarter deliveries were 6.7 percent below last year and argues demand has grown 2 to 3 percent annually, making a shortage unlikely. Dan Lundberg cites available supplies and a 3.7 percent October demand rise as basis for his forecast of lines reappearing, but Murphy counters with conservative estimates and recent conservation by motorists.

Washington UPI Ed Murphy American Petroleum Institute Dan Lundberg Murphy Atlantic Richfield Lundberg

Man Runs 200 Miles From Prison To Start New Life

Jim Deupree, 43, who just completed terms for burglary and escape, fled Michigan City State Prison to begin a 200 mile run to Shelbyville Indiana. He ran 15 miles the first day and hoped to finish in eight to 10 days. He seeks a sales job in Indianapolis and cites a new, positive mindset after shedding weight from his escape training.

Michigan City Ind UPI Jim Deupree Deupree Indiana State Prison Shelbyville South Bend Indianapolis Kansas

Price violations cited by Council on Wage and Price Stability

The Council on Wage and Price Stability said 38 large food companies appear in violation of the administration price guidelines. It had previously warned 34 firms in July, all with annual sales over 250 million dollars, nine of which returned to compliance. Thirteen more firms recently reported data suggesting excess pricing or margins, leaving 38 unresolved cases.

Washington UPI Council On Wage and Price Stability

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