Leadership void ends Mid-Continent Small Business United
Midwest small business loses a grassroots advocate as the four-state group disbands after 9 years. Founder Dale Hedrick says busy leaders and waning membership hurt momentum though observers credit past efforts with shaping Washington policy. Federal Reserve Bank liaison Roger Guffey notes success spawning similar advisory councils.
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Mine Fire in Mexico Claims 33 Lives
In LAS ESPERANZAS, Mexico, a mine explosion and fire killed 33 workers and left at least 10 believed trapped. Rescue leader Felipe Perez Ortiz said 138 men were in the mine when the blaze began and work 100 yards underground would be lengthy due to debris and dangerous air. Federal officials earlier reported 20 dead, 18 missing, and 50 injured.
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Hertz Admits Fraud In Auto Repairs
Hertz Corp admits overcharging for seven years by about 13 million dollars through phony damage claims and inflated repair bills. The company halted the practices in 1985, fired an executive, and will refund all questionable payments, already returning about 3 million.
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