Advanced Technology Program shows speed in tech advances
The Commerce Department defends the six year old ATP noting it funds about half of project costs to reduce risk for firms and nonprofits. A study of 125 participants finds 70 percent would not have pursued the tech without ATP and 90 percent would have slowed or reduced goals. Many firms created new jobs and retained staff thanks to ATP awards.
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Stocks of area interest February 12 1996 report
Stocks of area interest report markets for February 12, 1996. Dow Jones Industrial average stood around 5600 with notable movement amid trading. Gold prices quoted at 493 20 per ounce and volume noted as low in early session.
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First nursing assistant graduates at St Catherine's Center
The first nursing assistant class at St Catherine's Nursing Center in Emmitsburg recently completed training and will soon take the Maryland State Certification Examination. In the photo from left are Karen Sharer Kristi Turner Kelly Hill Evelyn Fulton Sherry Cole Jennifer Ecker and Janet Hess.
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AT&T and MCI may join forces in local phone networks
AT&T Corp and MCI Communications Corp discuss teaming to build local networks to challenge the Bells as Clinton signs telecom bill. Executives seek cost sharing or facility swaps, eyeing markets across the United States. Analysts note the alliance could reshape local and long distance competition and cost billions to start.
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Land Rover to Build $10 Million Lanham HQ and University
Land Rover North America announces a new 10 million dollar headquarters in Lanham on a 32 acre site. The plan includes Land Rover University training facility and may create more jobs as U.S. sales rise. Charles R. Hughes disclosed the expansion at the NADA convention in Las Vegas after North America sold about 20,000 vehicles last year, up 66 percent from 1994.
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Las Vegas
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