Big car again on top of sales
DETROIT UPI It may be only a swan song but the big car symbol of a pre energy crisis America is atop the sales charts. The standard sized 1977 model Chevrolet, 700 pounds and a foot shorter than last year, was the No 1 selling car in the United States in the first three months of 1977. There were only 7,500 sales separating it from the Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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Easter Egg Hunt at White House Draws Thousands
Thousands of children filled the White House south lawn for the Easter egg roll and carnival atmosphere. President Carter planned a public appearance with his grandson Jason, while Amy Carter oversaw activities and private stages hosted marionettes and rope tricks. Farm animals including a 1,200 pound steer were on display for eight and younger children accompanied by an adult.
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Steelworkers near lifetime job security in new contract
The United Steelworkers and Big 10 steelmakers reach a three year accord giving 340000 union workers enhanced job security for 20 years of service or more and a roughly 10 percent annual wage increase plus cost of living raises. Layoff pay extends to two years and a $300 monthly pension supplement plus Social Security is offered to those under 62 who take layoff. A task force will seek lifetime job and income security. The deal, under a no strike pact, may set patterns for copper aluminum and can industry talks.
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British secretary arrives in Africa to push peaceful Rhodesia talks
British Foreign Secretary David Owen lands in Africa with American backed plan favoring majority rule by ballot. He urges inclusion of all parties, including Ian Smith, in any negotiations and weighs reconvening the Geneva conference as a option while aiming for a peaceful transfer of power in Rhodesia.
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Haley seeks debate over book’s claim to Kunta Kinte
London based UPI reports author Alex Haley demands a public exchange with Mark Ottaway who challenged Roots. Ottaway argued Haley lacks solid proof of Kunta Kinte descent and questioned the romance of Haley’s account of 1760s Gambian lineage. Haley vows to defend his work and meet the journalist.
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Median home values surge amid rising costs and incomes
Census and HUD figures show 1970 to 1975 median single family home values climbed from 17 100 to 29 500, a 73 percent jump, with owner incomes up 40 percent. Renters faced 44 percent higher median rents while incomes rose 25 percent. regional gaps persisted. President Carter draws mixed business support per Chamber of Commerce chief.
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Easter Sunday observed across faiths and nations
United Press International reports millions celebrated Easter with services ranging from churches to mountains as Orthodox and Western denominations shared the holiday. In the Holy Land 30 000 Christian pilgrims and 80 000 Jewish tourists traveled home amid heavy travel and crowded routes. Moscow churches drew large crowds despite films shown in other venues.
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AMA seeks apology from Califano over HEW Medicare errors
The American Medical Association demanded an apology from HEW Secretary Joseph Califano after a HEW report on big Medicare earners showed a 65 percent error rate. AMA officials cited misidentification of solo practitioners and misattributed funds in 208 physicians surveyed.
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French rush to aid Zaire triggers constitutional protest
French military transports airlift Moroccan materiel to Zaire amid fighting near Kinshasa. Communist leader Robert Ballanger denounces the action as unconstitutional and demands an urgent National Assembly debate and government statement before Tuesday.
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