Fire Ants Win War Against US Control Efforts
Gainesville AP reports the fire ant invasion across the Southeast endures after a 17 year federal battle that cost $164 million and led to the end of the Mirex program in 1968. Researchers like Dr. William Buren note resilient, adaptable colonies with 50,000 to 200,000 ants per mound.
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Furniture Hall of Fame Receives Museum Group Support
The Furniture Hall of Fame at Hickory gains memberships in American Association for State and Local History, Southeastern Museums Conference, and North Carolina Museums Council. An advisory board of national figures is named, with initial meeting planned during the October market. Research office at 256 Third Ave NW Hickory NC 28601. Contacts: Joan L Murphy, research director, P O Box 2644. In 1901 New York required auto registration with a $1 fee. first year receipts totaled $954.
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Arnold Craven adds two salesmen to staff in Lexington
Arnold Craven Clothiers announces new hires George Drakes with 17 years in the trade and Jim Meadows, both former Wright-Womble Pitts employees. Drakes previously worked at Collier Ellis Mens Store, Meadows at Stith's.
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Three economy foes rise in 1980s lexicon
AP analysis highlights capital shortage consumer confidence and crowding out as key forces shaping the U.S. economy. Capital gaps cited by James Needham and Reginald Jones could curb investment and job growth, while Burns stresses confidence as a recovery driver. Crowding out warns of tight credit hurting home mortgages and spending.
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Big Deficit Pressure Emerges On Credit Markets
Trade Winds Recovery Hurt By Big Deficit says the Treasury's huge borrowing is tightening money markets. Banks face rising loan demand as the economy heats, while corporations liquidate some loans. The early year crowding out did not occur due to contraction and easing inflation.
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Market Mixed as OPEC Talks Sat in Vienna
Analysts reported mixed stock market indicators for the past week as investors tracked OPEC talks in Vienna. The AP average ended at 257.5, down 0.2 for the week, while the Dow Jones average closed at 818.60, down 11.19 for the week.
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