Food price rise highest since 47
Washington reports wholesale prices surged led by the largest cost rise in 25 years with December showing an 18 percent index jump. For all 1972, wholesale food prices rose 6.8 percent and retail costs climbed about 3.5 percent, signaling pressure on Nixon's controls. Major increases hit livestock, eggs, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and feeds with double digit gains in several categories.
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Dance marathon ends on Iowa liquor laws
In Burlington Iowa four couples tied for first after a 30 hour dance marathon to benefit the March of Dimes was halted by state liquor laws requiring 12 am closing. Officials boosted the top prize to include four winners a trophy and 100 dollars each, and the event raised about 1000 dollars.
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Ten Billion Suit Targets Volkswagens Over Defective Windshield Wipers
A class action filed in Sacramento seeks 3 actual damages and 10 000 general damages per owner for Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles years with alleged defective windshield wipers. Attorney Allen Jacobs alleges malice and fraud in selling cars with an improperly designed mechanical coupling between wiper arm and drive shaft, causing sudden failure.
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Caine Marries Shakira Baksh in Las Vegas Chapel
UPI reports actor Michael Caine 39 marries Shakira Baksh 25 at the Algiers hotel Las Vegas strip in a ceremony where he uses his regal name Maurice Mickelwhite. The couple reportedly dated 14 months.
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