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24 - KVEMNG HERALD. Thurs . August 21,4980 TWA will shave ounces KANSAS CITY, Mo. planes because they weigh crew time. That's com "When fuel was 11 or 30 (U PI) — Trans World substantially less without pletely reversed now. We cents a gallon we didn't Airlines, one of the nation's it and consume less fuel. go slower to save fuel worry too much about the Area experts say home sales still in slump largest air carriers, is in Paint would add about 690 burn." equipment put on a jet," he itiating a weight-reduction pounds to the 747, he said. The cost of airplane fuel said. “Now it is the most program company officials American also has has skyrocketed in the significant cost factor." real estate is concerned before hope will save the airline reduced cruising speeds wake of stiff price hikes by Some changes will be By KEVIN FOLEY November's elections would be mis as much as $1.5 million an and uses a computer to foreign oil suppliers. subtle. Center seats in Herald Reporter leading. nually in fuel. determine optimum flying TWA's fuel bill for 1978 coach probably will no MANCHESTER — Even as recent "I can't see the housing start in For the most part, the and routing conditions was $450 million. Just two longer fold down — a move Commerce Department figures show crease as earth shattering, " Gordon strategy — labeled between given points to years later it has grown to that saves about two an increase in housing starts across remarked. "The low interest rates "Project Skinny" by TWA make the best use of fuel. $1.2 billion. pounds per seat. the nation for the month of July, now are only a temporary thing. I — will pass unnoticed by During long ground delays, "Fuel is the No. 1 just talked to a New Haven banker, That may not seem like three local housing experts —a the average airline engines are shut off. enemy." said Byrne. "We and he sees the prime going sky high much, said Pearson, but builder, a banker and a real estate passenger. In years past the least can cope with a slower again. " Gordon added that the 20 per one less ounce per agent—are agreeing with economists TWA will be introducing expensive bills for airlines economy and we welcome cent level in the prime could be seen passenger on a narrow who see the 4.6 percent jump as such things as lighter floor were maintenance, per the chance to experiment again. bodied airplane translates anything but stable. panels — a 700-pound sonnel and fuel. Pearson with deregulation, but no Of the move by the Veterans Ad- into a $10,000 a year saving Bearing out the local opinions are weight reduction in the 747 .said. airline has been able to win m inistarion and the Feredral I <‘rnart(lo <•. Darria Kuy Finn<‘fcun in fuel burn for the TWA figures issued by the town’s Building Koiiahl W . Kiniillrr I'atriria — newly designed cargo "We flew the airplanes the battle with the price of Housing Authority to make more fleet. Department, While 98 new home per hold containers and faster so we could save on fuel. mits were issued by the department [ Vpl. xeix, 278 — M<nch»»t«r. C onn, Friday August 22, 1980~ > Since 1881 • 20i | mortgage money available to young perhaps even less paint on during fiscal year 1978-79, only 46 families with small downpayments the plane's exterior A t P IN E H U R S T .Sn2 M a in were issued in 1979-80. During the by bringing their interest rates up to business But the passenger also FRESH BOHEIESS BLOCK ISUHD SWOBD FISH j.M .99 month of July, the local trend ran in 890 were granted in 1978-79. The coat people wanting to improve their prime lending rate." Johnson noted, "Basically, this is evidence of a commercial levels, Gordon remains may have to live without the opposite direction of the national estimates in those projects is even property." "But ail they do is wind up waiting very weak recovery that is built on a unimpressed Family practice Becomes purser permanent techniques, hair cutting many of the luxurious frills again wa teatun... Naw at PINEHIJKST picture, with only two single-family more dramatic, with over $8 million Like Murdock. Johnson said the for the next drop, and the next drop, very shaky foundation," Ken Thyger- "I don't see any real recovery in and design and fashion. he has become accustomed IMPORTED very lean lt.ll.no Br.nd home permits granted, A year projected for the 1979-80 permits and local new housing market is lagging. and so on. " son, chief economist for the U.S. the housing market until the fall of (O M N I in - Ft’rnando Ci (jar- KISSIMMEE, Fla, - Southeastern to in the past.