Economists Hope Slow Growth Signals No Recession Yet
Private forecasters expect slower growth and modest inflation in 1995 to curb a possible boom bust. They note high rates may bite later, with GDP around 2.5 percent first half and 1.5 percent second half, while unemployment edges up in 1996. International trade may strengthen as stockpiles dwindle.
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Washington
Bruce Steinberg
Merrill Lynch
New York
Federal Reserve
Fed
Laurence Meyers
St. Louis
Mr. Meyers
U.S
Blue Chip Economic Indicators
David Wyss
Dri-Mcgraw Hill Inc
Retailers report robust sales across holiday season
Retailers nationwide posted strong Christmas sales led by electronics, jewelry, home furnishings and toys while apparel lagged. Sears and Pier 1 reported strength across categories, with women’s wear weaker and overall inflation low. Michigan voter auto boost and California recovery noted. Power Rangers and 18-inch satellite dishes highlighted as top sellers.
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Clark Johnson
Pier 1 Imports Inc
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Sears
John Costello
Costello
Power Rangers
Vermont blocks Vermont Wal-Mart bid near St. Albans
A state Environmental Board denied a permit for the first Wal-Mart in Vermont saying the project would harm small shops and reduce tax revenues for nearby towns. Opponents warn of job losses while the board cites a three dollar public cost per one dollar of benefit. Wal-Mart plans to appeal with changes and bonds or impact fees. Vermont remains the only state without a Wal-Mart.
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Montpelier, Vt
Wal-Mart
Vermont
Environmental Board
St. Albans
Weve Got Frederick Written AH Over Us
A frederick subject labeled as Frederick Nefis Post faces scrutiny as a local article notes opposition and tension over a named public issue. Key entities include Frederick, Nefis Post, and local officials. The report hints at political or social dispute while avoiding graphic details.
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Frederick
Frederick Nefis
Teapot gas station in Zillah is oldest in US
Lifespan of a detour into history. Lyn Dasso runs the Teapot service station near Zillah Washington built in 1922 as a protest against the Teapot Dome scandal. The nation’s oldest working gas station attracts few customers but offers time for chat and credit on trust.
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Zillah, Wash
Lyn Dasso
Zillah
Washington
Yakima Valley
Mr. Dasso
Harding
Senate
Teapot Dome
Wyo
Elk Hills
Calif
Dasso
Yakima Valley Highway
National Registry For Historic Sites
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John Konarski
International Council of Shopping Centers
Mr. Konarski
Talbot's
Career Women’s
Carson Pirie Scott & Co
Midwest
Edward Carroll
Johnson
Michigan
California
Lowes Cos
S, Inc
Quick & Reilly
Schwab
Waterhouse
Merit Lynch
Scottsdale Es, Inc
Executive
Rockville
SIPC
Cail
Fata
FCN
Antietam
FSK
Mali
Eredenic Matin Office
FDIC
Middletown
Rosemont
Walkersville
First Bank of
Frederck
Patrick Center
W. Patrick St
Rose Hill Plaza
Coosamtown
Rt. 40
Grove Hill Rd
St. Frederick Shopping Center
W. 7Th St
Pat
Gorun
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