Easy part over in inflation fight says Volcker
Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker warned that the easiest part is over and urged continued resolve to turn recent gains in hiring production and price stability into a lasting expansion. He cited large projected deficits and the need for a national consensus on price stability while warning against protectionism and rising wage pressures.
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Clarence Savings Bank to Buy Union Trust in Stanwood Olin
Clarence Savings Bank to acquire Union Trust & Savings Bank at Stanwood and Olin making the combined institution Cedar County’s largest with assets exceeding 50 million. Robert Bunn says sale reached last Friday and expected to gain regulatory approval in about six months.
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U S Steel Closes Plants Reduces Output
U S Steel Corp announced the permanent idling of 15 000 workers after closing six plants and cutting back operations at 24 others on Tuesday. The United States, once the world leader, has fallen behind as global steel production shifts.
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Energy Leads Mixed Wall Street Session On Friday
Stocks showed little overall change as energy issues provided lift while bond yields rose. The Dow dropped 0.51 to 1263.21, NYSE volume rose to 85.66 million, and oil stocks like Getty Oil surged on Pennzoil’s offer for Getty shares.
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Home heating oil supply dip reported by API
Domestic supplies of home heating oil edged down for the week ended December 23 to 159.9 million barrels from 160.4 million, staying below the year-ago level of 180.9 million. Gasoline stocks rose to 237.8 million barrels from 237.2 million, above last year’s 235.6 million.
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Trans World Corp spins off TWA to shareholders
Trans World Corp approved spinning off its 81 percent stake in Trans World Airlines into a separate business effective Feb. 1. Shareholders voted 18,600,470 to 510,289 in New York Wednesday, with TWA shares distributed to Trans World holders as a dividend.
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Just in Time Winter NIE Workshop for Educators
The Gazette announces a winter Newspaper in Education workshop tailored for teachers. It covers reading with newspapers, NIE ideas, enrichment activities, and topics you request on the registration form. Advanced payment and registration are due by February 6. The $15 fee includes the workshop, NIE materials, newspapers for teachers, and lunch. For more information call (319) 398-8427.
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