Markets Tick Up Amid Mixed Earnings and Bond News
Stocks closed modestly higher as investors weighed quarterly results and bond yields. The Dow rose 63 points, volume fell, Eastern stocks mostly fell, and Allied Group and Ralston Purina edged higher while others declined.
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Romania Eyes Farming Ties With Iowa Agriculture
Romanian officials express intent to develop agricultural links with Iowa focusing on corn wheat and oats production while noting wine quality from grape regions. They cite grain storage capacity and plans to promote a soybean industry and privatize oil refineries and other sectors.
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Iowa corn and soybeans show continued rapid growth
Iowa crops gain pace as soil moisture varies. About 57 percent of corn and 41 percent of soybeans are rated excellent or good this week, down from two weeks ago. Topsoil dryness at 12 percent and wetness at 2 percent are noted, with subsoil conditions showing similar variation.
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American Air Fall Fare Sale With Dates And Destinations
American launches a fall airfare sale offering tickets for travel from Aug 15 to Dec 14 in the mainland United States and Hawaii with a 14 day advance purchase and a Saturday night stay. Canada trips begin after Aug and Europe sales run Nov 1 to Dec with a 30 day latest travel date. Honolulu fares are listed at 578 dollars, a 30 percent discount.
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Agency warns of child car seat safety problems
The safety agency warns that Champion I Model 231 and Altara II Model 232 child car seats have safety issues. The affected units were manufactured between February 8 and August 4, 1993. The agency notes a plastic sleeve intended to serve as a support component may fail.
US West AirTouch to form major western cellular venture
US West and AirTouch plan a large cellular partnership covering most states west of the Mississippi and parts of Michigan Ohio and Atlanta. AirTouch will own 70 percent with US West at 30 percent and no cash changes hands. The move follows prior AT&T McCaw Cellular deal activity signaling a broad industry shift.
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McCaw Cellular Communications Inc
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