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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1991

Page

28

Stock market gains as war talk tempers volume

The Dow rose 28.46 to 2498.76 after a sharp prior drop, with advancers leading decliners about 3 to 2 on NYSE stocks. Trading slowed amid Middle East war concerns as volume fell from the prior session and major indexes rose modestly across the board.

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Maryland insurance industry payroll and jobs rise in 1990

Marylanders earned over 1.4 billion in salaries from the insurance sector in 1990, per the Alliance of American Insurers. Employment grew 47.7 percent from 1980 to 1990 to 41,620, with about 12,000 new jobs added last year. Insurers held 2.6 billion in Maryland municipal bonds, about 18 percent of the state’s outstanding muni bonds.

Employers call for standards and a national test for graduates

Employers say high school graduates lack basic reading writing and math skills and push for a nationwide exam to certify readiness for work. Supporters cite NAEP as a model, while critics warn tests can undermine instruction and widen district gaps.

Kolberg Business Roundtable Congress National Education Association Educational Testing Service ETS Gregory Anrig National Assess

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