Auto industry opens 1977 with 39000 on layoff
The UPI report notes the U.S. auto industry begins 1977 amid weak demand as about 39,000 workers face temporary layoff due to sluggish small car sales.
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1977
Page
4
The UPI report notes the U.S. auto industry begins 1977 amid weak demand as about 39,000 workers face temporary layoff due to sluggish small car sales.
Ford Chrysler and GM announce multiweek layoffs at nine U.S. and Canadian plants citing weak small car demand. In early 1977 GM and others project higher yearly totals, while Automotive News pegs 1976 gains and imports. A British astrologer predicts Prince Charles may wed this year with Caroline Longman named as a possible bride.
At 28, I weighed 211 pounds and wore a size 22. After trying diets, health spas, and group sessions with no lasting results, I kept the weight off for over 20 months. I feel great and would recommend the program to anyone seeking to look and feel better.
Plains Georgia airport operates as a grass runway with limited control led by Tom Peterson. President elect Carter uses the field for short hops with Peterson piloting and his wife signaling from the ground. Secret Service seeks safer options but Carter prefers Peterson’s two engine plane even in poor visibility. After inauguration Carter will use Air Force One to Georgia then a helicopter to Plains possibly landing at Peterson’s field.
Washington researchers led by Ohio State University endorse a process to grind coal to four micron particles to remove impurities and increase energy output. Proponents say the mill could improve U.S. energy self sufficiency, enable fuel blending, and warrant a pilot plant with federal funding discussion ongoing.
A UPI report cites Agriculture Department figures showing Middle East imports of frozen chicken more than doubled to over 150000 tons in 1976, with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iraq leading purchases. Projections suggest 1977 exports could reach 300000 tons, possibly 350000 to 400000 by 1978, aiding the U.S. balance against higher oil costs.
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