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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1974

Page

5

AMC price increases sweep through 1975 lineup

American Motors Corp announced price hikes affecting 1975 models, boosting average vehicles nearly 9.9 percent from 1974. The Hornet hatchback rose by 825 to 3174, four sedans up 300, Sportabout up 325, Matador line up 250, and Jeep models from 423 to 600. AMC joins GM Chrysler and Ford in higher pricing amid cost pressures and upcoming model-year launches.

Detroit UPL American Motors Co Jeep U.S General Motors Chrysler AMC Stic Chevrolet Ford AMC Roy D. Chapin Jr Chapin United Auto Workers William V. Yanneberg Mit

First road fuel use drop seen since 1943

The Federal Highway Administration warned gasoline and diesel use for highway transport in 1974 may fall 3.3 percent from 1973, marking the first declines since 1943 when rationing. July consumption rose 1.1 percent from a year earlier, but seven months still 4.8 percent below last year, with figures for highway use only.

Washington Federal Highway Administration Highway Administration

Rector teaches good sex as part of life in Denver suburb

A Denver area Episcopal rector and his wife offer an adult sex education course at St. Thomas Church in Northglenn. They argue sex is more than a meal, stressing playfulness, relationship quality, and overcoming societal taboos. The course aims to normalize healthy attitudes toward sex for adults.

Marion Hammond Opal Denver UPI Marion Trummond Hefner Hammond Northglenn St. Thomas Episcopal Church

VW Defends Gas Figures in FTC Challenge

VW of America defended claimed fuel economy for its imports amid FTC probes into auto ads. Tests allegedly showed better mileage on a Porsche model and Audi models than the questioned ads stated, while Ford and GM responded to similar challenges about TV ads and test drives. The FTC sought proof ads reflected typical driver results and not shortages rhetoric.

Wasilington UPT Volkswagen of America Inc Federal Trade Commmission New York Washington Porsche FTC Ford Motor Co General Motors Volkswagen Ford TEE E Buick San Diego

Cross Country Trip Report With Blatant Infamization

A fragmentary note describes a cross country trip with a controversial submission. The text references a blaited Infamization on a few the fest, but specifics remain unclear. Entities and concrete details are scarce in the readable portion.

Ost design demonstrates improved mileage at 70 miles per hour

The article notes that the model tested shows better efficiency when driven at higher speeds, with a focus on mileage improvements at 70 mph. It discusses how performance varies with speed and highlights the ost’s design goals to optimize fuel use.

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Saturday Hours for Civic Center Offices

Readable text notes Saturday hours for all offices except the Civic Center. It mentions regular hours and references the Giffee HUE Tent, but details are unclear.

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