Stocks Slump as Inflation Fears Drag Market Down
Broad declines swept Wall Street as inflation worries and higher interest rates dimmed investor sentiment. The Dow fell about 55 points, TI and other tech shares slid, and big names like Texas Instruments and Fairchild reported weaker earnings. The market awaited the government price index and Greenspan’s outlook.
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White House
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Texas Instruments
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Plastic lens dangers aired in Solon probe
UPI reports Ralph Nader researcher Dr. Sidney Wolfe told Congress that intraocular lenses used after cataract surgery may not have been properly tested. He cited eye damage and eye removal cases, urging pre market testing for life supporting and implantable devices amid calls for possible new legislation.
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FDA
Walte
House
Keys spared spill damage in Florida Straits
Coast Guard said the Florida Keys incurred no serious environmental damage from an oil spill a week earlier in the Florida Straits. Biologists found no evidence of harm to wildlife or plants as the slick, thought to have formed from a tanker’s discharge, dissipated after mixing with seawater.
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Sinarrik
Renton der Suen
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Levistr
Tekiony
Tedecin
Lesudlis
Cornu
Genesco Inc
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Ommacu
Marco
Burtin
Mary G
Lees Arley
Ralston
Seat
Elamia Ts
Tod Real
Mavel W
Elcom Anz
RES l Asia
Desk
Hemes
East
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Divita
Bexar
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de Dale
Heath
Bovey
I . Rand
Rinks Bate
Praia Gnesi
Veya
Mathisa
Lucent
iMac
Sims
Uae
NiNhie
Frantia
Bent
Asia Warn
Raveena
Nowra Buran
Nordin
Kry West
Fla
Florida Keys
Florida Straits
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Biologis's
Canning Lids Shortage Frustrates Long Beach Stores
Long Beach and area retailers report a nationwide canning lid shortage hindering food preservation efforts. Stores cite limited supplier shipments and empty warehouses, with some offering jars but lacking lids. Local chains say orders go out weekly yet lids remain unavailable, prompting shoppers to seek alternative outlets and sales.
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Wyley Scott
Vous Grocery Co
Long Beach
Ukem
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Ito
Sayv-an- Drugs
Lic
Bellflower Blvd
Lois Weer
Shelley Taylor
Thrifty Drug Store, Inc
M Pine Ave
Sid
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