Auto Makers Profits Dip In Last Quarter
The Associated Press reports the Big Three auto makers posted a combined fourth quarter profit of 648 million on 18 billion in sales, down from 991 million on 17.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. Ford led the drop with 57 million in Q4 earnings on 5.6 billion in sales, while GM earned 517 million on just over 9 billion. Chrysler continued shifting to small cars, with one plant converted for compact production.
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Pork Producers Aid Porkettes And Queen Contest Support
Audrain County Pork Producers voted on February 5 to fund the Audrain County Porkettes sponsorsing the county Pork Queen Contest. They also approved continuing pork supply for home economics classes in county schools. University of Missouri marketing specialist Glen Grimes spoke on the Future of Pork.
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MU At St Louis Fosters Car Pools
Officials at the University of Missouri St Louis urge energy conservation by forming student car pools. Chancellor Hardy says letters were sent to 11 589 students listing potential contacts in same areas. Students with second semester parking permits may receive a refund if they join a car pool. The university also explores off campus teaching centers and more at home reading and exam assignments.
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Chrysler reports profits and sales figures for quarters and year
Chrysler earned 74 million on 3.4 billion in quarterly sales, down from 84 million on 2.8 billion in late 1972. For the year, Chrysler posted 255 million in profits on 11.8 billion in sales, versus 220 million on 9.8 billion in 1972.
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Shapp Blames White House Isolation On Truckers Strike
Gov Milton J Shapp accuses the Nixon administration of insularity for failing to grasp the truckers strike's seriousness. He cites reliance on unions and industry groups for information and warns opinions formed without facts hamper response. Traffic nears normal, guards deactivated, food shortages easing as workers return.
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