December 1973 to January 1974 Grocery Prices Rise
The Associated Press market basket survey shows December to January 1974 grocery bills higher by about 13 percent versus March 1, 1973. Production costs and fuel prices push up wholesale costs. 28.7 percent of 15 items rose, 11.8 percent fell, 48.7 stayed the same, 10.8 percent unavailable. Staples like milk butter eggs rose. beef frankfurters declined in six cities.
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Los Angeles
New York City
Albuquerque
N.M
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
New York
Britain Faces Some Problems In New Year
Britain starts the year amid unemployment surging due to the electric power crisis and a three day week. 640000 filed for benefits this week, on top of 490000 already unemployed, as nonessential industries adopt a reduced schedule to save electricity.
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Britain
London
Department of Trade and Industry
Edward Heath
National Coal Board
British Railways
Tom Boardman
Heath
Pittsburgh Press faces delivery strike over contract talks
The Pittsburgh Press Co says deliverymen from Teamsters Local 211 told some members not to report for work today, risking afternoon Press delivery. About 700 workers, mainly drivers and circulation staff, have a contract that expired Monday. Negotiations with federal mediator resumed after New Year’s, with talks planned today and Friday. Meanwhile, about 200 pressmen ratified a two year deal reached earlier.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Press Co
Teamsters Union Local 211
Post-Gazette
Pressmen's Union
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