June jobless rate hits nine year high harming Bush bid
The Labor Department says unemployment rose to 6.4 percent in June, the highest in nine years, with 9.4 million jobless and 2 million out 27 weeks or more. Manufacturing shed 56,000 jobs as rivals abroad bite. Analysts warn of election impact and limited relief from tax cuts. Democrats fault Bush’s policy while Kerry Graham and Gepnhardt criticize the administration.
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Market bulls questioned as Dow and peers rise weekly
Investors debate a new bull market label amid cautious views from Burns and Kaltbaum. They note prior false starts and seek a sustained 3 to 6 month trend. Weekly gains: Dow 0.9 percent to 9070.21, Nasdaq 2.4 percent to 1663.46, S&P 500 1 percent to 985.70, Russell 2000 up 1.7 percent to 456.35, Wilshire 5000 at 9462.51.
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Never judge a toothbrush by its bristles
Columnist Travis Deneal reflects on the pump toothbrush, noting he has no use for it but learns a broader business lesson: never judge a thing by its cover or bristles. The piece discusses niches for disability users and compact travel use.
Southern Illinois Cook Finds Laid-Back Life At Marina
Jerod Tarrants, a Kinkaid Lake Marina Restaurant kitchen cook in Jackson County, talks about three years in the role, duties including food prep and training, casual dress with a safety green uniform, and weekly hours of 40 to 45. He hopes to buy a house with annual raises, enjoys working with family, and would change the kitchen to include air conditioning. He previously worked at the marina gas dock and Famous Barr while studying at John A. Logan College.
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Carterville
California
Marion Chamber seeks city help for three year promo plan
The Marion Chamber of Commerce seeks funds from the city to launch a three year promotional campaign estimated at 225000 dollars. Plan includes newspaper, radio, television ads, billboards and a new website. Actress Marion Ross would be the spokeswoman and a Marion Illinois domain has been purchased.
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Steve Larssen
Larssen
Robert Butler
Butler
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