Boom times for big ticket items boost May orders
U S durable goods demand rises 4.1 percent in May to 103.8 billion led by a 50.2 percent surge in military hardware. Analysts call the gain a sign the U S economy is rebounding from winter doldrums as manufacturing recovers from recent losses.
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GM pays $3M in dispute resolution program
The Federal Trade Commission announced that a mediation arbitration program has secured more than $3.3 million for General Motors car owners in five areas Atlanta Cleveland Dallas Milwaukee and Salt Lake City. In 9,529 consumer cases the program resolves disputes over GM diesel engines crankshaft and drive train issues often in under 60 days.
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Optimists Reject Move to Admit Women Members
Optimist International delegates at the Albuquerque convention voted by voice to reject a California chapter proposal to admit women. President Alan Schramm noted more ayes than expected but the opposing side prevailed. George Bright III cited repeated proposals to allow women, all of which have failed.
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