Embattled Auto Industry Faces Golden Opportunities Ahead
Detroit analyst Robert W. Irvin outlines how America’s biggest industry enters the 1970s amid striking production losses, debt, and public pressure over air pollution and safety. He notes GM’s backlog, potential 10 million yearly sales, and calls by senators to outlaw internal combustion engines.
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Auto industry faces past missteps and future safety bets
Market indicators rise on favorable signals as Dow and AP averages gain. A columnist reflects on Detroit’s credibility issues, recalls past safety and pollution missteps, and notes Ford GM push for new safety tech while Chrysler hints at optional anti pollution devices.
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Stock Quotes From AP Interdealer Prices
Quotations from NASD show representative interdealer prices as of 3 p.m. Thursday. Prices for Tri South Mor and Triangle Brick are listed with small percentage changes. Market data reflects interdealer markets and excludes markup or markdown.
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Library Week Observance At DCCC in Lexington
Davidson County Community College plans National Library Week activities Monday through Friday led by Learning Resources Center director Miss Gail Koontz. daily noon movies, evening public showings, a Circle K Club book sale, and other events. Thursday features NC State English Professor Richard Walser speaking at a faculty-student convocation, with a 1 to 2 p.m. reception on the college plaza hosted by the Thomasville Junior Woman's Club and the Student Government Association.
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Funds Plentiful Mortgage Credit Outlook Bright
Mortgage credit stands as bright as in years with plentiful funds and lenders openly soliciting loans. Bill N Brown of NAREB notes demand rebounds as buyers return, supply lags, and access to credit remains easy for about six months. Financial institutions will compete, offering longer maturities and smaller down payments to some borrowers. Lower rates expected for those with substantial equity.
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Business notes mark promotions and mergers in North Carolina
Williard gets promoted to assistant manager at Con nect Cor s High Point fabricating plant after joining in 1969 as office manager. Universal Dyeing Finishing and Automated Environmental Systems discuss merger, with plans to move Automated to Greensboro if approved. L Paul Brayton Ltd plans architecturally designed planters from synceram, with officers named and operations listed across multiple cities.
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Yanceyville
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Home Costs Up 7.7 Percent From February Last Year
In February 1971 the median price for existing single family homes sold in the United States reached 24 200 or more per unit, a 7.7 percent rise from February 1970. Existing home sales remained brisk, with volume 29 percent higher than the same month last year across 113 realty boards surveyed by the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
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