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Mm ffwabclpma Inquirer Friday, June 30, 1972 Fruit, Vegetables, Seafood Prices Curbed Action Line solves problems, gets answers, cuts red tape; stands up for your rights. Dial CO 3-7000 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. Monday through Friday. Or write Action Line, Box 8300, Philadelphia, 19101.

WASHINGTON (AP). -President Nixon extended price controls Thursday to fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and seafood after the first sale by the producer. The move was expected to have little immediate effect on soaring food costs. In removing the exemption on raw agricultural products at all levels except the farm, the President sought to put the pressure of controls on profit margins and price markups on fruits, vegetables and seafood sold primarily at wholesale and retail. Donald Rumsfeld, director of the Cost of Living Council, said Mr.

Nixon's action "cannot drive food prices down. Only increased supply or reduced demand could do that LAST WEEK, Mr. Nixon decided to lift meat import quotas for the remainder of this year to increase beef and Social Security File Lost; Retroactive Check Is Issued I became eligible to collect Social Security in January and have been trying to colkct ever since. What's the hold-up? Elizabeth Damiani, Philadelphia. Lost file.

Social Security office had no record of your claim; file must've been lost somewhere along the line. But since there's no doubt your eligibility for benefits, you won't have to wait while they process application. Action Line got them to issue emergency check. It's retroactive to January, will be sent out this week. Last year more than 278,000 Phila-dlphians received over $.50 million a month in Social Security benefits.

For further information, contact district Social Security office. There are so many stray dogs at the playground at Morton and Johnson sts. that I'm afraid to take my baby out for a walk anymore. I can't get anybody to help. What can you do? Mrs.

Thomas, Philadelphia. Round 'em up. Women's SPCA, 3025 W. Clearfield st. sent s-! mini mi Philco Site Sought ByCofCtoAttract NewBusinessJobs To Come Under Price Freeze? People are buying, but skeptical Shoppers Resigned, Doubt Efforts to Curb Food Prices I 1 PI 1ST MAKE TUCKS,) rv riwoze.

ee S. cones that tfAsry VJJ PtCK OP KDS if nl pork supplies and put downward pressure on the retail cost of meat. Mr. Nixon backed off from extending controls to the farm, an action that would require many additional price commission employes and could, according to administration economists, cut off or sharply reduce the supply of meat and other fresh foods. As for the impact on inflation, the items put price controls Thursday make up about 2.5 percent of the government's Cost of Living Index.

The items comprise about 11 percent of the food component of the index, or about $12 billion worth of transactions. The effect of the action is to try to put wholesalers and retailers under the same profit restraints and markup provisions that apply to processors. The retail cost of meat is covered by controls. The Price Commission's regulations limit wholesalers and retailers to price increases that can be justified by allowable costs. In addition, they must not exceed profit n'arcin rule; which hold them to a rate of profit no better than, the rate of the best two out of the last three years.

FOR CONSUMERS, the ac-. tion means that items such as eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, corn and other vegetables sold at produce counters are subject to controls. Raw seafood products, such as fresh fish or oysters, are covered for- the first time even if they have been cleaned. But still exempt are live animals and produce sold by the farmer. The Price Commission recommended last week that Mr.

Nixon extend controls to raw agricultural products. But that recommendation presumably applied at the farm as well. out truck to playground Wednesday; they rounded up 11 stray dogs. They'll check back make sure problem's solved for good. Others bothered by strays can call BA 5-4500, ask for Mr.

Wallace. During 103-year history, WSPCA has received many un-usual bequests from animal lovers. One woman left $10,000 to WSPCA in 1899. Money was to be used only for "the prec.tion of foun were exhibiting utter disbelief. "I just can't see how this is going to work," said Gus Rago, a salesman at Jim-mie's Fruit Market, at 6707 Woodland "I've been in the produce business since before the war and I think this kind of thing will put us right back into the black market.

"I mean," Rago continued, "we have to; operate according to supply and demands; And if the supply is light and the demand is heavy, how can you keep prices down?" BENJAMIN Fishman, owner of Ben's Market at 4064 Lancaster said he thinks the controls will be OK it "there are controls on the other end." Fishman expressed doubt about this, however, since Mr. Nixon's new exclude the firs farm sale. "If farm prices go sky high, this could be very bad for us," Fishman said. A spokesman for Acme Markets said the firm is awaiting full details of the plan expected within the next two months before deciding the impact of the program. "We haven't received any official notification yet," he said.

"It's really hard to say what effect it will have, particularly if the farmers are allowed to whatever they want. We'll have to wait and see." By KATHY BEGLEY Of The Inquirer Staff The produce department at the Penn Fruit store at 19th and Market, sts. was filled with shoppers buying bing cherries at 98 cents a pound, nectarines at 59 cents a pound and lemons at 13 cents apiece. Most of them seemed resigned to current food prices and seemed almost skeptical about President Nixon's announcement Thursday that fresh fruits, eggs, vegetables and seafood will soon come under price controls for the first time. "It doesn't really matter to me," said Sandra S.

