Auto firms lift output but hold hiring into 1976
Detroit automakers plan overtime and plant closures to meet rising demand without bringing back idle workers. Ford GM and Chrysler say recalls won’t start until 1977 model year, with about 66 000 furloughed workers remain. Inventory covers roughly 53 days of sales as October and November the boosts push production schedules higher.
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Ford
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Northeast Silent Chill as Rain Lingers Across Coasts
A wintry chill grips the northeast while rain and drizzle dot the eastern and western seaboards. Concord New Hampshire records zero, Montpelier Vermont and Houston Maine see three degree readings. Light rain covers the middle Atlantic states with fog reducing visibility. rain also dampens the flood area in the Pacific Northwest but not enough to threaten last week's floods.
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Assistant commerce chief sees lower inflation
Washington reports Assistant Commerce Secretary James Pate foresees inflation easing to 6 percent next year due to slower food and energy prices and higher worker productivity. He cautions unknowns like fuel costs could alter the forecast while noting a recent farm price drop and wholesale food price decline offsetting gains in other commodities.
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Knight heir John S. Knight III stabbed to death in Philadelphia
In a downtown Philadelphia apartment a 30 year old newspaper heir John S Knight III was fatally stabbed during a robbery attempt. Three guests were present two were bound and gagged while a third left earlier police seek three white men in their 20s as suspects. Rosemary McKinnon was cut during the escape attempt.
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Thornton Wilder dies at 78 in Connecticut
Renowned author and playwright Thornton Wilder died of a heart attack at his Hamden home. The New England writer won three Pulitzers and the National Book Award, famed for The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town. Amos Wilder said he was sleeping when stricken. autopsy pending.
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