Pick-N-Pay to halt Eagle Stamps Dec 31
Pick-N-Pay will stop issuing Eagle Stamps Dec 31 after 22 years citing stamps as 1.7 to 2 percent of yearly operating budgets. Sam Colmery says ending the program will help keep food prices stable amid rising wholesale costs and a recent 60 cents hourly wage increase for staff. May Co. will continue stamp redemption. other retailers in the area still offer stamps.
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Sam Colmery
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May Co
Urethane Cast Works To Immobilize Fractures
A new urethane cast used in Germany for four years immobilizes fractures in over 4,000 patients. Two components are poured into a cotton stocking, rolled to shape, and fitted to the limb. It cures in an hour, weighs one pound, and includes a built in zipper for easy removal.
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Germany
Wildcat Greyhound strike ends in Cleveland area
Drivers from the Amalgamated Transit Union walked out Tuesday in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Akron and Charleston amid contract talks, disrupting service for about 85 Elyria daily riders. By 1 p.m. yesterday an agreement was reached and workers returned to duty. first Elyria bus resumed at 2:40 p.m. with 25 daily stops on Lake Avenue.
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Toledo
2 Million Ford Cars May Have Transmission Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that about 2 million Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles from 1973 to 1978 may suffer a transmission defect that could cause a shift from park to reverse. NHTSA investigated 21 owner complaints, 14 injuries, and one fatality in Conrad, Montana, noting models with 351 cubic inch V 8 engines and steering-column mounted transmissions. Ford disputed a broader safety defect while acknowledging suspected heat-related issues in some 1978 transmissions. No recall ordered yet as investigation continues.
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John Eckhold
Ford Automotive Safety
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Eckhold
Move to lift wage lid for retirees hits snng
Washington AP Carter administration resists Congress move to let those over 65 earn unlimited without cutting Social Security. 1.3 million of 22 million retirees would benefit. House seeks to raise ceiling to 4500 in 1978 and 6000 in 1979. Senate considers amendments and Powell Dole plans elimination by 1982. Ottawa AP Trudeau says he never ordered federal police surveillance of parties and halted it when discovered amid questions on RCMP tactics in 1970s.
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Carter Administration
Joseph A. Califano
Health, Education and Welfare
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Senate Finance Committee
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Social Security Trust Fund
Ottawa
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Trudeau
House of Commons
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Security Services
Noise hazards in workplaces ignored says NYU professor
Dr. Maurice H. Miller of New York University warns that workplace noise is the leading hazard for workers and that both government and industry are slow to act. He cites 16.5 million affected, 37.4 million exposed daily, and only 5 to 10 percent of noisy companies taking protective steps, with hard deadlines delayed until June for OSHA rules.
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New York
Maurice H. Miller
New York University
Miller
FCC proposes AM stereo system for broadcasting
Harris Corp announces Compatible Phase Multiplex to squeeze two channel stereo into standard AM bandwidth. Estimated equipment cost 3000 to 5000 per station with potential market up to 100 million over a decade and consumer radio sales up to 2 billion. Two Lorain men fined 350 each in Elyria Municipal Court for reckless operation and disorderly conduct.
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James P. Horn
Raymond Ramos
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
Robert A. Reinecke
Harris Corp
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U.S
Great Northern Mall marks first year with growth plans
Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted celebrates one year with plans for expansion. Officials expect 125 stores next year and a fourth major department store may open. Anniversaries include events led by Mayor Ralph Christman, a birth day card contest, and live entertainment from WGAR host John Lanigan and the Bob Hicks guitar duo.
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Sears
May Co
Penney's
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Ralph Christman
Restaurant Commons
John Lanigan
WGAR
Bob Hicks
Calif janitor who went on killing spree ruled insane
Edward C Allaway a 39 year old Anaheim university janitor shot seven people to death at California State University at Fullerton in July 1976. A judge ruled him innocent by reason of insanity after a sanity trial. He was described as completely psychotic and motivated by delusions about coworkers. He is expected to be confined to a state hospital for most of his life.
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American Speech and Hearing Association
Chicago
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Santa Ana
UPI
Edward C. Allaway
Allaway
California State University At
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Superior Court
Robert P. Kneeland
Anaheim
Ronald Butler
Stocks Hit 2-Year Low At Open In NYSE Trading
New York stocks opened lower with the Dow Jones at 794.25 after a 2.60 point dip. Trading showed 165 declines to 98 advances on 446 issues as turnover neared 610000 shares. Inflation fears rose after the September wholesale price index jumped 29.6 percent annually and officials noted sluggish GNP and slow improvement in leading indicators.
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