Clinton on HDTV and high tech phones in Clinton era outlook
The inquiry outlines how a Clinton administration might shape the spread of cellular phones HDTV fiber optics and cable TV regulation. Industry officials note generational tech appetite and FCC space as key factors while presidents elect Gore and Clinton vow to push an information network linking homes and institutions by 2015.
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Tandem Unveils Early Phone for Home Use
Tom Waldrop of Tandem Computers shows a “smart phone” at Tandem’s Cupertino offices. Tandem says the device can handle home banking ticket sales ordering shopping and invoicing. It will be offered early next year for about $600.
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Eastern Iowa 40 Highs Lows Period Table Note
A short data note from Nordby International and The Gazette Co. explains the Eastern Iowa 40 period highs and lows. The table relies on sources believed reliable but includes a disclaimer that accuracy and timeliness cannot be guaranteed and no liability is assumed for errors.
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Weak job market forecast for Cedar Rapids area in 1993
Manpower Inc reports the first quarter 1993 Employment Outlook Survey shows 10 percent of area firms expect hiring to rise, 17 percent plan cuts, 70 percent see no change, and 3 percent are unsure. Nationwide, 17 percent aim to hire, 13 percent plan reductions, 67 percent hold steady, 3 percent unsure.
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Curtice-Burns(h) Cbi
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NYS Eastman-Kodak EK
Equitable OF Iowa Eqic
Otcc
NYS Firstar Corp
FSR
OTC Flexsteel Inc
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NYS General Mills Gis
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HWKB
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Hawkeye Bancorp
HTLD
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NYS Quaker Oat
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United Tech
UTX
US Cellular Usm
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WMT
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W.R. Grace Gra
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Cedar Rapids
Manpower Inc
John Gavin Jr
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Today in History by CITYLINE request line
A prompt invites readers to call CITYLINE for today in history updates dialing 363 7000 or 337 7000 category 4695 to learn events from the current day in history.
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Theresa Johnson
Des Moines
This Week’s Meetings and Economic Events Summary
Area brief highlights major meetings and economic data across cities this week. Key items include third quarter balance of payments and various conferences in Des Moines and Washington, with auctions, hearings, and corporate meetings scheduled in several states.
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