31 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
1
Three month old Kawasaki KE 175 street or trail bike for sale. Still under warranty. Asking $260 or $90 per part. Contact 288 1335 or 2A AA. Also hor sale 0 300 Suauki in excellent condition. Phone for a map 7758.
Jane's Fighting Ships 1977 78 edition notes the Soviet Navy possesses a powerful fleet with 180 diesel and 142 nuclear powered submarines in service or building, plus a 3600 mile missile capable of hitting Hawaii from home waters. It compares Soviet and U S carrier strength, citing 19 U S carriers to 1 40 000 400 class Soviet carrier plans, and highlights manpower as a Soviet weakness.
UPI almanac notes the date August 31 1977 with zodiac signs Virgo and planetary positions. It lists Arthur Godfrey born 1903 and recalls Edison patenting the kinetoscope in 1879, a Packard cross country in 1903, Hitler statements and the 1939 Poland crisis, and the 1954 hurricane Carol impacting New England with fatalities and billions in damage.
Kentucky law enforcement officials call for parental guidance over legislation to curb skateboard dangers after a Danville boy died. Ernest Bivens of the state police urges parents to educate children about risks, safe use areas, and daylight play to prevent traffic incidents.
Mid August new car sales hit record levels with total 245,081 units, up 17 percent from last year, as buyers chase remaining models. GM led with 135,179 cars, Ford and Chrysler also rising, while AME fell. Analysts say price increases may not curb demand, with buyers absorbing higher costs for popular options.
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