Productivity slips amid rising costs in 1989 economy
Washington AP reports nonfarm productivity rose only 0.9 percent in 1989, the weakest since 1982, while hourly labor costs jumped 5.4 percent. Economists say the combo of subdued output and higher costs signals no quick productivity rebound, with quarterly gains at 0.2 percent and annual growth averaging 1.8 percent since 1982.
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Washington
Robert Dederick
Northern Trust Co
Chicago
Dederick
Fraud rumors rock Omaha as credit union collapse fuels probes
In Omaha, money and sex allegations swirl after Franklin Community Federal Credit Union failed on November 4, 1988. No charges yet. $39 million missing, a former manager to stand trial. Reports link alleged abuse at credit union events, with grand juries and investigations ongoing amid denials from figures including Harold Andersen.
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Neb
James Martin Davis
Franklin Community Federal Credit Union
North Omaha
Omaha World-Herald
Harold Andersen
Andersen
Franklin
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State
Foster Care Review Board
New York Times
Colleges begin to hold line on tuition rises
Nationwide colleges and universities announce some of the smallest tuition increases in a decade for 1990 91 as administrations cut costs and pass savings to students. Leaders say market and political pressure, student backlash, and lower campus spending explain the softer hikes at Stanford Harvard Michigan Iowa and other schools.
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Amon
Atwell
American Council of
Harvard
Stanford University
Massachusetts
Agnes
Rome
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Michigan
Iowa Board
Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
College tuition increases released for fall
A glance at announced college cost increases shows Stanford up 5.25 percent, the smallest rise in 15 years, while MIT up 7.1 percent. Michigan up 6.5 percent and Iowa up 3 percent mark modest gains. Drexel 5.9 percent, Oklahoma 12.5 percent, with several others varying from last fall’s levels.
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University of Michigan
University of Iowa
Congresswoman blasts Pentagon's spending
Congresswoman Booto Boxer accuses the Air Force of overpaying for a CSA cargo plane pilot seat, citing $81,397 vs a $16,000 model. She criticizes procurement chief John Betti for a directive limiting civilian auditors, arguing it weakens cost control and signals tolerance for waste. She urges rescinding the order as out of step with accountability.
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Pentagon
Booto Boxer
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Defensement
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Betti
Boxer
Capitol Hill
Shey
Defense
Jonal
Bush urges census participation in 1990 count
President Bush urged all Americans to truthfully answer the 1990 Census while noting the mailout of questionnaires to every household begins March 23. He cited Lincoln on understanding our position and direction as the Bureau assigns 425000 workers to canvass households and the homeless with forms due by April 1, Census Day.
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Bush
United States
Census Bureau
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U.S
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