Policy Change Spurs Dual Membership In Major Cards
National BankAmericard Inc. last May allowed members to issue Master Charge cards, triggering banks nationwide to pursue dual membership and potential competition shifts. Some see a possible merger between the two giants, while others expect only increased merchant competition. BankAmericard plans to rebrand as Visa across 22 countries, with $8.15 million yearly ad spend, effective next March over one to three years.
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San Francisco
National BankAmericard Inc
BankAmericard
Ibanco
la Visa
Visa
National Bank Americard Inc
NBI
California
Bank of America
NBY
Interbank Card Association
Interbank
New York
Chicago
Kenneth D. Larkin
Job Related Deaths Injuries Inses Show Major Decline
Washington AP reports American workers faced the lowest rate of job related deaths illnesses and injuries since records began four years ago. 1975 saw 9.1 deaths illnesses and injuries per 100 full time workers down from 10.4 in 1974 due largely to reduced hours and declines in manufacturing and construction. Total work related injuries fell about 16 percent from 3.7 million in 1974 to 4.8 million in 1975 with nearly 24.8 million work days lost.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bert Conklin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Seafarer Navy Project Stirring Upper Peninsula Controversy
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula the Navy proposes Project Seafarer an ELF underground communications system to link Trident submarines amid local opposition. Residents fear environmental damage and loss of wilderness while officials promise national security gains and job growth. study sites include Clam Lake Wisconsin and other western locations. Public opinion leans against the plan in Marquette County with diverse views on risk and information.
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Marquette
Mich
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
US Navy
Navy
Michigan Gey
William Milliken
Negaunee
Ken Paulson
Penin
Catia
Don Kiskila
Ishpeming
Marquette County
ELF
Nevada
New Mexico
Lesti
House
Armed Services
Charles Pollak
Congressional
Upper Michigan
Clam Lake
Wis
Panisiula
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Chrissy
Peters
Gulan
Lake Forest
Master Charge
Isthn.y. Times News Service
Wiss
Wendi Zumbro
Belleville
Pits
Sam Bilder
M&m Furn
Monroe St
Brother
Johnnie Walker Red
TE Discount Department Stores
Riverside Drive
THE
Aay
Western Beef
Ort
USDA
Johnnie Walker
Ox Blonde
M. Francis
Franklin Toke
Sun
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