Devaluations begin to pay off for U S exports overseas
The AP survey across Europe and Japan finds two dollar devaluations since 1971 easing competition for U S goods. Prices help, but gains vary by sector, with Boeing 747s and farm products showing limited impact and U S firms retooling to meet European needs.
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Associated Press
Europe
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America
U.S
United States
Britain
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Tetsutaro Iida
Brussels
Rome
West Germany
Kiichi Aichi
Premiums in marketing shape products and profits
A New York AP piece argues marketing often drives value more than product design. It traces premiums from Babbitt lithographs in 19th century soap to Louisiana lagniappe and modern incentives, noting trading stamps faltered while premium programs grew to billions by the 1970s and fluctuated since.
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New York
America
B. T. Babbitt
Louisiana
Dairy price increases hit eight states and SA dairies
A San Antonio based dairy cooperative announced higher milk prices for dairies in Texas Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Tennessee and Missouri. The raises target about 9000 local dairymen with July 70 cent per 100 pounds uplift and a nickel per half gallon at Knowlton’s Creamery. Foremost Dairy may lift per half gallon by up to seven cents. Ghost sightings in Port Elizabeth South Africa reported by Die Gosterlig describe a uniformed policeman near the charge office in the New Laws Courts Building.
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San Antonio, Tex
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South Africa
Die Qosterlig
New Laws Courts
Magnolia Manor Restored Near Arkadelphia Receives NRHP Listing
Magnolia Manor, an antebellum house built 1852 to 1857 near Arkadelphia, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored by Mr and Mrs Arthur Martin, the 12 room home features seven fireplaces with walnut mantels, a secret room, and a bulldog ring in the stair. Original kitchens, cabins, and magnolia trees remain partly preserved amid restoration efforts led by Olen Hendrix and M M Barksdale.
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Arkadelphia
John B. McDaniel
North Carolina
Madison Griffin
Sen
Fletcher McElhannon
Senator Olen Hendrix
Prescott
M.M. Barksdale
Movers Seek Higher Rates for Intrastate Moving
The Arkansas Transportation Commission heard conflicting testimony on a proposed average 10 percent rate increase for intrastate household goods movers. Movers argued current rates leave firms operating at a loss while Arkansas Consumer Research contends evidence is insufficient. The commission investigating cost figures and took the matter under advisement with all 51 firms seeking the raise.
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Little Rock
State Transportation Commission
Arkansas Consumer Research
Garry L. Brewer
Carl Bonner
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