1978
IT HAPPENED IN…1978
America’s economic troubles continued with
inflation at 8%, productivity up only .4%, the trade deficit
increasing, health costs rising, and energy supply concerns.
A boom in physical fitness activities was
positive news for sporting goods manufacturers.
Coca-Cola signed a contract to bottle in China,
while Pepsi-Cola did likewise in the U.S.S.R.
98% of U.S. households had at least one
television set.
2,067 U.S. soft drink bottling plants were in
operation.
Tyco released this attractive HO scale model railroad refrigerator car in 1978. The "Since 1876" logo and "Hires to You!" slogans likely struck nostalgic early 1950s chords with baby boomer model railroad enthusiasts.
(Figure 1978-01, Tyco model
railroad refrigerator car)
(Figure 1978-02, Canadian
paper poster, 18.0" x 22.0")