States woo Japanese automakers with tax breaks and roads
More than 30 states actively court Japanese automakers with tax incentives, low-interest loans, trained workers, and new roads to attract factories. Toyota, Honda and Nissan report bids from many states while firms keep details quiet. The effort follows Volkswagen’s New Stanton plant success and aims to offset yen weakness and anti import rules, with Pennsylvania cited for a 1976 Volkswagen package including tax relief and a $40 million loan.
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California
Pennsylvania
New York
John Mathews
Missouri Division of Commerce
Associated Press
United States
Toyota
Long Beach
Calif
Honda
Marysville
Ohio
Volkswagen
New Stanton
Yasuhiko Suzuki
Nissan U.S.A
Toyota Motor Sales
U.S.A
U.S
Norval Reece
Eeorerains
Milton Shapp
No More Cups of Coffee As Dollar Squeeze Hits GI Families
The dollar’s drop against the West German mark worsens costs for US troops in Bonn and Wuerzburg. Despite relief measures like new allowances and on-base savings, poorer GIs face higher rents and living costs as morale declines.
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U.S
John Harrington
Wuerzburg
Heidelberg
Europe
Air Force
Sadat Changes Mind on Mideast Talks Persistence
President Carter claimed he persuaded Egyptian President Sadat to keep the negotiators in Washington amid a sticking point over linking the peace treaty with future talks on the West Bank and Gaza. Egypt pushes a strong link to Palestinian issues. Israel seeks a looser tie. Sadat reportedly considered recalling the team, but Carter said he asked Sadat to leave them in place and Sadat sent word he would stay.
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Carter
Anwar Sadat
Cyrus R. Vance
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Gaza Strip
Egypt
Israel
Cairo
Mustafa Khalil
Buffalo
Sadat
Buffalo International
Pleasant fall day with sun and highs near 60
Forecast calls for abundant sunshine today with a high around 60. Sunshine fades after 6 p.m. as EST returns. Tonight’s low near 40. Monday looks clear with highs in the upper 60s.
Doty gravesite rededication set in Middletown
Middletown Historical Society Founder’s Day ceremonies will rededicate the gravesite of Daniel Doty, the area’s first settler, with a new monument marking his grave. The feature by George Crout appears on page 35.
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Middletown
Daniel Doty
Middletown Historical Society
George Crout
Dangers Lurk Be Seen This Halloween Safety Tips Full
Washington AP safety reminder urges parents to keep trick or treaters visible and safe. Use light or bright costumes with reflective tape, light colored bags, flame retardant accessories, and avoid obstructive masks. Wear tight hats, short costumes, carry flashlights, and watch for cars holes and steps.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
America
Federal Safety Agency
Even witches light up with flashlight glow strips on costumes
Halloween safety advice urges lighting homes outside, accompanying children, and avoiding flame risks. Parents told to inspect treats at home, while police in 125 cities report far fewer tainted candy incidents in the past year or two per the National Confectioners Association.
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Safety Commission
National Confectioners Association
Nader allies slam corporate Congress after session wins and losses
Congress Watch led by Ralph Nader said the 95th session ended October 15 with big business victories over consumer measures in most battles while some federal wins for consumers included aid to cooperatives airline deregulation and bankruptcy rules. The group cited party unity gaps and rising corporate PAC influence as key factors shaping votes. Howard Metzenbaum topped pro consumer scores at 98 percent followed by Kennedy Sarbanes and Clark in the 90s. Holtzman and Drinan led House with 98 percent.
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Ralph Nader
Congress
Nader
Congress Watch Organization
America
Mark Green
Congress Watch
Green
California
Federal
Consumer Protection Agency
House
Senate
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Paul Sarbanes
D-Md
Dick Clark
D-Town
Elizabeth Holtzman
D-Ny
Robert Drinan
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June Haller
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