EPA reports 1974 gas mileage drop across new cars
The EPA released its 1974 Who's Who of Gasoline Guzzlers showing an average 15.1 mpg across 376 cars, down three tenths from 1973. Weight greatly affects fuel use, with 2,000 lb cars averaging 24.4 mpg and 5,500 lb models around 9.2 mpg, while the Honda Civic leads at 22.1 mpg in the 2,000 lb class and Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 lists at 6.4 mpg for 3,500 lb+ vehicles.
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Stan Benjamin
Associated Press
Washington
EPA
Toyota
SPA
Streser
IBM Loses Court Case Prompts Industry Shakeup
NEW YORK AP The Moriday ruling in the IBM Telex antitrust case may redraw computer industry competition. Judge A Sherman Christensen ordered IBM to pay Telex 352.5 million in damages and to disclose product information, with a new trial hearing set for Oct 18. IBM appealed and was countersued, with Telex ordered to pay IBM 21.9 million for copyright infringement and theft of trade secrets. market reaction was swift with trading delays as orders flooded the system.
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New York
Moriday
IBM
Tulsa
Lester Kilpatrick
California Computer Products, Inc
tHudge Christensen
Ing
13M
Celex
John Douglas
Reynolds Securities
United Nations Opens 28th Session With German Admission
The United Nations opened its 28th session with the admission of East and West Germany, symbolizing a shift from postwar tension. The vote, amid heated debate on Korea, Chile, and global security, marked a landmark in UN membership as debates over a dissolved Korea command and regional alignments played out.
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Scali
John Seals
U. S
United Nations
U.S
Security Council
New York
Gene Kramer Karnas
Associated Press
Slan
Berlin
N.y.jn
East Germany
Thelrad
Thelrad, and It Was Opposed Tol
World Organization
Germany
Europe
Nazi Germany
General Assembly
United States
West Germany
U.N
Korea
South Korea
China
Soviet Union
Question On Phase IV Wage Effects On Retail Food Industry
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania a reader asks how Phase IV affects wage increases as contract talks with a company loom. The IRS is cited as a definitive source, noting Phase IV wage limits and proposed pay regulations. It discusses ceilings on wage hikes and limits on qualified benefits like health, life, disability insurance and pension plans.
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Watre
Ika
Waynesboro
IRS
Nixon
Penny for His Thoughts and a Dodgy Penny Dealer
A 15 year old sent an $85 penny to a California dealer Dave Hall who promised a larger return but sent a bad check that bounced in August. He has made about five follow up calls with no replacement payment. The note complains of the dealer's alleged failure and potential fraud and mentions a subscription mix up with Hearst Magazines and Popular Mechanics. The letter also references the Leningrad Philharmonic tour and a Washington concert date with Sviatoslav Richter missing Nichter's recital.
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California
Dave Hall
Deva Hall
Smatic
Ord
G. G
Hagerstown
Akegoon Ag
Hearst Magazines
Popular Mechanics
D. C
Carst
Leningrad Philharmonic
Washington
Rap Tantat
Hine Workers Leader Urges Override of Wage Veto
WALUINGTON AP report says the nun of United Mini Worlt4 union urged Congress to override President Nixon's veto of the Minimum Wage Act, claiming it offers hope to millions of workers. Miller criticized the president’s veto, calling it arrogant and harmful to the economy and workers.
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Waluington
United
Miller
Sweden's Palme Faces Critical Power Test In Election Tie
Stockholm AP reports Sweden's socialist premier Olof Palme, leader of the Social Democrats and allies, confronts a tight general election. The race appears to end in a near tie with 75 seats for Palme and Communist partners versus 100 plus for opposition blocs, threatening his government if Parliament votes against it. Palme stresses he will not resign unless defeated on a major issue.
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Stockholm
Olote Palme
Sweden
U.S
Indochina
Piline
Social Democrats
Wit- Hing
Swinning
Sige Fromm
Palme
Decison
Tagerlander
Socialist Party
Labor Movement
Labor Party
Gas Station Owners Defy Price Ceilings In Court Battle
Gas station operators told the Cost of Living Council some stations are closing due to price ceilings while others remain open charging up to four cents over the Viegal price. Oklahoma City reports 25 percent shutting down for lack of profit as ceilings cut prices and a bipartisan group of 33 senators warns rollbacks could force small businesses to close. The case before the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals seeks to determine the ceiling rules with a ruling anticipated soon and potential price movements afterward.
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Michael J. Sniffem
Associated Press
Washington
Cost of Living Council
Western
Pete V. Domenici
R-N.m
Bud Walch
Council
John Dunlop
Justice Department
William
Court of Appeals
Earlie
Jerry 8. Cohen
White
Roanth
Voluntary Meat Labeling Aims to Help Consumers Decide
Washington AP reports a voluntary labeling plan sanctioned by the government and backed by the National Live Stock and Meat Board. The program labels meat cuts to show part of the animal, reduces shopper confusion, and guides wiser, economical choices. FDA tests and consumer groups debate safety.
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Washington
David H. Stroud
Gov
Condon Bros
Geocery Drug
Meat Industry Program
FDA
A&p Ard
Kroger
Manufac
Way
Consumers Union
Cambodian Government Stronger After Bombing Pause
Washington reports say Cambodian authorities appear stronger since U S bombing paused. Officials cite weather aided insurgent delays, Kompong Cham defense, and reforms to curb warehousing and improve supply lines as Prince Sihanouk notes shortages slowing major assaults until the dry season.
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Noxodom’ Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Kompong Cham
State Department
You're Never Too Old To Hear Better Chicago
Beltone offers a free trial of the smallest Beltone aid yet to readers in Chicago. The nonoperating model weighs under a third of an ounce and streams no wires, promising privacy and no obligation. Thousands have already received mailings, and the company urges readers to request their free unit today.
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Roy D
Androm Zenith
Potomac Si
Chicago
Beltone
Bellone Electronics
Victoria
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