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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1978

Page

2

TV Decency Federation lists top sex shows and ads

The National Federation for Decency issues a four page report detailing prime time sex on television. It ranks Baretta, Starsky and Hutch, Kojak, Rockford Files and Switch, and notes 9 230 potential scenes yearly with 81 percent outside marriage. It criticizes networks ABC CBS NBC and urges consumer boycotts with sponsor rankings.

Petticoat Federation The Hanes Corp Pfizer Inc Coty Cosmetics Lever Bros Colgate-Palmolve Bic Pen Corp Cheseborough Pond’s Prince Matchabelli Revlon Jontue Sears Decency Federation ABC CBS NBC National Federation For Decency P.O Tupelo Miss

GM unveils three way catalytic converter for clean air

General Motors presents a three way catalytic converter aimed at meeting 1980s federal clean air standards without reducing fuel economy. The system, to cost about 145 to 165 dollars more on sticker, will appear in all GM gasoline cars by 1981 and already in California models. It cuts nitrogen oxides by half and cleans carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, using a new catalyst formulation and electronic controls to balance air fuel mix.

General Motors Milford, Mich Upi General Motors Corp California Milford Proving Ground Fred W. Bowditch Bowditch Milford Robert J. Schultz Emission Control Project Center

Ford accused of keeping car defect quiet

The FTC accuses Ford Motor Co of selling 2.7 million cars in four years without disclosing a 2 piston defect that could damage engines. The agency seeks corrective action and direct owner notice for 1974 to 1977 models, plus a repair program. Center for Auto Safety urged FTC action, proposing industry wide disclosure rules.

Ford Washington UPI Federal Trade Commission Today Ford Motor Co Center For Auto Safety FTC

Ford recalls about five thousand trucks for fan blade faults

Ford Motor Co recalls about 4900 C-series medium duty trucks built 1972 to 1977 with 361 to 391 cubic inch engines plus 500 in Canada and nine elsewhere. Faulty fan blades may crack and break, presenting a safety risk to workers servicing running engines. no accidents reported. Ford will notify owners and provide replacement parts at dealers.

Detroit UPI Ford Motor Co Ford Canada Stephen P. Geoffrey Geoffrey

Chrysler Defends Omni and Horizon Safety

Chrysler Corp. rejects calls for a recall of the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon amid consumer group claims of steering loss risks. The company says investigations found some control arm cracks and acted quickly to inspect and replace parts while notifying federal safety officials. The two compact cars, named Car of the Year by Motor Trend, go on sale soon.

Detroit UPT Chrysler Corp Chrysler Motor Trend Magazine Center For Auto Safety Clarence Ditlow Ralph Nader

Last name in Madison phone book Hero Zzyzzx earns odd fame

Hero Zzyzzx, 31, son of Kerzes Zzyzzx, says his unusual Finnish Lithuanian Russian French German Central European last name keeps his phone listed. He gets late calls from drunks and jokers but also occasional pleasant chats from interested young ladies, making the hassle worthwhile.

Madison, Wis UPI Ma Beli Hero Zzyzzx Kerzes Zzyzzx Zayzex Ziz Icks Zayzzx Hero Zzyzzx

Cleveland Banks Raise Prime Rate to 8 Percent

Two more Cleveland banks, National City Bank of Cleveland and Society National Bank, raised their prime lending rate to 8 percent. The Cleveland Trust Co., Central National Bank of Cleveland, and Union Commerce Bank had moved the higher rate a week earlier.

Cleveland UPI National City Bank of Cleveland and Society National Bank Cleveland Trust Co Central National Bank of Cleveland Union Commerce Bank

Butter and eggs prices steady in Columbus markets

AP reports butter and egg prices in Columbus trade areas showing retagler deliveries to major cities. Wholesale quoted ranges for butter around 58 to 64 cents with midpoints near 62 to 63 cents. Egg price patterns reflect small firm to steady tones amid USDA notes on offerings.

Columbus Oho New York USDA

Lottery prize shocks Ohio father of three in Springfield

Tom Billet, 46, of Springfield, won the top Ohio Lottery prize of 25000 dollars Thursday night, saying he is still in shock. Other winners include Sidney Barnette of Dayton for 7600 dollars and C H Fleming of Cleveland for 7200 dollars. there were many additional numbers for Gold White Blue Extra Cash and three digit three line drawings across states.

Cleveland UPI Tom Billet Springfield Ohio Lottery Sidney Barnette Dayton C. H. Fleming Delores Wicks Cincinnati

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