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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1974
Page
7
UPI reports 1973 median U S household income reached 10512 dollars, up 823 from 1972. Inflation eroded real gains to 2.1 percent. About 8 percent earned 25000 plus, 22.1 percent 15000 to 25000, 23 percent under 5000. Total household income rose to 849.1 billion from 770.3 billion.
In Hawaii a crop-duster spread poison baits over a ten mile by six hundred foot brush strip on Maui. Cats laced with zinc were released to kill field mice invading the populated coastal area. Officials hope the plan reduces the pest surge within days.
Jimmy Connor found a brown bag with 13000 dollars across from his Collinsville home. He turned the money in and inspired authorities to reward him with a bike plus checks and gifts from Illinois State Police, the Illinois Police Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police. The cash belonged to a Mexican couple en route to Chicago for their 17 month old son's neurological treatment. The boy received a 20 inch five speed bike, spending money, game tickets, and a police patch plaque after the incident.
Reports say California officials expect a new grass fed beef cut called baby beef to sell for $1 a pound in September in San Francisco area supermarkets. Industry leaders question readiness and major chains show little interest. The product is tender like Choice A but lighter in color with yellow fat and less marbling.
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