Consumers fall behind in fight over food cost
AP report analyzes how rising wages offset food price increases since 1960s, showing time needed to earn money for 24 basic items and comparing US costs to Europe. Data from 1963 to 1977 indicate prices rose while time to earn funds fluctuated, with 16 of 24 items costing less time in 1977 than 1963.
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UNC hikes tuition and funds KUNC from page one
The report notes a $35,000 annual funding for KUNC from student fees after students refused further support. SFAC advised zero for KUNC while Bond proposed funds for orientation services and a student LD system. Student fees support a wide range of campus activities and organizations across Harrison McCowen halls and the University Center, with health insurance rising and waivers allowed for those with other coverage.
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Cement truck rammed Amtrak train near border crossing
A speeding cement truck at a red crossing in Washington collided broadside with an Amtrak passenger train, killing the truck driver and injuring five passengers and three Amtrak workers. The crash destroyed the cement mixer, scattered debris, and derailed four cars. Conductor Jim Raven put the speed at about 78 mph, about 25 miles from the Canadian border.
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Study orders top to bottom review of federal civil service
Washington UPI The Carter administration ordered a thorough study of the federal civil service and personnel systems. A special task force will examine pay benefits recruitment and career versus anticareer appointments. A first report is due in 9 to 120 days with ongoing updates to the president and Congress.
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