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Chrysler holds line on prices DETROIT - Chrysler Corp. completed theBig Three's U-turn on prices, saying Wednesday that the average costof its 1998 cars and trucks will be slightly lower than this year'smodels. Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. announced earlierthat they would avoid significant price increases, which have been afall tradition. Chrysler said suggested prices will average 0.6percent lower than on comparably equipped '97 models.Apple adopts austerity measures CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple Computerco-founder Steve Jobs, calling on the company's "egalitarian,entrepreneurial" heritage, is axing sabbaticals, ending cash bonusesfor executives and cutting severance pay. …