U S Manufacturers Gain Edge On Foreign Competitors
U S labor costs for manufacturers fell nearly 22 percent last year versus major foreign rivals, helped by a weaker dollar. Despite currency effects, U S productivity rose 3.5 percent in 1986, topping all nine major competitors for the first time in 37 years, while wages and benefits rose 2.9 percent.
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U.S
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Japan
Great Britain
West Germany
France
Gordon Richards
National Association of Manufacturers
FCC indecency crackdown draws mixed letters from listeners
The FCC’s indecency rule change sparks strong reactions. About 1,300 letters mostly back the move to clear airwaves, while a vocal minority deride First Amendment rights. Crude notes were sent to officials including Diane Killary after the policy approval.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Wwqc-Fm
Quincy College
Quincy, Il
New Jersey
Edythe Wise
Diane Killary
Abc-Tv
Nightline
Commission
Tobacco Must Pay The Piper
Washington AP tobacco farmers and buyers will pay a 2 cent per pound assessment on the 1987 flue cured tobacco crop to fund government price supports. Last year the rate was 1.14 cents. producers also paid 1 cent per pound for 1982 to 1984 crops, with USDA noting the program will run at no net cost to taxpayers.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Milton Hertz
Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Hertz
USDA
Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corp
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Reebok
Norvelle
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