Lobster numbers decline threaten prices and supply
Biologists warn the lobster stock is dropping due to trapping before breeding and argue for a federal minimum size of 3 7 inches. Maine and Massachusetts report sharp declines in catch per trap, while demand remains strong and prices may rise. Maine, Massachusetts, and federal researchers push breeding programs to avert shortage.
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Boston Globe
New England
Maine
Massachusetts
John Hughes
Mass
Martha's Vineyard
Hughes
Robert Dow
Department of Marine Resources
United States
United to expand flights under new pilots contract plan
United Airlines will launch a sweeping schedule change with intensified service to California and Nevada and new markets. The 26 month contract with pilots includes a 24 percent wage increase while allowing cockpit crews on certain jets to reduce from three to two. Four new cities Louisville San Antonio Albuquerque and Syracuse would be served by two daily Chicago departures if approved on Oct 1.
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Chicago
United Airlines
California
Nevada
United
Richard J. Ferris
Ferris
Louisville
San Antonio
Albuquerque
Syracuse
Feds Approve Calcium Antagonist Verapamil Drug Calan
The FDA approves the first calcium antagonist for heart irregularities in the United States. Searle Laboratories will market intravenous Calan under Verapamil, with Knoll Pharmaceuticals seeking oral approval. The $200 million annual market faces further approvals as various firms prepare versions. Dr Ravindra Prabhu calls verapamil a significant drug that should have been available a decade ago.
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Field News Service
Chicago
United States
Searle Laboratories
Searle
Skokie
Calan
Knoll Pharmaceuticals
Whippany, N.J
Knoll
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Ravindra Prabhu
Michael Reese Hospital
Europe
FDA
Schlitz Heileman Merge Creates Third Largest Brew
Schlitz and Heileman reach final merger terms worth 494 million dollars. The deal combines fourth-ranked Schlitz with sixth-ranked Heileman to form the nation's third-largest brewing company with 40 percent cash and 60 percent stock. Shareholders vote at late October meetings and Pabst's counter-offer was rejected.
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Daniel Rosenheim
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
G. Heileman Brewing Co
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co
Schlitz
Heilernan
Pabst Brewing Co
Heileman
Pabst
H and R Block Tax Course Opens Across Three Texas Cities
H and R Block offers a Basic Income Tax Course starting September 3 with morning or evening classes in Odessa Midland and Big Spring. The three month eighty one hour program is taught by experienced Block staff and graduates receive certificates. Contact 1201 E Th Odessa Texas 7476 or call 915 332 7801 for registration and brochures.
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Odessa
Midland
Big Spring
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E &Th
Texas
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