900-number polling fuels AT&T profits and 900 service growth
ABC Nightline viewers favored the Grenada invasion by a wide margin in a 900-number poll, boosting AT&T with about $250,000 in votes. The Dial-It 900 service expands, generating rising call volumes and encouraging rivals like MCI to enter the market as long-distance trends favor 900 and 800 services.
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Old and new AT and T stocks lead market near record close
AT and T shares powered a modest market gain as investors awaited a long Thanksgiving weekend. The Dow rose to 1277.44, volume slowed to 57.82 million, and the eight AT T group spurred activity with both old and new issues rising.
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Wrong number listed for Des Moines BBB arbitration info
The Des Moines Better Business Bureau says the toll free number in Thursday's Gazette was incorrect. The correct number is 800 622 8227 and the office reopens Monday. Until then callers may use 515 243 2227 to leave details or request claim forms.
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Dollar hits new records against European currencies
The dollar climbed to all time highs against the French franc Italian lira and Spanish peseta in European trading and rose against most major currencies in U S trading. Gold prices were mixed with bullion up 2 50 an ounce in New York.
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Moody's Upgrades Chrysler Credit Amid Turnaround
Moody's Investors Service raised Chrysler Corp and Chrysler Financial credit ratings by two steps from B2 to Ba3 citing the company’s turnaround. The upgrade covers $707 million in senior debt and $150 million in senior notes Chrysler plans to offer next month.
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Iowa official fights Omaha National stake in Council Bluffs bank
Iowa Banking Superintendent Tom Huston asks the Federal Reserve to reconsider approving Omaha National Corp. to buy 24.9 percent of First National Bank of Council Bluffs citing Iowa law that bars out-of-state holdings in state banks. He argues Fed guidelines conflict with state law and notes related mergers and capital needs after 1982 losses.
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Bank loans drop at big U.S. banks as November week ends
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports a 951 million decline in commercial and industrial loans at major banks for the week ending November 16. M1 data were delayed due to Thanksgiving. Other indicators show small rate changes in CDs, federal funds, and three month Treasuries, with banks borrowing 688 million from the Fed and net reserves at 280 million.
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Bolivian Painter in Priest Disguise Attacks Pope in Philippines
A Bolivian painter wearing priest garb attempted to assassinate Pope Paul VI in the Philippines on this date in 1970. The incident sparked security reforms and heightened Vatican protection measures.
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