Critics say museum gift shops turn major profits
The Metropolitan Museum of Art reports merchandise and publication revenues triple 1974 levels, turning tiny museum shops into major money makers. Executives note authentic reproductions and items like the blue hippo and Egyptian pieces drive sales, with plans to expand into a five-floor shop and share strategies with other institutions.
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New York
NEA
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Metropolitan
MMA
Boston
Los Angeles
Chicago
Egypt
Met
American Glass
Switzerland
Thomas Hoving
The
U.S
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Augsburg
Germany
Redskins Bible study huddle meetings reveal team prayer
Washington AP reports Redskins players hold weekly Wednesday morning prayer and discussion groups at various teammates’ homes in Virginia and Maryland suburbs. Led by Mark Moseley, the sessions focus on personal, family, and team issues with Bible study and reflection, separate from postgame routines.
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Washington
Redskins
Billy Kilmer
Fox and Hounds
Mark Moseley
Moseley
Virginia
Maryland
Ken Houston
Tony Green
Danny Buggs
Ricky Thompson
Buggs
Houston
Green
Truck Driver Fired On Indiana 39 Near LaPorte
LAPORTE Ind AP A truck driver Harold Smith of Grand Rapids Mich was fired upon on Indiana 39 seven miles north of LaPorte as he drove a steel load. A trooper said the blast struck the door of the truck and likely came from beneath an overpass though weapon unknown. Smith was unharmed. Earlier officials said area steel firms did not see impact from the national strike by independent haulers in Indiana.
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Laporte
Ind
Indiana
Harold Smith
Grand Rapids
Mich
Smith
Morris Publishing Ad Liability Limited to Space Cost
The liability of The Morris Publishing Company for errors in any advertisement is limited to the cost of space occupied by such.
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Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Morris
Ilinois
Timothy J. West
Shell Moves to Cut Gasoline Shipments Nationwide
Shell Oil Co, the largest gasoline marketer, began cutting all grades by 25 percent to dealers. The reduction may last through late December or early January, with stations displaying Temporarily Closed signs. Shell cites higher demand, refinery shutdowns, and tight national stocks as causes, while rival firms report similar shortages and inventory strains.
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New York
Shell Oil Co
Shell
Norman Altstedter
Altstedter
Budget plan would slash CETA program sharply
Washington AP reports Carter budget managers propose cutting the CETA public job program by more than half in the next budget. About 365000 jobs could be eliminated, risking impact on Blacks, organized labor, liberals, and mayors relying on CETA funds. OMB seeks large cuts across Title VI and staff, while adjusting Title II to 260000 slots.
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Carter
Democratic Party
Labor Department
White House
Office of Management and Budget
Congress
CETA
James McIntyre
McIintyre
OMB
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Frankie Val and
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American Petroleum Institute
Granville
Mobil Corp
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Amoco
Immaculate Conception Church
ICC
Kenrick Hall
E. Jackson Morris
Shabbona
Chuck Hammond
Action 60
Patti Mickelson
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First National Bank OF Morris
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