Trade Surplus Nears Record As October Exports Outpace Imports
Government reports show October exports at 1.076 billion above imports with a larger year to date surplus. The surge comes as oil purchases fall, supporting a dollar that has strengthened against major currencies and helped limit prices for imported goods. Labor data also indicate productivity rose 12.4 percent annual rate for nonfinancial corporations in the three months ending September.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Treasury Department
Chuckle Ad Winner and Holiday Promotion Listings
Susan Chadwell of Athens won $5 in last week’s Chuckle Ad contest for an ad urging Save time energy Cut holiday cooking with any new or used chain saws. The ad roundup notes various appliance promotions and a Christmas Gift Guide in the Messenger Action Ads. Economic data shows productivity in the private sector up 11 percent, with exports rising and oil imports falling due to stockpiling ahead of OPEC price changes.
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Susan Chadwell
Route 4
Athens
Spain grants amnesty but excludes ETA tied to violence
The amnesty decree excludes ETA terrorists, drawing anger from Basque relatives who fear continued attacks to seek independence for the Basque provinces. The king seeks national harmony and peace, while planning to attend cabinet meetings only on exceptional occasions. A separate Ohio case sees Anna Lemasters obtain a Workmen’s Compensation Fund benefit after her husband Emery Lemasters died.
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ETA
Bilbao
Spain
San Sebastian
New Lexington
Anna Lemasters
Workmens Compensation Fund of
Ohio
Emery Lemasters
Anthony R. Stringer
Bureau of Workmens Compensation
Peabody Coal Company
Gurney may be unable to finance second trial
Former Sen. Edward J. Gurney says he is broke and cannot raise the money for a second federal trial on conspiracy and perjury charges. His lawyer warns he may withdraw, noting Gurney owes heavy legal bills and faces mortgage efforts to cover fees.
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Orlando, Fla
Edward J. Gurney
Gurney
Tampa
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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U.S. Dis
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