Changing times push Iowa contractor toward open shop
Jim Dyer, former union laborer and Brown and Dyer founder, shifts Hawkeye Ready-Mix to an open shop model amid Iowa’s swing to nonunion construction. He cites cost, efficiency, and survival as drivers, while noting disputes with unions and a move toward double breasting to win urban jobs. Unions remain a force but acknowledge competitive pressures.
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Dale Kueter
Azette
Jim Dyer
Laborers Union
Hawkeye Ready- Mix
Iowa
Open Shop
Dyer
Hawkeye Ready-Mix
Ground Transportation Center
Ken Brown
Brown and Dyer
Hiawatha
Brown
Hawkeye
Cour
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ames
Jobless claims dip slightly as unemployment aid shows marginal improvement
In the week ending March 12, 493000 Americans filed first time unemployment claims, down from 501000 the prior week. Total benefit recipients in the week ending March 5 reached 6115500, down 317100, with regular state benefits dropping to 3915000 and the insured unemployment rate easing to 4.5 percent from 4.6.
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Washington
Labor Department
Dow Hits New Record As Market Climbs On Confidence
Wall Street extended gains with the Dow Jones average closing at 1145.90, a new peak above 1141.74 as investors responded to favorable government price data. Overnight activity cooled, while NASDAQ and S&P 500 also posted records amid mixed shifts in major equities and notable activity in RCA, Southland, Deere, and United Brands.
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UPI
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Dow
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NYSE
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Tsai & Co
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Southland Corp
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Occidental Petroleum
Deere & Co
United Brands
Gulf & Western
American Motors
AM General
Eli Lilly & Co
SmithKline Beckman
Eli Lilly
Eastern Airlines
ATI Inc
Imperial Chemical
Dome Petroleum
ATI
Center For Disease Control
National Association of Securities Dealers
Housing resales dip as prices edge up in February
The National Association of Realtors reports a 4.3 percent drop in February resales of single family homes with a $68,300 median price, up $200 from January. New home contracting at F W Dodge fell 6 percent to $11.3 billion after January gains.
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Associated Press
National Association of Realtors
F.W. Dodge
McGraw-Hill Inc
Jack Carlson
The
Ford unveils guaranteed major repair plan for Ford family
Ford announces a nationwide service program covering 20 to 25 million Ford Mercury and Lincoln cars and light trucks. Owners pay first-time repair costs, Ford covers parts if a second repair is needed, within the same ownership. Excludes routine maintenance and accident damage, with 3,300 of 5,300 dealers participating.
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Dearborn, Mich
Ford Motor Co
Ford
EPA orders recall of 527000 1978 GM autos over emissions
The EPA ordered General Motors to recall 527000 eight cylinder 1978 models including Chevrolet Malibu Monte Carlo Monza Pontiac LeMans Grand Am Sunbird Buick Regal Century and Oldsmobile Starfire for nitrogen emissions above the 2 gram per mile limit. Engines in question are 305 cubic inch V8s in engine family 810Y2 with codes 5 6 7 and 8. GM says a remedy is being prepared and owners will be notified to bring cars to dealers for free repairs.
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Washington
UPI
Environmental Protection Agency
General Motors Corp
California
EPA
Detroit
Stan Hall
Hall
Mailers Vote to Join Union Local 125 at The Gazette
Part time mail room workers at The Gazette voted 21 to 14 to join Mailers Local 125. The union includes nine full time members. Mailroom staff perform assembling packaging and labeling tasks for newspaper distribution.
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The
Gazette
Mailers Local 125
General Mills Posts Third Quarter Decline Amid Peso Devaluation
For the nine months ended Feb 27 1983 General Mills reports operating revenue up 3 percent to 4.21 million and net income near 190 thousand, per share 3.76. The third quarter profit drop stems largely from Mexican peso devaluation while gains occur in consumer foods, restaurants, and toys. The Cedar Rapids operations include a packaged foods plant and two restaurants.
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General Mills
Cedar Rapids
USP Real Estate Trust Declares 16 Cents Per Share Distribution
The board of trustees of USP Real Estate Investment Trust declares a cash distribution of 16 cents per share. The payout will be April 29 to shareholders of record April 15. The trust maintains level distributions based on quarterly results and year-end totals. USP is a publicly held OTC-traded trust operated by Life Investors Inc. of Cedar Rapids.
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USP Real Estate Investment Trust
Life Investors Inc
Cedar Rapids
USP
Conagra Revenue and Shares Rise After Peavey Absorption
Conagra reports higher operating revenue and net income for 1982 and 1981 but per share gains lag due to a 43 percent increase in shares from absorbing Peavey Co. Subsidiaries include Northwest Fabrics with stores in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Principal business remains agriculture related.
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Peavey Co
Conagra
Northwest Fabrics
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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