Union probes closing of Fairchild plant in Hagerstown
The International Union announces a formal inquiry into Fairchild Aircraft's plan to close its Hagerstown facility. Union leaders say the probe will examine layoff methods, subcontracting shifts with Boeing for the 757, and transfer of machinery to a Columbus site, while stressing no accusation of illegal conduct.
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Union
Fairchild
Bagerstown
Apa
Mint
Ato
Caron
Wheter Patrict Industries
Tszard
Michae
International Union Personne
Hagerstows
Bosra
Michael
Farrenald
Boeing Co
Boeing
Seattle
Weehita
Kan
Philadelphia
Hub Store set to open at Prospect Plaza in Fredenck
Hub Store personnel prepare for a Sept. 29 opening at Prospect Plaza Shopping Center in Fredenck. Manager Paul McKenna notes eight salesmen and five office workers, with two furniture handlers, all locally hired, and the gallery styled showrooms feature practical, beautiful pieces from traditional to contemporary, plus carpeting and delivery services.
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Prospect Plaza
Fredenck
Paul McKenna
Washington-Baltimore
Edd Miller
Miller
Hub
Ed Waters Jr
USA Today marks first year with big losses and cautious optimism
ROSSLYN VA AP USA Today marks its first year with heavy start up losses projected at 70 million dollars for 1983. Founder Neuharth and editor Quinn express cautious optimism as the national paper expands to Dallas Fort Worth New Orleans Mobile and Jackson markets serving 24 of the 25 largest metros.
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Rosslyn
USA Today
John Marton
Lynch, Jones & Ryan Financial
Morton
Allen H. Neuharth
Gannett Co
John Quinn
Washington
Paul Flynn
Quinn
America
Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Jackson
Miss
Kansas City
Hess's Plans Five-Year Expansion to 45 Stores
Hess's Department Stores Inc announces a five year expansion aiming for 45 stores by 1987. The Allentown chain, currently 29 stores with three opening in 1984, cites the Frederick Maryland store as a model and targets Maryland Virginia growth potential. Crown American Corp backs the plan, with 1983 sales around 250 million and 1987 projected at 425 million.
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Hess’s Department Stores Inc
Allentown
Syracuse
N.Y
Uniontown
Frederick
Francis Scott Key Mail
Maryland
Virginia
Crown American Corp
Lisa Wolfe
Shockley Volkswagen, Inc
Lisa
Shockley Volkswagen
Shockley Volkswaes
Volkswagen
Honda
Audi
Tve
al Shockley
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick Community College
Volkswagen of America
Delegate seeks regional unemployment benefits in western Maryland
Western Maryland delegate Casper Taylor proposes regionalizing the trigger for extra jobless benefits to target areas with high unemployment. A subcommittee will review the plan in Annapolis, aiming for a special session. Counties Allegany Garrett and Washington are in the critical category.
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Cumberland
Maryland
del. Casper Taylor
Allegany
Taylor
Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
Sai
Garrett
Washington
Market downturn as Dow sinks amid growth fears
New York traders drove the Dow Jones average down 14.43 points to 1215.04 as concerns mount about a renewed surge in money supply. Automakers and retailers fell, with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler lower, while DuPont Dow Chemical and Union Carbide declined in a broad market retreat. Dr Pepper rose 24 percent on merger or sale talk.
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NEW York
Ane
New York Stock Exchange
General Motors
Ford Motor
Chrysler
Kmart
J.C. Penney
Associated Dry Goods
Federated Department Stores
Woolworth
Aleos
Asarco Point
DuPont
New Telephone Directories Rolled Out In Frederick
C P Telephone Co begins delivering 1983 84 directories with separate sections for residence government and business listings and a surname highlight feature. New format praised in surveys across Maryland Virginia West Virginia and D C with an Error Correction List due by Oct 24. Maryland Dove anniversary cover photo credits Jeff Zaruba.
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C&p Telephone Co
Frederick
Bell System
Jim Schwartz
C&p
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington, D.C
Lord Baltimore
Leonard Calvert
St. Clement's Island
Potomac River
St Mary’s City
Jeff Zaruba
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Hagerstown
Columbus
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Air Force
Hagershan
Ters JB
the News
News-Post
Brand Name Manufacturers Association
United States
Hess
Dick Kessler
Mariet Street
VISA
Amencon Express
Kaypro
Scorpion Systems, Inc
W. Patrick St
Chavis Associates
Columbus Ave
Frederick, MD
Legal Medical
Frederick City
Shockley Volks
Buckeystown Pike P.O. Box
Ogden Corp
Ogden Marine
Bakiwin-Uened
Wading
MGIC
Standard & Poor
Dow Jones Industrials
NYSE
Allg Pw YN
Alpha Ind
Iss
Avemco Corp
Balt Geziah
Banetec
Black Dral
CSX Corp Tis
Clorox
Comsat
Exxon Kj —K Fairchild Ind
F&m National
Fst
MD Bue
I ~i Genex
GenStar
Giant
St Bech Unchgd
Hewl P K Tbm
Kinart
Litton
Lowes
Marriott Corp
MD Natl Counchgd
Mercantile Bukshi
Murphy
No A Phil
Penney Sika Peoples
Plantra
Potom el
Ryan Homes
Safewy
Sears
Standex
Subr Rep
Tandy
USFG
Wash Gs
Whittak
Baker Watts & Co
Greyhound
New York City
Richmond
Norfolk
Pittsburgh
Boston
Mass
E. All Saints ST
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