- including freshly sliced before, five permits were issued. only about $4.7 million for the 1978-79 While money is available lo builders League of Savings Associations said 1981 . that would be a good period 1 . lb. la. M n . '^ ni'w in lamilv practice ,-\cademy is proud to announce that motion pictures and the GENOA SALAMI *2.39 “1 don’t know anyone whose permits. for speculative construction, interest Along with the prime lending rate, earlier this week. Another indicator for stabilization, he said. in elliccs h'cated in ('eventry's At convention KRAKUS Patricia Tremano, a recent graduate heavier china, cocktail started a home recently," Bob Mur In July, 65 alteration/addition per in his bank's 13 percent variable rate which currently stands at 11.25 per which could be factored into the "Murdock agrees with Gordon's out Meatiinvbreek Mall sheppiiip plaza, from Manchester, Connecticut, has M WCHL.STER —Ms. Joan glasses and silverware ol HAM OCTOBERFEST BRAND dock of U & R Housing Corp. said mits for work totalling $246,653 were mortgage is not "overwhelming," as cent after reaching a record high of economists skepticism is the 9 per look, saying the VA and FHA efforts anil has heen named a member cl the joined Costa Cruise Lines, of Miami .Nassiff, associated with Nassiff first cla.ss. recently. "We're down at least 80 issued by the department. Many of Johnson put it. He suggested poten 20 percent in April, new housing cent drop in the Gross National at raising their interest rates from Studio. 6.39 Main St., was one of the medual stall at Windham t'emmuni- Fla , as a purser Patricia has Flven such staples as lb. *2.49 B.C. SALAMI........ lb.*2.39 percent, and the rest of the market those were home improvement type tial homebuyers are simply reluctant starts are viewed as a leading Product for the second quarter of 11.5 lo 12 percent are onlya symbolic U' Memcrial llcspilal worked toward this goal by training attendants at the 31st annual conven magazines, pillows and projects. to commit themselves to any mor- barometer of the overall economic 1980. gesture at best While' more money tion of the Connecticut Professional locally has to be at least that." Dr (iarcia is a praduate cl the extensively in all areas of the travel blankets will be affected. WEAVER The decline in area housing starts “Yes, personal loans (for home im tagage as long as interest rates con picture by financial experts. becomes available, "people simply Photographers Association Inc., in ITALIANO BRAND I'niiersili c'l the 1‘hilippines and industry. In addition to comprehen "It costs pioney to carry is offset by the number of alterations provements) are up dramatically," tinue to fluctuate. However, a recent upsurge in in Joe Gordon, of Gordon Healty, can't afford new housing It won't get Windsor Locks. CHIX ROLL ccmtrleled residencies in internal sive travel studies, Patricia met anything. " said St. Louis PEPPERONI.......... *2.49 and additions permits issued by the William Johnson, president of the terest rates nationally has one of predicted last May just such a "bot a significant number of new buyers medicine at Si Mary's Hcspital, She is a graduate of the University requirements in personal and career TWA spokesman Kevin department. At least 1,000 alteration Savings Bank of Manchester said. "My own feeling is that people those experts calling the 4.8 increase toming out" of the economy, saying into the market: people are still Waterburi and (Jriliin Hcspital, lb. • development. of Connecticut and has received Byrne. "Only one copy of a 2.19 New Marinateij MUSHROOMS permits were issued in 1979-80 while “That could reflect an interest in want to wait for each drop in the in new housing starts "suspect." any optimistic sooth saying where skeptical." he added. Derby Southeastern ,Academy is located several awards in photography from magazine per seat will Potato Salad With his tamily. Dr (larcia lives in in Kissimmee, Fla , and offers a the Connecticut association. save $343,000 this year." Cole Slaw V 2lb.’ I . S S Manchester specialized career training in travel- Ligh'er weight pillow RememberTouT^ordfish is boneless ... FRESH ... the same quality the shore fish Meic podiatrist tourism and fashion merchandising. Attends school cases and blankets will stores have been selling at 30 lo $.5.70 lb. For reservations call 643-4151. ir Elects officers help. On a 747, lighter ----------------------------TW6 flHEAT flUMMEH PAVOHITEfl--------------------------- H,-\KTFORD - Dr Rcnald W M WCIIES rER—Harold Brody of weight replacement carpet Tender, juicy U.S.D.A. Choice LONDON BROILS and all white July crushes inflation Rimiller has joined the podiatry M \ \ ( IIKS'I EK-The Manchester 86 Tracy Drive, was among 365 cr^ it will save 351 pounds, a practice ol Dr Elliot S, Pollack at union employees who attended the $100,000 annual savings for meat 4 to 6 lb.

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