Homebuilders urge limits on state tax and spending
The Frederick County Homebuilders Association backs taxing limits and reduced state government. Resolution asks no tax hikes and a ceiling tied to citizen income, to be sent to Gov. Harry R. Hughes. Members urged outreach to the governor while noting delegation support and industry concerns.
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Frederick County
Brosius
Michael
Miller
Marvin Rusherman
Bross
John Bush
U.S Gypsum Co
U.S
Bush
Herb Ferlman
National Homebuilders Assn
Washington
Health Department
Scott Gove
Frederick Fairgrounds
Postmaster Bolger Names New Security Chief at American Nation
In a sweeping corporate style brief, William F. Bolger, U.S. Postmaster General, announces leadership changes at the American Security Corporation. The item lists executives including Tim J Moore Sr and Frank G RY and notes reorganizations at stores and operations in Washington and Cleveland, reflecting a broad management overhaul.
Market Drops as Dow Posts Sharpest Fall in Months
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 18.34 points to 868.52 marking its steepest drop in over four months as trading remained volatile. AT&T fell to 48% on heavy turnover, while oil stocks gained. the Amex index rose and Nasdaq closed at 161.31. Equitable Trust in Baltimore halted consumer and mortgage loans after a Fed rate move, with other banks restricting lending.
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At&t
Mobil
Gulf Oil
Gulf Canada
Amex
NYSE
Exchange
Standard & Poor
Baltimore
Equitable Trust Co
Federal Reserve Board
W. Bruce MacPherson
Equitable
Detroit men pick top stocks in a 1979 earnings contest
Five Detroit area investors staged a friendly wager to select 10 stocks by year end 1979. Their gains ranged from 141.5 percent to 375.7 percent, with several doubling or better. the Dow rose 36 percent in the same period. Winners included Amcord, Great Lakes Chemical, Coastal States Gas, Moog, and American Family, among others.
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New York
Wiriners
Dow Jones
Emery Air Freight
American Home Products
Schering-Plough
Amcord
Trinity Industries
Coastal States Gas
Great Lakes Chemicals
Ryder Systems
Universal Instruments
National Association of Investment Clubs
Royal Oak
Investment Club Magazine
George Nicholson
Investment Club Movement
Great Lakes Chemical
Moog
American Family
Nicholson
Owens-Corning
North American Philips
U.S. Life
Detréx Chemical
Tiger International
Thomas O'Hara
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Ford ends secret warranties with FTC consent
Ford Motor Co agreed to notify customers about potential warranty problems and make technical service bulletins available to owners upon request. The FTC says the move ends a practice of secret warranties across the auto industry, with Ford to advertise the bulletin availability and provide a toll free number. The agreement awaits final approval after a public comment period.
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Washington
Ford Motor Co
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Ford
William ©. Bourke
Tracy Weston
Time
Newsweek
U.S. News & World Report
Sports Illustrated
People
Reader’s Digest
Public
FIC
Detroit
Bourke
Center For Auto Safety
Ralph Nader
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