Leading indicators edge up slightly in October
Washington AP The government said October data show the chief forecasting gauge of future economic activity rising 0.1 percent after a revised drop of 0.3 percent in September. Economists see signs of slower growth but current statistics remain strong with unemployment at a 14 year low and factory utilization high. The index rose 0.5 percent over 12 months, the smallest October-to-October gain since 1979-80.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Allen Sinai
The
Boston Co
Cyclone claims over five hundred in Bangladesh
AP reports a cyclone on the Bay of Bengal coast killed more than 500 people in Bangladesh with 1000 missing as rescue flights faced hindrances. In West Bengal India about 80 deaths were recorded, though officials lower the totals. Winds reached 102 mph and 15 foot waves flooded islands and mainland areas.
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Dhaka
Bangladesh
Bay of Bengal
India
West Bengal
Study urges pay and conditions to ease nurse shortage
A Kansas Board of Regents report to the Senate Ways and Means Committee concludes wages and benefits drive nursing shortages. It urges higher state funding for recruitment, tuition waivers, attracting nontraditional students, and retaining current nurses, noting many options are costly and salaries remain substandard.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Kansas
Ray Hauke
Regents
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
D. Kay Clawson
KU Medical Center
Journal-World unveils new 15 unit press in production center
Lawrence Journal-World debuts its 15 unit Goss Urbanite offset press in a 21,000 square foot production center on Massachusetts Street. Editor Dolph Simons Jr notes enhanced flexibility and capacity to meet USA Today Midwest edition printing for Gannett while increasing speed with automatic feeder posters.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Goss Urbanite
Journal-World
Massachusetts Street
Dolph C. Simons Jr
The
World Company
Lawrence
Simons
Gannett Co. Inc
USA Today
Midwest
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Press
Gannett
Ralph Gage
Gorbachev Overhaul Backed Amid Some Dissension
The Supreme Soviet approved Gorbachev’s political reforms with broad support, though notable dissent persisted signaling continued controversy. Area report coverage includes calendar classifieds comics and other features.
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Supreme Soviet
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Takeover of RJR Nabisco by KKR tops world record deal
New York AP reports Kohlberg Kravis Roberts won the $24.53 billion takeover of RJR Nabisco, the largest ever, defeating a rival bid by RJR executives led by F Ross Johnson. The board approved the $109 per share offer, with a cash stock and securities mix valued at 81 cash, 18 stock, and 10 in securities. Johnson's group claimed a higher bid but was deemed to have engaged in an unfair process. The deal may trigger asset disposals, potentially selling parts of the food or other operations, while the tobacco unit remains about 40 percent of sales.
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New York
RJR Nabisco
Nabisco
RJR Nabisco Inc
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc
RJR
F. Ross Johnson
Kohlberg
America
Gulf Corp
Johnson Group
KKR
Shearson Lehman Hutton
Wall Street
Launch postponed at Cape Canaveral due to high winds
Cape Canaveral Florida scrubs its launch after winds aloft reach about 104 mph at 41 000 feet. Officials cited dangerous conditions for the shuttle structure and possible breakup of the vehicle. Launch rescheduled for a later Friday time.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Oweo
Bob Steck
Ammonium nitrate blast tied to Maynes mix at city site
Police said the ammonium nitrate that exploded at a south Kansas City highway construction site had been mixed with diesel fuel pink dye powdered aluminum to form Maynes mix. The blast killed six firefighters and prompted arson and homicide detectives to probe the incident as guards reported seeing explosives.
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Kansas City
Gregory Mills
Holiday Bureau adoptions lag AEO report on page 9A
The Holiday Bureau reports adoptions lag behind projections as businesses and agencies work through intake delays. Officials urge patience while local families await placement and note continued community support efforts across the region.
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