Factory orders post sharp drop unseen since 1974
Washington AP reports orders to factories for durable and nondurable goods fell in January by 5.4 percent to 227.7 billion dollars, led by a 10.5 percent drop in durable goods and a 28.8 percent fall in transportation orders. Automakers laid off 90,000 workers as inventories bloated, with signs of recovery in February.
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Michael P. Niemira
Mitsubishi Bank
New York
Niemira
Janu
Boeing Co
McDonald Douglas
Census Bureau puts U S population at 250 million
AP report notes the United States has reached an estimated 250 million people, up 10.4 percent from 226.5 million in 1980. A detailed total will be refined after the April 1 head count, with projections suggesting 300 million within 30 years. Population growth is driven by births and immigration amid deaths and departures. The United States ranks fourth globally in population behind China India and the Soviet Union.
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Census Bureau
U.S
United States
China
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Eleven jurors disqualified as Poindexter panel grows
Washington AP Eleven prospective jurors were disqualified as the pool for John Poindexter's Iran-Contra trial grew to 35 with 27 women and eight men. Judge Harold Greene aims to select 12 jurors and six alternates, expecting to fill the panel by midday and begin opening statements Thursday.
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John Poindexter
Jesse Jackson
Reagan
CIA
U.S. District Court
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Jackson
Nancy Reagan
University of the District of Columbia
Poindexter
Oliver North
North
Levi's Jeans Sale Includes 501 505 517 Styles
A store advertises 25 percent off Everyday Low Price mens Levi's jeans. Included are 501 Buttonfly 505 Straightleg and 517 Bootcut in cotton sizes 28 through 38.
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