Market Declines as Peace Talks Snag Stocks
New uncertainty about an Egypt Israel peace treaty lifted selling on Wednesday. The Dow Jones average fell 5.11 to 809.86 after a 2.68-point drop Tuesday, with losers ahead of gainers by more than two to one. NYSE composite slid .31 to 53.72 as turmoil in Middle East talks surfaced late in the session.
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Farmers Preserve Hope In A Agriculture Movement
Pratt County farmers keep the American Agriculture movement alive a year after its 1977 start. Don and Jean Bergner and Ed and Lisa Petrowsky host meetings, plan a mid December tractor parade and a Washington trip, while personal sacrifices reflect the push for crop parity amid low wheat prices.
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Over The Counter Quotes From Wheat First Securities
Interdealer quotations supplied by Wheat First Securities show representative over the counter securities quotes as of about 4 09 p m. Market prices change throughout the day and the quotes do not include retail markup or commissions.
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FBI Probes Amtrak Contracts in Northeast Corridor
The FBI is investigating fraud charges tied to Amtrak’s 1.8 billion Northeast corridor upgrade from Washington to Boston. Office in Philadelphia handles the case. allegations include bidless contracts, kickbacks, poor or overpriced equipment, and 20 fake companies linked to the scheme.
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