Penn Central Bankruptcy Lifts Hopes Amid Deep Losses
Washington AP The Penn Central marks a year in bankruptcy with improved operations but heavy losses. Estimated 1971 loss is 240 million dollars, labor anger high, Congress wary after a 100 million loan guarantee. Trustees seek to shed 9,000 jobs and 8,000 miles of track to save 120 million yearly, with Amtrak absorbing long haul passenger service.
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Tighter Food Stamp Handling Cuts Thefts
The director of the food stamp program cites tighter local handling rules as reducing thefts, with losses totaling over $1 million in six years. He notes burglaries have tapered off and explains stamps moved to vaults when found. States remain accountable for losses, with $474,000 charged to them last year.
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James E. Springfield
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Food and Nutrition Service
Perot Guards Drive Off Aggressive Car Salesman
Ross Perot, speaking in Miami, said he drives a 1965 auto because no one has asked him to buy. A Dallas auto salesman later tried three times to reach him, including delivering a polished $9,000 model to his stock, but Perot did not respond. Guards at the Perot home turned away the salesman with the car.
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Fla
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Executions for narcotics peddling rise in Iran
TEHRAN Iran AP nine and one more persons have been executed since a two year old law authorized the death penalty for narcotics peddling. The city and dates are not specified but the policy prompts a broad report on the enforcement of capital punishment for drug crimes.
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Tehran
Iran
4-H Junior Meet Yields Trip Plans and Film
Audrain County 4-H Junior Leaders met at the 4-H Center on Thursday evening. Penny Heitmeyer led pledges, Joanne Casper gave the devotion, and Dennis Pease reviewed the treasury of 159 dollars. Members discussed possible group projects and a Junior Leaders trip to Six Flags over Mid-America, then viewed an environment film.
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4-H Center
Penny Heitmeyer
Joanne Casper
Treasury
Dennis Pease
Six Flags
Mid-America
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