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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1975
Page
6
Copley News Service notes the Volkswagen Beetle’s likely decline as the Rabbit arrives as its successor. The Rabbit costs 104 dollars more, offers better mileage and handling, faster speed, more pulling power, and more interior room with front wheel drive.
Motorola's Semiconductor Products Division received RCA Consumer Electronics recognition as a top supplier for the third quarter of 1974. RCA's Vendor Recognition Program honors about 1,000 suppliers meeting quality reliability and delivery standards based on computerized performance records.
Grandparents buy gold coins for grandchildren as commemorative coins sell well after the 41 year ban ended at Dec 31. The Franklin Mint reports strong demand for Panama Balboa 100 and Bermuda issues, with 71,193 proofs sold at 140 dollars each. Bullion demand remains weak with Republic National Bank noting 2 million dollars in coin sales versus 700 thousand in bullion since Dec 31.
Scottsdale residents hear brief city news items including council notes and local event updates from March 5 1975. Reports cover civic matters and community announcements affecting Phoenix area visitors and residents.
The New York Stock Exchange saw a mixed session with the Dow down 0.31 to 757.43 as declines edged advances. Trading was active with 1,75] issues, about 20.3 million shares changing hands, and oil and related issues retreating amid OPEC talks in Algiers. Banks led gains with rate cuts to 7 percent while several major names including Exxon and Beatrice Foods moved on news and blocks traded on Honeywell and Automation Industries.
Arizona State University Center for Executive Development offers workshops on work simplification and administrative management of human resources for middle managers and supervisors. The programs aim to reduce costs and boost productivity, with sessions set for March 1 12 and March 10 11 12, covering 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. respectively.
Rolls-Royce unveils the Camargue priced at 70 200 dollars and sold out for over a year. The 17 foot luxury two door features carpeted interior leather upholstery and a V8 engine with top speed around 120. Orders exceed 120 applicants from Iran and American businessmen.
Stock market brief notes NYSE activity with listed stocks and prices. Trading data shows last price high low and daily movement for a selection of issues.
The page lists late trading figures and closing values from the New York Stock Exchange. Shares across steel, consumer goods, energy, and tech sectors show varied movement with several listed firms and indices reflected in the 2 p.m. close.
A beginner non credit course titled How to Make Money Make Money will be taught by Richard Rogers at Scottsdale Community College. The eight week course runs Thursdays 7 8 30 p.m from April 3 to May 22 in room T 5A. Fee is $20 with registration daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the admissions office in the student center.
Belize hopes to become an independent nation soon and join the British Commonwealth of Nations, Prince Philip says. The Central American country formerly known as British Honduras faces a Guatemala dispute over its sovereignty.
Closing price quotations show London gold at 178.00 with other commodities moving. Gold futures rise on the day, silver falls, copper gains, and agricultural items such as wheat corn and soybeans post modest advances. Live cattle and pork products edge higher while hogs and eggs dip.
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