Cold wave drives heating costs up 41 percent nationwide
Government estimates show December heating bills rose sharply in the last two weeks of the month, totaling 6.03 billion dollars and 1.76 billion above normal. Regional spikes occurred across the West South Central and other areas, with Washington and several Plains states reaching record savings and peaks.
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Stocks surge toward November record on 1984 rally
The market rose to near record highs as the Dow gained 4.40 to 1286.64, marking a 28-point weekly advance with volume at 137.59 million on the NYSE. Unemployment fell to 8.2 percent in December aiding the rally, while gold fell 7.60 to 367.90.
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For Sale Signs Go Up On Collins Cedar Rapids Buildings
Rockwell Collins plans to sell two empty Cedar Rapids facilities north of Collins Road NE at the C Avenue complex. The 110000 square foot units may be sold individually or together, with signs to appear in two to three weeks as the SSD division's decline ends.
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AT&T plans deeper cuts in interstate long distance rates
AT&T told FCC regulators it can lower interstate long distance charges in the spring and reduce a proposed private line rate increase from 15.3 to 7.9 percent. It also kept a 75 cent charge for each month’s first information call. The company cited updated access charge estimates and pending regulatory decisions as factors shaping the scope of reductions.
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Murdoch hints at proxy bid for Warner control
Rupert Murdoch says he may wage a proxy fight to gain control of Warner Communications. News Corp. holds 7 percent of Warner and could seek more shares or proxies to influence management while opposing Warner's Chris-Craft deal.
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Getty Directors Agree to Texaco Buyout in $9.9 Billion Deal
Getty Oil directors approve a merger with Texaco potentially valuing the company at 9.9 billion dollars. The survey indicates Texaco would gain 37 percent more assets and double reserves, while Pennzoil sues to contest Getty’s exit from a private alliance.
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Pennzoil
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