Greenspan urges calm as markets reel from Asia turmoil
Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan and Treasury Deputy Summers sought to calm Wall Street amid Southeast Asian currency volatility. The Dow rose 86 to 7488 after a 157 point tumble. They warned contagion could harm Japan and China and noted possible U.S. trade impacts if Asia slows, while downplaying Chase Manhattan losses of 160 million.
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Effects of UPS strike on post office unclear
J W STAFF REPORTS notes the impact of the UPS work stoppage on the U S Postal Service remains uncertain with officials awaiting earnings figures for the August strike period. Postal spokesman Rich Watkins says anecdotal evidence shows residual business, while no dollar figure has been announced and earnings will be reviewed by the governing board in early December.
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Market prices and quotes from Midland to Omaha and New York
Farmers Co operative South Elevator and Midland Elevator report wheat soybeans milo and corn prices. Dodge City cattle market shows quiet trade with limited bids and steady to higher hogs and cattle quotes from St Joseph and Omaha with weekly sales totals and weight-based price ranges. Nonferrous metals and precious metals quotes from New York and London reflect slight gains and daily spot values.
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Lawrence Chamber surveys seek state and local issues input
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce sends two surveys to members to shape 1998 positions. Key state questions ask how to handle excess revenue and potential tax cuts, plus highway funding and electricity wheeling. Local survey highlights downtown parking, growth, and economic development.
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Nominees named for Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board
Eight candidates were announced for a three year term on the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board. Nominations may continue through Nov. 24 with petitions signed by 25 members required. If unfiled, the slate will be elected at the Nov. 26 meeting. ballots go to members on Dec. 1 if petitions are received.
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Phyllis Wertzberger
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Gibson Pharmacy
Jere McElhaney
McBelhaney Fence Builders
Fred von Ahrens
FMC Corp
Deanna Bisel
Marilyn Dobski
Dale Glenn
al Hack Jr
John Kiefer
Martin Moore
Tom Patchen
Thomas Welsh
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Dale Willey
Ron Durfinger
Ann Gardner
Karmen Huyser
Cal Karlin
Carl Locke
James Long
David Longhurst
Jerry Lamp
Mike Scott
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