Fed Doldrums Mark Slow Year End In 1991 Economy
The Federal Reserve reports a lackluster year end with weak department store sales and manufacturing, little loan demand outside refinancing, and subdued overall activity. Officials foresee a possible modest rate cut by February as Greenspan notes most credit easing is done. The January survey guides policy ahead of the Feb policy meeting.
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Washington
U.S
Federal Reserve
Fed
Bush
Central Bank
Alan Greenspan
Ottawa OBPW marks 70th anniversary with past presidents honored
More than 50 women attended the Ottawa Business and Professional Women birthday party at Ottawa University to celebrate 70 years. Past presidents shared reminiscences as scrapbooks, photos, and a 1963 recipe book were displayed. The local chapter began January 17, 1922, with 49 members. The national group started in 1919 through the YWCA during World War I.
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Bray Union
Washington
June Butler
OBPW
Chapioc
Eet
YWCA
Smoke Issue in AGs Lap Raises Smoking Ban Question
Franklin County Commission seeks Kansas Attorney General Bob Stephan's opinion on banning smoking throughout the Courts Building including the county attorney Wendell Barker's office. Marilyn Bennett, a county attorney employee with second hand smoke sensitivity, filed a complaint with the Kansas Human Rights Commission after being relocated to the DEA unit. Bennett calls the move retaliation and asks for a smoke-free work environment. The commission will follow Stephan's guidance on authority and enforcement options.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Franklin County Commission
Kansas
Bob Stephan
Courts
Wendell Barker
Marilyn Bennett
Drug Enforcement Unit
Franklin County
Barker
Bennett
Stephan
Commission
Charles Mavity
Bush urges Soviet aid to speed post cold war aid push
President Bush asked Congress for 645 million in new aid to the former Soviet Union, raising total American assistance to over 5 billion as he spoke at a 47-nation conference on speeding food medicine and other help to the CIS. He urged a global coalition to build democracy and economic freedom in the former USSR.
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Terence Hunt
White House
Associated Press
Washington
Bush
Congress
Soviet Union
Commonwealth of Independent States
Ussr
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