Price-earnings ratios guide stock market hopes
In a weak market, analysts cite the price-earnings ratio as a gauge of value. The S&P 500 has traded between 13.9 and 16.6 times earnings this year, below long term norms, with forecasts ranging from higher margins to broader trader activity and lower rates suggesting possible gains.
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Obesity Hope From Simple Daily Habits
Doctors at a news conference say weight loss can be achieved without drugs or special diets by routines such as avoiding eating while watching TV, parking far from stores, and shopping on a full stomach. The idea emerged at an obesity conference sponsored by Fogarty Center. Willy Brandt proposes a West German Japanese joint energy commission to address world energy needs during Tanaka's visit.
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Washington
Health and Welfare Department
Fogarty International Center
Joint Commission
Bonn
West Germany
Willy Brandt
Japan
Brandt
Kakuei Tanaka
Miller completes PCA credit skills course in St Paul
Miller and Harris Thacher report a one week course for PCA Janesville staff at the new Farm Credit Banks Education Center. Miller, Monroe office, serves Green County. PCA Janesville serves 917 farmers with 13.8 million dollars in credit and aims to improve agricultural financing services. Peterson's Beverage Market opens in Brodhead with 150 wines under new manager Margaret Timm and planned grand opening.
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Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Farm Credit Banks
St. Paul
Miller
U.W.— Platteville
Monroe
PCA
Green County
PCA of
Janesville
Rock and
Green Counties
Peterson's Beverage
Brodhead
Dean and
Mary Peterson
South Side
Margaret Timm
Pumpkin prizes for Brodhead children contest
Bank of Brodhead sponsors a Halloween coloring and art contest for kindergarten through fifth grade children. A truckload of pumpkins will be distributed at the bank on Friday October 19 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Entries must be brought to the bank with a parent or guardian. Judging occurs before Halloween with savings account prizes awarded in three divisions based on neatness originality and color.
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Brodhead
Brodhead Area
Bank of Brodhead
Harry Laver
Brodhead Independent Register
Duane Lederman
Lederman
Farm Bureau Co op annual meet slated
The Green County Farm Bureau Cooperative will hold its 50th annual meeting Wednesday at Monroe High School in the M Room. A 7:30 ham dinner precedes the 8:15 program with entertainment by the Lemmon Sisters and local residents. Members will elect Board directors and vote on resolutions including a dues increase.
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Green County Farm Bureau Cooperative
Monroe High School
Lemmon Sisters of
Monroe
Merle Robertson
Doris Kubly
Harris Germann
Marvin
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