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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1977

Page

16

Rope jumping craze hits stores with women leading demand

Keeler notes rope jumping is cheap and home friendly. Ball bearing handles reduce tangling, and models range from $2 to $4. Most retailers report brisk sales, with women driving interest while men also buy. Store examples in Omaha New Orleans Farmington and Little Rock show wide appeal and stockouts.

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Jump Rope Boom Surges as Low-Cost Fitness Aid

Consumers turn to inexpensive jump ropes as a quick path to fitness amid a broad health trend. Stores report stock shortages while buyers span executives to housewives, with experts warning gradual starts, medical advice for those over 40, and a mix of vigorous walking and short rope sessions to build endurance.

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Movie stocks rise then dip as gains fade at noon

New York markets opened firm on optimism over rising interest rates and Star Wars excitement. The Dow on track for a modest gain then stalled near the 7600 level as traders sold. Fox, Columbia, and American International Pictures led gains on the NYSE, while Amex indices edged higher on volume of about 8.82 million shares by noon.

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