Antitrust Probe Targets Film Industry Over Star Wars Tactics
The Justice Department investigates possible monopolistic practices in film distribution including block booking linked to Star Wars. The probe, the first major industry antitrust scrutiny in 25 years, follows 1940s-50s decrees forcing studio divestitures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Justice Department
John H. Shenefield
Department
New York
Fox Film Co
Fox
Carter Proposes First-Time Middle-Income Student Aid
President Carter seeks across the board boosts to federal grants and loans for 1979-80. The plan expands eligibility to families earning 16 000 to 25 000 and raises loan limits to 45 000 while adding hundreds of millions to guaranteed loans and work study funds.
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GM Chevelle rear fuel tank verdict awarded 2.5 million
A Wayne County jury awarded 2.5 million to James Cash and his parents, Detroit, after a 1972 Chevelle rear end collision caused fatal fuel tank explosion. GM plans appeal. defense notes weight and speed factors in crash at Pensacola, Florida.
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Shely
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Oldsmobile
Peter Barbara
James
Ernestine Cash
Young Cash
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