California oil firms pay nearly eight million in asphalt suit
San Francisco California four oil companies paid the state 8 493 873 in an escrow fund as settlement of a 1969 federal asphalt antitrust suit. The action covers price fixing on asphalt sold to public agencies from 1955 to 1988. Counties and cities will share the proceeds totaling 11 670 165 after signoff.
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San Francisco
California
Younger
Atlantic Richfield and
Douglas Oil Co
Edgington Oil Co
Golden Bear
Wilco Chemical Corp
Hydrogen fuel eyed for mail trucks by Postal Service
The Postal Service reports tests of a hydrogen gas powered mail truck show potential to avert future energy shortages. The six cylinder engine uses a modified carburetor and liquid hydrogen in a 30 gallon tank, delivering about nine mpg at normal speeds while reducing emissions.
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Washington
Postal Service
American Motors
California
UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Department
Rebate law won’t cut food stamps, says Agr Dept
The Agriculture Department said recipients will not be penalized by tax rebates under a new law. A telegram to all states noted refunds and special payments shall not be counted as income in determining eligibility or benefit amounts for federal programs.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Specials on books and records sale ad listing many titles
A dense sale advertisement offers numerous books and music records with marked-down prices. Items include World War I history, Pacific Northwest railroading photos, J J Audubon art, Greek mythology, Irish history, and many art and craft volumes. Local store sections list accessories and bath products with prices.
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Orig
CL. Sulzberger
George Abdill
Pacific Northwest
C. Wyeth
D. Allen
Earth and
Ocean
J. Hay
R. Kaufman
Norman Rockwe
Arthur L. Guptill
Allas
Kay Desmonde
Maui
Charles Lindbergh
J.J. Audubon
C. Adams
D.M. Townshend
Patrick
Ireland
C O’brien
P. Longfield
A Kerr
James Beard
Frank Baum
Maxfield Parrish
Slivka, Webb & Patch
X. Field
Kc, McCann
Gorton
D. Brightbill
B. King
A. Waugh
A.C. Radcliff
Abbey Simon
Chopin
McCarthy
Benny
Doors To
Bugles
Long Reach
Santa Ana
Pomona
LA Habra
Pride-Trimble Infant Furniture Zany Zoo Sale
Bright color themed infant items include Jumper Walker Stroller High Chair Play Yard and more all discounted. Featured pieces show safety features and convertible designs with price cuts across most items. Sold at most stores except Marina, Palos Verdes, Laglina Hills.
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Marina
Palos Verdes
Laglina Hills
Sale Velveteen Pillows and Velour Fabric Sale
Crawford offers velveteen pillows in three sizes 14 inch knife edge 15 inch square and 15 inch round with five buttons at 3.99 each. Velour fabric from FalMicry Fabrics on sale 2.49 per yard with arnel triacetate and nylon composition for garments and home decor. Potholder group features fruits vegetables and decorative mitts priced 1.49 to 1.99. Table linens available at all stores except Marina.
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Crawford
ART Meedlewvork
Marina
Lakewood
Newport
Laguna Hills
Arcadia
Falmicry Fabrics
Long Beach
Santa Ana
Pomona
LA Habra
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Farberware
Fieldcrest
Missoni
Freestyle
Bath
Sant
PRIDE
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