Auto sales improve in June amid tentative gains
U S auto sales in mid June rose about 4 5 percent from mid May signaling modest improvement in a weak market. Deliveries to consumers for June 11 20 lagged last year by 18 percent and were the lowest for the period in 13 years. Chrysler said it will expand rebates to up to 300 until November 30. Industry figures show GM Chrysler AMC and Ford posting mixed mids June results with Ford and GM forecasting gains.
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4-H and FFA Exhibitors Prep for Calhoun County Fair
Calhoun County 4-H and FFA members gear up for the October fair with steer projects in progress. First progress show set for Saturday with weigh-in at 8 a.m. and showmanship at 8:45 a.m. at the fair grounds. A second progress show is planned for August 16, with weight of gain calculated from May 10 weigh-in through the June 28 and August 16 shows and the October fair. Eligibility requires attending both progress shows and showing at least once to participate in the Junior Livestock Show and to sell at the auction. Twenty members will participate. seven Calhoun participants in the District Horse Show this week are listed. Record books are due July 9, and participation in awards or out-of-county trips requires turnover of a record book. The 4-H Adult Leaders Association meets July 7:30 p.m. to discuss officer elections, the 1975-76 budget, and leaders awards night.
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Morning Markets Tally Creates Modest Stock Advance
The Dow Jones industrial average edged up 2.89 to 871.95 at noon while the NYSE shows modest gains. Chessie System stock slipped 0.44 to 36 1 2, with a 110,700 trade block at 37. Congress may still reshape antitrust rules after the Supreme Court limits on the Clayton Act.
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Ford Eyes Fast Reform Of Regulatory Agencies
President Ford and 24 Congress members agreed on reform of federal regulatory bodies and will hold a summit of 10 major agencies on July 9. The group cited concerns about delays and sighed over overhaul needs, while resisting creation of a separate consumer protection agency.
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Landfill plan defended amid flood, safety concerns
Tedford argued floods would dilute contaminants if the site flooded and that any drainage must be approved by the Texas Water Quality Board. Trenches would be 8-10 ft deep in impermeable clay and daily fills would be covered to curb cracking. Toulson vowed stricter health-department oversight, Fly cited FAA concerns about nearby airport, and Dio said objections stem from fears the county would ignore regulations.
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Beef prices peak as gasoline costs edge higher
Shoppers face the highest beef prices since 1974 with the average cut basket at $1.54 per pound as June trends point to a top this week or next. Gasoline costs rise 1.8 cents a gallon on tariff changes, while fuel forecasts vary and Ford contemplates further moves. The era of price controls and mortgage policy shifts also shapes the economy.
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Connally and Ford Meet for Talks at White House
Former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally met with President Ford in the Oval Office for about 33 minutes last Wednesday to discuss a range of subjects. Press Secretary Ron Nessen confirmed the rendezvous after initially saying he did not know of the meeting. Connally was in Washington on business and asked to pay respects, amid his recent federal jury acquittal on bribery charges related to milk price supports.
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Science education shown less nationwide decline reported
Palo Alto Calif AP J Stanley Altmann project director of the National Assessment of Educational Progress says science education nationwide is on the decline based on recently released test results. The NAEP report shows a decline of six months' learning compared with the level recorded in a similar test three years ago.
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