Metric System Oncoming Changes In U S Industry
Washington reports a looming shift to metric measurements across federal agencies and private industry. The plan includes Celsius temperatures, liters for beverages, and metric road signs in multiple states, with major firms like General Motors and U.S. Steel converting parts of their assembly lines. Labor leaders warn of job losses and costly tool purchases, while supporters argue tens-based calculations simplify math. The metric law would create a 21 member coordinating board and make conversion voluntary, with the Weather Service moving to Celsius and early steps already visible in foreign-city temperature reporting.
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The
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Capacity Key To Expansion
AP business analysis discusses whether the economy has enough physical and human capacity to expand as it recovers. Most forecasts show underuse of capacity, suggesting room for improvement, but some doubt surveys and fear bottlenecks could trigger inflation and a double dip recession if demand rises.
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NEW York (Ap
First National City Bank
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Trade Winds Outlook Seen As Improving
A New York stock exchange member firm sent a market letter to clients this month outlining a brighter economic outlook. It notes modest consumer spending gains and improving confidence, but warns inventory liquidation and weak capital spending could offset gains. inventories may lag sales into fall. The letter suggests the market anticipates a recovery capable of supporting higher stock prices.
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Market Rises on Wait and See Mood for Rates
The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 871, up 9.92 from Monday, while the Associated Press average stood at 283, up 3.5. Investors held a wait and see stance, weighing whether recent rate increases signal a sustained rise or a temporary pause.
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Wake Forest seminar aids active sales force
A three day seminar for active salespersons will run August 14 to 16 on Wake Forest University's campus. Hosted by the Center for Management Development a division of Babcock Graduate School of Management the program aims at individual development with limited enrollment led by Dr. Mervyn A Hayes and Dr. David Traviand. A separate note announces Food Town Stores Incs four cent per share cash dividend to be paid August 12 to shareholders of record July 29. Garner Motors in High Point invites contractors and the public to view a new Case loader backhoe at a July 23 premiere at 3000 N Main St. Ronald W. Lamkin consumer loan officer at First Citizens Bank in High Point has been promoted to assistant cashier. He holds a UNC Charlotte degree and is married with two daughters.
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Center For Management Development
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Professional Sales Development Institute
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First Citizens Bank & Trust Co
High Point
First Citizens Bank
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Lamkin
Mary Anne Solomon
Susan Ford Starts Summer Photography Internship
Susan Ford, daughter of the President, begins a $115-a-week summer internship with the Daily Capital Journal in Topeka. Her first assignment is a sheriff's auction at the Shawnee County Courthouse, where land on which taxes remain unpaid is being sold.
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