Deutchman, of 1919 Chestnut as she put a few pieces of fruit into a plastic bag. "I live alone and don't buy much anyway, I don't even know what the price changes are." Another center-city shopper, Mrs. Fannie Feir.singer, said she thought prices were "prety high" but wasn't too concerned about them. "Of course, everyone would be glad to see prices go down," Mrs. Feinsinger said.

"But I'll believe it when I see it." IF SHOPPERS were skeptical about the workability of the President's plan for prices on raw agricultural products, area retailers tains with high places from which horses can drink, and low places for THACHER LONGSTRETH more revenue are in Lansdale, where many of the employes will be transferred. There are also major plants at Willow Grove, Blue Bell and Fort Washington. A Philco spokesman said the building has 700,000 square feet, and the entire tract covers 30 acres, including 10 acres of parking. The building is assessed at more than $2 million. At one time, 1,100 employes worked in the building, but the total has dropped to 300.

Action 'itt4W Jfk I have a brand new exercise bicycle I'd like to give away. Where could it be used? Renwick Mclver, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Horizon House. Exercise will find new home at Horizon House, 504 S. 12th Philadelphia, a half-way house for newly-released patients with emotional problems trying to make it back into com munity.

Center helps its 250 men and women train and look for jobs. There's evening and weekend social events, too. Through group program, ex-patients learn everything from cooking and budgeting to living on their own outside hospital walls. There's Horizon House residence at 504 S. 42d st.

For information, call WA 3-7210. I still haven't gotten my refund from my 1969 tax return. I know it was audited, but how long does it take? H. Philadelphia. Not another day.

1969 refund has been processed; refund of $316 will be mailed this week. Because of illness, you didn't file return till late. IRS had to check out child care and medical claims, too, but long wa t's over. District office of IRS has processed 2.6 million returns so far; two million of these were due refunds totaling over $472 million. Average taxpayer gets back about $230.

Action By FRANCIS M. LORDAN Of The Inquirer Staff The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has moved to recapture some of the jobs and taxes which will be lost later this year when Philco-Ford moves to the suburbs. A Philco-Ford spokesman disclosed Thursday that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Economic Development an arm of the chamber, has asked the firm to turn over its building at Abbottsford rd. and Wissahickon ave. to SPEDC without charge to attract new business to the city.

SPEDC plans to divide up the building, which is nearly two square city blocks, for housing of new business, and hopes to attract "several thousand" new jobs to the area. The building also has an huge adjacent parking lot at Abbottsford rd. and Fox st. A PHILCO-FORD spokesman said that its attorneys are studying the proposal. Philco has been unable to attract a new tenant for the building when it vacates the site this year.

SPEDC, which was established several years ago, has been successful in attracting new business and opening lines of credit for small businesses. It has also worked with the Model Cities program, and has been successful in obtaining financing for small firms of minorities. W. Thacher Longstreth, the chamber president, has already visited the Abbottsford plant to survey its possibilities. He was not immediately available for comment.

A PHILCO spokesman said that some 500 remaining employes at the site, which does government work, are expected to leave shortly. Philco has not been able to obtain a tenant or to sell its major properties at and Tioga, which employs 1,600 hourly employes. They are expected to be phased out in 1973 or early 1974. Philco has already moved its headquarters to the suburbs. Mayor Frank L.

Rizzo has been unsuccessful in getting Henry Ford 2d, the chairman of the parent firm, Ford Motor to reverse the decision to move and remain in the city. Philco was started in the city more than 70 years ago. THE CITY received more than $600,000 in wage taxes from Philco employes. About 50 percent are city residents. There has been no breakdown on the real estate taxes the city obtains from all Philco plants," but Philco pays $91,000 in real estate taxes for the Abbottsford plant.

The city has been gradually losing major plants to the suburbs, and the Chamber is hoping to use the Philco facility to provide more jobs and more revenue than the city will lose by the move. THE PRESIDENT of Philco, Thomas C. Page, said that the plants were being vacated because of "excess production capacity." Newer facilities Algeria Returns $500,000 Ransom ALGIERS (UPI). Algerian airlines officials on Wednesday returned to Western Airlines the $500,000 ransom brought here by i. hijackers June 3, the president of Western Airlines said.

"The money was handed over to me by the president of Air Algeria," Robert Kinsey told reporters. UPI Telephoto Complete Auto Air Conditioning Roger Pat- built the body of wrought iron rods $50,000. Seated in the car is terson, a car dealer. Knowing the weather in Florida, a Daytona Beach auto dealer decided to make sure his car had a constant flow of 1970 VW. The car weighs 400 pounds than the standard and is insured for Line Line and Delaware, for fast, efficient service I've taken up bike riding for reducing and fun.

