Week in Business Signals Growth but Inflation Still Looms
Major corporations posted record first quarter profits as IBM and ITT reported solid gains and March retail sales rose 2 percent to 42.27 billion, easing inflation concerns for a moment while Congress drafts price and trade policy measures. In other news the EPA delayed tougher 1975 car emission limits by a year amid auto industry pressure.
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Body Found In River Identified In Virginia
Buchanan County sheriff’s office identified a body recovered Sunday night from the Levisa River as Ruby Osborne Lester of Slate Creek near Stacy. Missing since December 10, 1972, she was identified by X rays and family at a local hospital. Cause of death undetermined. no foul play speculation.
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Virginia War Memorial set to honor Vietnam dead
Virginia War Memorial Commission asks the governor and General Assembly to fund a memorial expansion to record about 1100 Vietnam names alongside 10369 World War II and Korean names. etched stone and glass panels would display battle mementos and 200 coffers. construction could start by September 1974 and finish by 1975.
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Mercedes-Benz 450SE Impresses With Advanced Chassis
Engineers tout the 450SE with zero offset front suspension borrowed from the C-111 and full four wheel disc brakes. The 4.5 litre V eight drives a 3 speed auto while aerodynamics and air conditioning enhance comfort and performance. Prices for eight models range from 6,662 to 16,498 with test drive offered.
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