RCA to quit making computers amid rising capital costs
New York AP RCA Corp plans to stop computer production citing massive capital outlays needed to stay in the business. Chairman Robert W. Sarnoff said the sector is leveling off and that the company would write off the computer unit, potentially up to 250 million dollars, affecting overall profits this year.
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New York
RCA Corp
Robert W. Sarnoff
RCA
Ford Motor Co
Edsel
Sarnoff
International Business Machines Corp
General Electric Co
Honeywell Inc
Honeywell Information Systems Inc
Kiski Area Gem Club Organized in Avonmore in 1970
The Kiski Area Gem and Lapidary Club organized in Avonmore on April 26, 1970, by mineral enthusiasts. The group now has about 50 members and hosts field trips, programs, displays, and jewelry making. Their annual Gem and Lapidary Show at Charlie's Danceland during Harvest Jubilee runs September 25–26 with free admission and door prizes.
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Saltsburg — Webster
Kiski Area
Avonmore
EAGLC
Charlie's Danceland
Pennsylvania
Thomas Jack
Frank Hepler
Owen Porter
Benjamin Baldwin
Anna Koontz
Gem and Lapidary Club
Saltsburg
Pittsburgh Fire Kills 83 Year Old In Four Alarm Blaze
A four alarm fire in a brick building in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville section killed 83 year old Harry Blumer, who lived above a hardware store. An injured fireman was reported. Police found the victim in his bedroom. cause and damage estimates were unavailable.
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Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville
Allegheny County
Harry Blumer
Blumer
Dance Programs Organized for Youngsters in Indiana Area
The Indiana Area Recreation and Parks Department offers Basic Dance Forms for ages 5-8 and Creative Dance for ages 4-5 taught by Mrs. Pat Lommock. Creative Dance meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., with a 11 a.m. Creative Dramatics class option. Basic Dance Forms runs Mondays at 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Call 463-3473 to register.
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Indiana Area Recreation and Parks Department
Pat Lommock
Recreation Department
Philadelphia Street
Airlines Lounge War Spreads Across 202 Bars This Month
Airlines Ameri can Continental United and Trans World push lounge service into coach. TWA rolls out fully staffed lounges on 41 domestic 707s and 747s, American adds multiple bars including a piano lounge, Continental tests standup bars, and United expands lounges on DC10 Trijet and 747s with emphasis on food by Trader Vic. A fatal industrial accident in Pittsburgh closes with coroner report.
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Los Angeles
United States
Frank Sinatra Jr
Piper Cubs
American
Continental
United
Trans World Airlines
TWA
Samples
Trader Vic of
Hollywood
Two Leopard Cubs Stolen At Memorial Coliseum
In Portland the Ringling Bros. circus reported two five week old leopard cubs stolen from a cage at Memorial Coliseum. A $200 no questions asked reward was offered for their return. Animal trainer Dick Chipperfield warned the cubs need a special formula every four hours or risk death. he said the thief took the best cubs while two others remained.
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Portland
Ore
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Dick Chipperfield
Circus
Chipperfield
Memorial Coliseum
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Persepolis
Kiski
Gem Club
Jcpenney
Sinatra
Sinatra & Co
Rick
Pmsbungh
Robert Pell
Jones & Laughlin
South Side Works
Lightcap Electric Co
Phila. St
Indiana, Pa
Richard C. Bell
Indiana
Frank T. Mihalcik
A-Marts
Allgood
Ea BS
A&p Sugar
Coca-Cola
Turkey
Silverbrook
Léon
Hunt
Hellmann
Yih Aifcens Division
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