Inflation data shows March CPI up 0.1 percent
The March Consumer Price Index rose 0.1 percent, with medical costs up 0.3 percent the smallest rise since 1984. Core inflation ran 0.4 percent for the year to date while energy prices increased 0.7 percent. Economists say inflation should ease further as health care reform looms.
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March Retail Sales Slump Hit Big Stores
Winter weather and tax anxiety dragged March retail results for major chains led by Wal Mart with only small gains for the industry leader. Early month storms kept shoppers away while later springlike weather helped a partial revival as consumers grew wary of the economy under President Clinton's budget plan.
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Sears to Convert 35 Catalog Stores to Small Retail Outlets
Sears, Roebuck and Co will convert about 35 of its 2,000 catalog stores into small retail businesses, with six Maryland locations Bel Air Berlin Easton Elkton Havre De Grace and Prince Frederick among them. The conversion should finish by year end and save between 1,056 and 3,500 jobs, according to Sears spokesman Gordon Jones. Arthur C Martinez, chairman and CEO of Sears Merchandise Group, cited strong customer demand from smaller markets for continued community presence.
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Gold dust found during theater renovation in Brentwood
Michael Boening 14 found a moldy bag of gold dust behind Delta Cinema wall boards. The 19 ounces were appraised at 6200 dollars. Owner Charles Boenig plans to use the windfall to fund twin theaters. A former owner, Charles Peterson, likely hid the treasure in the late 1930s.
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Clinton seeks renewal of fast track trade authority
President Clinton will ask Congress to renew fast track power to complete negotiations on the Uruguay Round. Talks span 108 countries, aiming to wrap by December 15 with a 1994 congressional review window. France and the EC dispute farm subsidies as US pushes quicker progress.
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Orientation at Emmitsburg VFW for free small business class
Frederick Community College hosts a free small business orientation on April 15 from 6 30 to 7 30 pm in the Business and Technology Center. The session at the Emmitsburg VFW offers guidance to start or grow a business. For more information call 694 4927.
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Hechinger Co Reports March Sales Up 4 Percent
LANDOVER PRNewswire Hechinger Co posts March sales of 1701 million dollars, up 4 percent from March 1992 sales of 1638 million. Comparable store sales fell 9 percent for the month, indicating weaker performance at existing locations.
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Real estate lecture series by Gaithersburg firm to begin
The law firm of Savitz Kronthal and Hirschel in Gaithersburg will repeat its real estate lecture series beginning April 12. For more information call (301) 590 9300.
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Frederick News-Past: We've Got Frederick Written All Over
Che Frederick column reflects local pride and identity with a witty, period voice. It highlights Frederick community traits, notable figures, and enduring ties that shape the town's character.
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