Internet bookings help not hinder those in travel industry
Travel agents say Internet travel tools inform and empower customers but also confuse. They note online sites lack accountability and full details, urging buyers to use the Web as a guide while relying on agents for risk, rules, and last minute needs. The sector sees growth but warns of incomplete pricing and caveats.
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Steve Loucks
American Society of Travel Agents
Alexandria
Tom Parsons
Best Fares.com
Parsons
Gina Garwood
Atlas World Travel
Toledo
Jud Strader
Advantage Travel
Bill Hamilton
Ohio
Chicago
Hampton Inn
Hamilton
Strader
American Express
Ness Travel
Ahlfors
Polly Caumartin
Polly Call
Martin
Central
Ined
Esti
American Society of Trav
Travel Agents Society
el Agents
U.S
Microsoft
Dia
EasySabre
Travelweb
Leisure Lion
Loucks
F M Bancorp declares quarterly cash dividend
The Board of Directors of F M Bancorp Frederick MD (Nasdaq FMBN) declares a regular quarterly cash dividend of 0.25 per share payable November 2 1998 to shareholders of record October 8 1998. The firm notes prior July 1998 stock dividend and June 30 1998 assets of 1.068 billion. Farmers Mechanics National Bank operates 24 offices and 32 ATMs in three counties and launched Express Bank in 1995.
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F&m Bancorp
Frederick
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Montgomery
Carroll Counties
East Coast
Express Bank
Extension Line FOOD PAGES
The Frederick News-Post presents food pages extension featuring recipes, cooking tips, and market notes. Readers find practical notes on menus, seasonal produce, and kitchen shortcuts designed for home cooks.
Job Training Agency to hold job fair in Frederick
Frederick County Job Training Agency hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday September 23 from 4 to 6 PM at 520 North Market Street. Recruiters from Accustaff Adecco Interim Donna Kaye Personnel Labor Ready Management Recruiters Manpower and TeleSec Temporary Services interview for Frederick area positions. JTA counselors offer free employment services for youth and adults. participants must be at least 18. call 301 694 1174 for details.
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Frederick County
JTA
North Market Street
Frederick
Accustaff
Addeco
Donna Kaye
Inter
West Winds Tennis Club unveils new look and open house
West Winds Tennis Club on Gas House Pike expands the pro shop and adds a tennis coat with five clay and three hard courts. New manager Ted Meyer and Lori Book aim to boost membership, target younger players, and sponsor Frederick's team in the Baltimore Junior Indoor League. Indoor season runs Sept. 21 to May 2 in a heated enclosure. open house is Oct. 4 with free instruction and tours. Call 301-665-2701 for details.
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West Winds
Gas House Pike
Ted Meyer
Lori Book
Meyer
Experi
Ence
Ms Book
Frederick
Sam Yu
August Retail Sales Rise Mildly Amid GM Strike Slowdown
Washington reports August retail sales edge up 0.2 percent to 224.2 billion, with autos dragging overall gains. Ex autos, sales rise 0.3 percent as furniture stores surge 10 percent and clothing up 1.2 percent. hardware dips, gas stations fall, and consumer caution grows amid global tensions.
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Washington
U.S
Paul Kasrel
Northern Trust Co
Chicago
Commerce Department
General Motors
Asia
Wall Street
Grains and Soybeans Slide on Harvest Outlook
Chicago futures eased as traders anticipated the largest soybean crop on record and ample wheat supplies. Dry warm weather next week could accelerate harvests while demand remains weak. corn and oats also fell amid expectations of large future crops and slow processor intake. Beef and pork futures mostly lower on the CME with lean hogs mixed.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
National Oilseed Processors Association
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
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James Chessen
Bankers Association
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Giant Foods
PennNat
GTE Corp
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Alpha Ind
HCC Ins
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Sears
BGE
Home Depot
Bell Ad
St. Paul
Black Dr
Frederick Netos
DE la Tea Professionals
LAW
Silbiger
Coleman
West Winds Tennis Club
Katherine Marks
News-Post
Wealth Strategies Group
N. Jefferson St
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Raleigh NC
Stock Market Insights
Scottsdale Securities, Inc. Discount Stock Brokers
Monroe Street Plaza
Rockville
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