Virginia oysters boosted by state campaign amid sales slump
The Virginia Marine Products Board launched an advertising push to lift Chesapeake Bay oyster sales after drought and disease cut demand by up to 23 percent this year. At Warsaw Super Market, quarts fetch up to 15 dollars as managers say consumer fears over MSX and dermo persist, despite safety brochures from the board.
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Lake Cowart Jr
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Consumer attitudes doomed by October 19 crash fears
New York AP report says consumers, overconfident before the crash, saved little and spent heavily on cars and houses. Despite up job openings and 3.8 percent GDP growth, analysts warned spending may soon slow as disposable income and savings lag, while oysters and seafood markets face mixed consumer demand amid disease worry.
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Outlook Positive for Grads Despite Market Drop
East Lansing AP Michigan State Universities survey of 1 019 employers shows expected 3 8 percent hiring rise for 1987 88 with chemical engineering graduates commanding the highest starting salary at 30 190. Regions strongest for new grads are the Southwest and Northeast with small businesses boosting hiring 10 percent to 17 percent.
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Paradigm Development Co trains on customer service at Hood College
Pat Simmons leads Paradigm Development Co in a sales and customer service training program at Hood College Lawrence Marx Center Frederick. The course covers ethics, emotion and behavior with six weekly follow ups to instill lasting skills. Simmons praises the program’s impact on turnover and profits. For details call 698-9898.
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Ohio
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