Mideast crisis knocks Wall Street as Dow dives 93 points
The Dow Jones average fell 93.31 points to 2716.34 amid fears the Persian Gulf crisis could push the U S economy into recession. Volume and breadth showed widespread declines with 1530 NYSE issues down, 255 up, 255 unchanged. International markets also fell as investors sought safety.
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FTC warns on modeling scam ads and fake promises
The FTC cautions consumers about modeling agencies that promise free service and high pay but require hefty upfront fees for portfolios and classes. Spotting scams hinges on checking if the agency truly earns via commissions and requesting a copy of the agency book, with reports to state attorney general or the BBB if problems arise.
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Noland Company Posts July Sales At 39.2 Million
Newport News based distributor reports July sales of 39.2 million, up eight percent from 36.3 million a year earlier. For January through July 1990, total sales reach 258.7 million, down 1.5 percent from 262.7 million in 1989. Noland operates 93 branches across 13 southern states, including a branch near Bluefield, distributing plumbing, heating, electrical, air conditioning, refrigeration, industry products and water well drilling equipment.
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U.S. productivity rebounds after 18 months
U.S. worker productivity rose 1.6 percent annual pace, the first gain in 18 months, signaling a small bright spot amid weak growth and rising unemployment. Analysts warn the gain still doesn’t lift living standards or national competitiveness, as hourly labor costs surged 5.6 percent in Q2 1990.
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Humana Hospital St Luke's seeks permit for medical waste generator
Notice under Regulation XII of the West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission states Humana of West Virginia Inc doing business as Humana Hospital St Luke's has applied for a permit to install a medical waste generator at the Bluefield hospital site with a proposed start date of December 1 1990. Written comments are due within 30 days to the commission at 155 Washington Street East Charleston WV 25311. Dated July 25 1990. Austin Edwards Executive Director 1331 Southview Drive Bluefield WV 24701.
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