Small Cars Outselling Big Ones By Nearly 2-1 Margin
DETROIT AP The American driving public shifts from full size family autos to four passenger minicars and subcompacts. In 1975 about 3 million Americans bought subcompact or minicars no bigger than a Pinto or Vega, roughly one third of all new car sales, while standard six passenger Chevrolets Fords and Buicks sold about 1.5 million. Detroit firms move to meet demand with minicars led by Vega Pinto Gremlin and other models, as imports gain share. Minicar sales rose 40% from 1974 to 711,000 while overall sales slipped 3%. Experts attribute growth to downsizing for fuel economy and price, with GM redesigning full size cars for 1977 to shed weight and length.
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Researchers Find Early Blood Pressure Tends Run In Families
Arizona AP report notes high blood pressure often runs in families and may begin in infancy. Researchers led by Edward H. Kass seek to identify early-life triggers and environmental factors. Kallikrein, a vessel-dilating enzyme, is lower in those with hypertension and may help detect risk. About 24 million Americans are believed to have elevated blood pressure.
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Council backs private competition in first class mail
Washington AP The President's Council on Wage and Price Stability urges allowing private firms to compete with the Postal Service for delivering first class letters. The six page report warns competition could slow rate hikes and improve mail delivery while noting the Postal Service holds a legal monopoly on most mail. The council cites wage increases from 1970 to 1975 and discusses cost and productivity concerns.
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Burley tobacco sales taper in Kentucky markets
Burley tobacco sales in Kentucky declined with final days at four markets Glasgow Horse Cave Somerset and Springfield. Total volume 2 086 932 pounds up 12 cents to 109 07 per cwt from Tuesday. Carrollton led at 119 34 cwt on 203 182 pounds. Mt Sterling 113 49 on 130 414 pounds. Franklin 91 54 on 52 920 pounds. Lexington moved 423 697 pounds at 108 07.
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Marines Boot Camp Stresses Obedience and Reform
San Diego AP report details 78 days of hard training at the Marine recruit depot. DIs use high stress drills to build instant obedience while addressing injuries and disciplinary issues. Recruits face physical strain, stress fractures, and a rising high school diploma rate as instructors push for leadership over bullying.
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