Arguing With a Computer Is One Way Ticket
A reader laments automated customer service at The Star and details billing disputes involving a government contract. The letter cites a leasing firm, cross city billing, and threats to involve police if repossession occurs. The writer urges federal scrutiny of the contract holder for alleged monopoly abuse. City subscribers are urged to call for service if delivery fails.
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The
Star
Atlanta
San Francisco
Star Publishing
Tam
Oil profits jump for major oil firms in Q1 1974
Exxon reports 705 million after tax for the quarter ended March 31, up 39 percent from 1973. Texaco posts 589.4 million, a 123 percent rise from 1973. Occidental earning 67.7 million, up 718 percent, with revenue over 1.3 billion. Skelly Oil profits rise 97 percent to 19.7 million. Oil shares signal continued earnings strength and plans for capital development and exploration.
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Josh Fitzhugh
NEW York (Ap
Exxon
Texaco
Occidental
Henry M. Jackson
Washington Democrat
Senate Interior Committee
Jackson
Washington
Mobil
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Skelly Oi! Co
Tulsa, Okla
Skelly
Gulf Oil
Standard Oil of
Indiana
Credit cards reduced by oil firms across gas industry
Los Angeles AP reports profits rise and supplies tighten as oil majors cut gasoline credit card programs. Gas pumps refuse bank cards, and motels, dining, and rental cars see tighter card use. ARCO Exxon Shell note stricter requirements and fewer auto renewals. firms trim promotions as costs and marketing pressures shift.
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Los Angeles
Atlantic Richfield
Exxon
Shell
Airmen jailed in Utah torture slaying case shocks Ogden
Two Hill Air Force Base airmen Dale and Pierre 21 and William A Andrews 20 were jailed on homicide charges in a brutal robbery slaying at Ogden s Hi Fi Shop five people were beaten tortured and shot three died. Victims included 16 year old Courtney Naisbitt 18 year old Michelle Ainsley and 20 year old Stanley Walker. Autopsy showed gunshots caustic liquid and a victim fed a pen into a man s ear. Autopsy also noted rape in Ainsley case and caustic liquid swallowed by Naisbitt. Police found stereo gear worth 24000 missing and linked suspects by victim description. Addressed details include Pierre Trinidad and Andrews Jonesboro LA.
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Hill Air Force Base
Dale
Pierre
William A. Andrews
Ogden
LeRoy Jacobsen
Trindad
Andrews
Jonesboro
Jacobsen
Courtney Naisbitt
Byron Naisbitt
Orren W. Walker
Stanley O. Walker
Michelle Ainsley
Miss Ainsley
Naisbitt
Stanley Walker
Country stars to headline 1974 Southwest Arkansas Poultry Festival
Mel Street and Guy Shannon headline the 1974 festival at Nashville High School stadium on May 3. Events include Chicken Cookin Queen contest, H Club barbecue, art gallery, beauty pageant, poultry grower awards, and Jaycee Chick-N-Que with 6 p.m. barbecue served. Tickets $2 in advance, $3 at gate. available via Nashville Chamber of Commerce or Nashville Jaycees.
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Mel Street
Guy Shannon
Nashville
Nash
Arkansas Poultry Federation
Nashville Country Club
Nashville Jaycee
Oil price rollback approved by panel in Congress
The House Commerce Committee moved to roll back domestic oil prices to November 1973 levels, affecting about 80 percent of US crude output, with amendments to tighten imported oil price controls. The Eckhardt rollback targets prices from 5.25 to 4.25 per barrel for most oil, and 10 to 6.17 for new oil, exempting stripper wells and small producers. An Adams amendment would bar tax and royalty bite pass-throughs from foreign countries to prevent double dipping. AAA reports gasoline availability mostly stable with prices about 64 cents and 58 cents per gallon for regular and premium.
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Washington
House Commerce Committee
United States
Nixon
Bob Eckhardt
D-Tex
Eckhardt
Brock Adams
D-Wash
Adams
U.S
Spears bond issue approved by voters in Spears
A $1,500,000 Act 9 bond issue for Spears Carpet Mill was approved by city voters Tuesday with 311 votes for and 34 against plus one favorable absentee. The bonds will pay debts and fund current expansion. Ward results show varied support across 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2D 3 4A 4B precincts.
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Spears Carpet Mill
Soviet Jets Boost Syria Air War Amid Latakia Move
U S intelligence says Russia sent at least 12 crated MIG21 fighters to Latakia to strengthen Syria as air battles along the Golan Heights intensify. Moscow reportedly increased military aid after last week’s pledges, while shipments since last November total about 20 000 tons of weapons and supplies. Morroccan and Moroccan forces begin withdrawal from Egypt as two Israeli fast missile boats sail toward the Red Sea to counter a potential blockade.
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Syria
Golan Heights
U.S
Latakia
Russia
Damascus
Tively
Middle East
Egypt
Africa
Red Sea
Nixon seeks five billion aid package for Middle East and Asia
President Nixon asked Congress for 5.18 billion in foreign aid for fiscal year starting July 1, including 290 million for Egypt to clear the Suez Canal and rebuild war damaged cities, 350 million for Israel, 207.5 million for Jordan, and 939.8 million for South Vietnam Cambodia and Laos. A special 100 million Middle East fund is included.
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Nixon
Congress
Egypt
Suez Canal
United States
Israel
Jordan
Middle East
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
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Douglas Drake
Jim Tate
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Gulf Oil Corp
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