Cities' Resources Woes Hit Urban Economic Plans
A panel of 35 urban experts says U.S. cities lack experience data and investor cooperation hindering local economic policy. The study commissioned by the U S Conference of Mayors urges creation of an Urban and Regional Economic Analysis Institute to coordinate efforts and assess federal program impacts. Local officials must balance budgets and trust community desires while private investment remains wary of public disclosure.
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Divided UMW Election Shapes Coal Future
United Mine Workers vote to choose a president among Arnold Miller Harry Patrick and Lee Patterson amid fears of a split union. Analysts warn a divided result could prompt tougher company bargaining and a potential December coal strike with broad economic impact.
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Georgia Crash Questions Remain Over Deadly DC-9 Wreck
ATLANTA AP There are more what ifs in this crash than any other says a commercial aviation official. The Southern Airways DC-9 carrying 85 from Huntsville to Atlanta exploded after skyward engines failed and a forced highway landing in north Georgia killed 72. The NTSB hearing waits on Pratt & Whitney to explain why both engines failed.
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Blacks Underrepresented in Southern Offices by VEP Report
The Voter Education Project notes black officials rose from 72 to 2129 since 1965 but still only 2.6 percent of 79 000 regional offices in 11 states. Georgia alone has 259 and Alabama 230 black posts, with eight doubles. investigators discuss underrepresentation amid 20.4 percent black population.
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