Computers Lead 1987 Jobs Comeback Across Sectors
New York based labor analysts forecast moderate overall job growth in 1987 with two million new positions and unemployment around 7 percent. The strongest gains are seen in computer personnel and paralegal roles, driven by demand in high tech, finance, and legal-advisory fields.
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New York
Richard Belous
The
Conference Board
Manpower Inc
Mitchell S. Fromstein
Manpower
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Alan Madsen
Corporate Personnel Consultants Inc
Charlotte
N.C
Aerospace
Largest fine for toxic dumping by metal-plating firm
USM Corp pleaded guilty to illegally dumping toxic metal wastes into New Bedford sewage, fined over 1 million dollars the largest criminal penalty under federal pollution laws. EPA says wastes could not be treated and reached New Bedford Harbor. Judge Skinner imposed the maximum penalty and left open possible charges against company officials.
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Boston
New Bedford
Environmental Protection Agency
New Bedford Harbor
U.S
Walter Jay Skinner
USM Corp
USM
Hugh Scott
Lye spill prompts evacuation after derailment near Conowingo
A 72 car Conrail freight derailment near Conowingo Maryland spilled 3000 to 4000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the Susquehanna River. Sixteen cars derailed, including two chlorine tank cars. Police evacuated six homes as a precaution. 20 to 24 residents began returning home after chlorine cars were righted with minimal leakage. Emergency crews addressed the site, while downstream water intakes were temporarily closed then reopened. Caustic soda is used in refining and paper production.
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Conowingo, Md
Conrail
Susquehanna
Maryland
Ron Conway
Eastern Region
Conway
Bob Thomas
Thomas
Cecil County Sheriff's Department
Harrisburg
Washington, D.C
Frederick
Judge orders release of file in Williams case
An Atlanta judge ordered police to release the investigative file on the Clifford Jones killing. The move relates to Wayne B. Williams and the Atlanta child murders probe, with Williams’ attorney calling it an important victory though not necessarily yielding a smoking gun.
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Williams
Atlanta
Wayne B. Williams
Lynn Whatley
Whatley
Superior Court
Luther Alverson
Atlanta Public Safety
George Napper
Clifford Jones
Council OKs memorial for Jack Kerouac in Lowell park
Lowell city council votes 7-1 to erect a memorial in a park honoring Jack Kerouac the Beat Generation writer. Residents praise the move despite some opposition noting Kerouac’s non traditional life. Kerouac rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s as a leading Beat figure.
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Lowell
Mass
Jack Kerouac
Brendon Fleming
Kerouac
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