Japan seeks a new export in karaoke and disk tech
Japanese firms push laser karaoke systems for home use and in bars as a $1,000 holiday gift. Sony’s Data Discman becomes a top seller, a compact CD-ROM player offering encyclopedia entries and more, with English material expected next year.
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New York Times
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Instant Video to Debut at Las Vegas Show
Explore Technology of Scottsdale holds a U S patent for Instant Video technology promising two hours of worldwide reception in seconds via satellite fiber optic cable or telephone lines. Insite Periper hals Inc. of San Jose develops a prototype disk drive for super floppies and conventional disks.
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Major Economic Week with Auctions and Retail Reports
The coming week includes Treasury auctions for three and six month bills. Markets and banks close for New Year. The new federal luxury tax takes effect. NAPM releases its economy survey and Commerce reports on November construction spending. Retail chains announce December sales. Labor reports December unemployment and November new home sales. Memorial service for Armand Hammer in Los Angeles.
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Commerce Department
Labor Department
Winging It Round Trip Fares From Cedar Rapids
Destinations Unlimited Cedar Rapids offers round trip business fares to Chicago 153 dollars Wichita 600 New York City 524 Kansas City 376 St. Louis 520 Detroit 550 Los Angeles 508 Orlando 422 Minneapolis 460 Toronto Ontario Canada 100.02 Some restrictions may apply not requiring a Saturday night stay over Prices can change without notice.
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SCORE meets at Chamber of Commerce for talk by gas company rep
Area meetings list SCORE gathering Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 424 First Ave NE Chamber of Commerce. Ron Harris from Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric will speak on marketing topics for energy service.
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Service Corps of Retired Executives
SCORE
Chamber of Commerce
First Ave
Ron Harris
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric
Medical stocks thrive in ailing market
In 1990 medical and biotechnology shares led gains while banks and savings and loans tumbled as most Dow Jones groups posted double digit losses. Health care firms benefited from aging population demand and a favorable pricing climate, with Value Line citing growing demand and high margins as key drivers.
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