I know there are cycling clubs, but how do I find them? Len Aruffo, Philadelphia. With list of addresses. American Youth Hostels is sending you their bicycle club brochure listing dozens of local groups. Some are organized for rport, long distance cycling or just plain recreation. Others cai get brochure by writing: American Youth Hostels, 4714 Old York Philadelphia, Pa.

19141. For more biking information write American International Cycle Club, Box 96, Silver Spring, Md. 20907. Club membership offers bikers tour information, insurance, maps, discounts and trips. My husband's been on Medicare for some time now but still hasn't received a hardbook.

Every time I call the office I get a different story. Where can I get one? Marcella Repetti, Philadelphia. Check your mailbox. Action Line got Social Security office to send latest edition of handbook to you. It's on the way now.

In 1966 most Americans 61 or over became eligible for Medicare assistance. Government's health insurance program pays most hospital expenses plus cost of other health care. For $4.50 monthly premium, Medicare also foots most doctors' bills and pays for health services. Apply for Medicare three months before 65th birthday at district Social Security office. State Guard to Send 300 to Camp air.

He from Maryland and Virginia, who will attend as scheduled. He said this did not violate on a more to "No unit is going. Instead there will be a collection of 300 who have go up and coordinate activities of the two brigades' Genl Kafkalas Adjutant General Sound Off By DANIEL J. BALZ Inquirer Harrisburp Bureau HARRISBURG. About 300 members of the 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard will attend summer camp beginning Saturday, despite Gov.

Milton Shapp's declaration that "no members" of the Guard would go. Maj. Gen. Nicholas P. Kaf-kalas, deputy adjutant general, said on Thursday that those going to Camp Drum, N.

will "pull together logistics command and functions for brigades of the 28th Division I WISH TO EXPRESS my feelings against capital punishment. The electrocution of Marilyn Dobrolenski will not bring the dead policemen back. L. Swarthmore, Pa. Dear Readers Action Line editors consider every request you send us.

We publish the most interesting and helpful We regret that we cannot amwer, or even acknowledge, individual requests. Fischer Wants More Money For Match REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP). Bobby Fischer has made a last-minute demand for more money to play in the world chess championship against Russian Boris Spassky, informed sources said Thursday. They reported that the 29-year-old American challenger j. had sent an ultimatum to thei Iceland Chess Federation "two or three days ago," say- ing he would not show up un-1-less he got 30 percent of the gate receipts on top of 'the unprecedented sums already guaranteed.

Under the agreement Fischer-; and Spassky signed with thai federation, the players werttovS have shared a purse of $125,000, with the winner getting five-eighths of it. In addition it was agreed that they would each get 30 percent of receipts frorh sales of television and film rights fo rthe match. Fischer canceled scheduled flights to Reykjavik Tuesday and Wednesday. This had led to speculation that he was waging a war of nerves with titleholder Spassky. The 24-game match is due to start on Sunday in a sports palace.

Seats will sell for $5 a game. go to camp during the flood emergency. "NO UNIT is going," Kafkalas said. "But instead there will be a collection of 300 who have to go up and coordinate the activities' of the two bra-gades." Kafkalas said the 300 troops were taken from a variety of units around the state. "They had to come from Pennsylvania," he said, "because a majority of logistical, command and' communications comes from the state." Kafkalas said that any decision on a substitute date for summer camp for the rest of the 28th Division was "a week to 10 days away." Col.

K. Frederick Mauger, chief of staff of the state's Guard, said the Guard was in consultation with 1st U.S. Army headquarters at Ft. Meade, Maryland and with the Army National Guard Bureau in Washington. "EVERYTHING IS still in the planning stages," he said.

Mauger also said more guardsmen had been committed to flood areas Thursday, after requests by authorities. Two battalions were sent to the Wilkes-Barre area, while a military police company was sent to Harrisburg to help with traffic control over the holiday weekend. Ford Recalls 4 Million Cars, Pickups; Shoulder Belt Cited the governor's statement, which says officially that "no element" of the" Guard would 1970 and 1971 passenger cars and Rancheros plus some 330,000 vehicles in Canada and overseas markets. recall order does not include convertibles, Capris, Corinas or 1970 Mavericks. Benton said Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers will replace each plastic front-seat shoulder belt grommet with two neoprene ring 3 mys TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER In Philadelphia, call: 665-9350 4 In Pennsylvania, other than Philadelphia, call TOLL FREE: 800-222-2765 DETROIT (AP).

Ford Motor Co. announced the recall Thursday of more than four million 1970- and 1971-model passenger cars and Ranchero car-styled pickup trucks for replacement of a plastic locking device on their front-seat shoulder belts. P. E. Benton, general manager of Ford's customer service division, said a small percentage of the devices, called grommets, have been found to break with repeated usage.

The grommets fit on the stud that attaches the shoulder harness to the lap belt, he said. BENTON SAID breakage would prevent the user from clicking the harness into a locked position. Included in the recall, he explained, are about 4,040,000 ft In New Jersey call TOLL FREE: 800-523-9068 Use these direct lines.