Du Pont profits rise amid SCN merger and factory plans
Du Pont reports higher first quarter earnings with EPS up from .85 to 1.55 and sales at 9.2 billion, driven by higher volume and productivity. The OCC approves First National Bank of South Carolina's merger into The South Carolina National Bank, with divestitures and a 30 day waiting period. Florida Steel plans an 11.5 million red block addition in Jacksonville to convert output to wire rod and rebar. Wackenhut promotes two managers and explores a Merrill Lynch led buyout. Eckerd launches DiabetiCare to cut diabetic costs and offer six insulins, Sentra tops exports with 556,340 units produced globally.
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Florida Steel
Florida Steel Corporation
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Stevens Phaseout Devastates Great Falls Tied to Stevens Plant Closure
The last J.P. Stevens plant in York and Chester counties will shut down over 18 months, costing about 600 Great Falls jobs. Local officials call the phaseout devastating as Eberts Sportswear relocates nearby, impacting tax revenues and the town’s economy.
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Mondale Urged to Show Real Leadership and Self Control
AP analysis cites Eugene Jennings of Michigan State University who says Mondale must demonstrate the X factor leadership. He argues leaders produce irreversible changes and Mondale must take charge of self and issues with a compelling vision to win support.
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