Grant supports retraining defense laid-off Arizona workers
The Labor Department awards Arizona a 2 million dollar grant to retrain about 700 Valley workers who lost jobs in the defense downsizing. Arizona Department of Economic Security will run job search classes placement and training under Joint Training Partnership Act aiding workers formerly with Allied Signal Allied Signal Fluid Systems Digital Honeywell McDonnell Douglas and Motorola.
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Labor Department
Arizona
Department of Economic Security
Allied Signal
Allied Signal Fluid Systems
Digital
Honeywell
McDonnell Douglas
Motorola
Arizona Bankruptcy Filings Fall 1993 Sharply
U S Bankruptcy Court officials report a 12.6 percent drop in Arizona bankruptcy filings in 1993 to 17 381 from 19 883 the prior year. National filings fell 8.2 percent. Individuals led with 15 795 cases, businesses 1 586. Phoenix division: 13 668. Tucson: 3 713.
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Marshall West
University of Arizona
Phoenix
Tucson
Chrysler recalls 115000 Grand Cherokees and Wagoneers
Chrysler Corp recalls 115,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Grand Wagoneers from 1993 model years built between December 1992 and last summer. A defective steering column pin can cause loss of steering. dealers will install a sleeve to limit shaft movement, repairs taking about 30 minutes.
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Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Airlines Extend Domestic Fare Sale Deadline
Big carriers including Delta Northwest and TWA pushed the ticket purchase cutoff to Tuesday, extending a sale offering up to 35 percent off domestic flights. Other airlines were expected to follow with similar extensions.
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Delta
Northwest
TWA
Three-Five Systems reports record quarterly and annual sales
Phoenix based Three-Five Systems Inc. reports record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending December 31. Fourth quarter revenue reached 12.377 million, up 93 percent from 6.428 million in the same quarter of 1992, continuing a trend begun last year.
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Three-Five Systems Inc
Phoenix
Repairs for faulty Casablanca ceiling fans prompt recall
The Casablanca Fan Co offers repair parts for ceiling fans that can detach from mounts and fall. The CPSC says over 3 million fans may be affected, sold nationwide, made from January 1981 to September 1993. Owners should call 1-800-390-3131 with the model and serial numbers from the nameplate to verify involvement.
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Casablanca Fan Co
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Clinton backs phone competition bill in push for long distance
The Clinton administration endorsed a House bill to allow regional phone firms to expand into long distance service and equipment manufacturing. Assistant Attorney General Anne Bingaman urged quick passage as part of Gore-led push to boost telecom competition, with a separate measure to let Bells offer cable programming. The plan includes a DOJ FCC review and a waiting period before entrants provide new services.
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Clinton
Anne K. Bingaman
House Judiciary
Justice Department
Federal Communications Commission
Bingaman
Edward Markey
D-Mass
Jack Fields
Texas
Bells
Senate
National American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Turfgrass council urged to promote golf in Arizona
A coalition led by Turfgrass Research and Communications Inc seeks Arizona legislation to form the Arizona Turfgrass Commodity Council. It would fund research and promote water-saving grasses, with about 10 cents per golf round from courses. The 15-member body would push studies on pesticides, treated wastewater use, and affordable courses.
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Arizona
Arizona Turfgrass
Lettuce, Citrus and
Southern Arizona Wine Industries
Don Cline
Turfgrass Research and Communications Inc
Arizona Turfgrass Commodity Council
Cline
Zona
Council
University of Arizona
Tucson
Midwest
Health reform viewed as burden by Arizona small firms
An NFIB poll of 8,000 Arizona members finds 72 percent of non insured small business owners would raise prices if required to offer coverage, and 45 percent would shrink their business. Tim Mooney says the Clinton plan would cost jobs and questions subsidies and caps. He warns the government may miss budget targets and worsen burdens on small employers.
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Clinton
Arizona
National Federation of Independent Business
Tim Mooney
NFIB
Mooney
Congress
US West to upgrade Arizona cellular network statewide
US West Cellular and Motorola agree to install a digital system across Arizona to lift voice clarity and capacity tenfold. The upgrade will reduce static, boost privacy, and allow new services. customers must buy compatible wireless units while the analog system remains for non-switchers. Implementation targets 1995 completion in the Valley.
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Arizona
US West Cellular
Motorola
Cellular Infrastructure Group
US West
Lisa Bowersock
Bowersock
Seattle
Denver
Minneapolis
The
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Tucson
Casa Grande
Flagstaff
Prescott
Yuma
Parker
Nogales
Grand Canyon National Park
Debated OSHA Reform Sparks Employer Pushback
Employers challenge proposed changes to the 1970 OSHA act as Labor Secretary Reich backs tougher safety rules. Business leaders warn of increased federal regulation and reporting burdens, while unions and Labor officials cite high costs and deadly risks from job accidents.
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Clinton
U.S
Robert Reich
John Tysse
Labor Policy Association
Labor Department
OSHA
National Safety Council
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Jeeps
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Turf-Grass Council
Arizona Women’s Golf Association
Junior Golf Association of Arizona
Arizona Golf Association
Southwest
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Arizona/Nevada Club Managers Association
Cactus and Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association
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Gannett News Service
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Rep
William Ford
D-Mich
House Education and Labor Committee
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Ted Kennedy
Dmass
Senate Labor
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Nyse Index
IBM
Usx-Uss
Philip Morris
S&p
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