Dow tops 4000 on New York floor for first time
The Dow Jones industrial average surpassed 4000 for the first time ever and closed at 4003.33 after rising 30.28. Economists credit renewed growth and stabilizing inflation with improving confidence that could bolster consumer spending, jobs, and wages despite initial indifference from some observers.
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Wall Street
Alvis Townley
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Texas
Ed Farrell
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Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Weavers to show products at library in Sunday feature
A Sunday feature highlights Weavers presenting products at the library. NASCAR drivers prepare to race at Rockingham with teams focusing on performance and safety.
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Nascar
Rockingham
Sports
Transpark contracts study to speed NC Global TransPark work
The environmental impact statement for the NC Global TransPark may be finished by year end after Transpark authority hired Greiner Associates of Tampa with Raleigh office to produce the EIS and related work. Two contracts total 1.45 million cover the EIS and wetlands permits, with about 1.3 million for the EIS. A third contract is 531,234.
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Transpark Authority
Greiner
EIS
Panel reviews grant amid back room decision at Global TransPark
The Global TransPark Commission seeks to fix fallout from a $25,000 unauthorized grant to Pitt County. Chairman Hal Plank approved the award in December without member input, prompting criticism and a resignation. A grant policy and bylaws changes are urged, while the Pitt County Japanese Saturday school commitment remains unresolved.
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Pitt County
Rehearsing for Black History Day Play in New Bern
Co-director Carol Williams rehearses with Michael Stevens 11 who plays Abe in the 1822 runaway slaves play Abe and the Runaways for New Bern Black History Day on Saturday. The program at Stanley White Center features Marva Baldwin speech, gospel groups New Diamond Jubilees Interdenominational Mass Choir West Street Mass Choir, and a fashion show starting at 5 p.m.
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Abe
Michael Stevens
Stevens
New Bern
Marva Baldwin
Craven Evening Education Center
New Diamond Jubilees
West Street
Stanley White Center
Chapman Street
Jones backs BRAC decisions on Cherry Point expansion
U S Rep Walter Jones Jr aide says Spence supports upholding 1993 BRAC decisions including Cherry Point expansion. BRAC 1995 review could revisit base closures with Pentagon guidance due Tuesday. Some plans, like moving 11 F A 18 squadrons to Cherry Point, meet opposition from rival installations.
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House of Representatives
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Walter B. Jones Jr
House National Security Committee
Floyd Spence
R-S.c
Jones
Glen Downs
Helms would win North Carolina Senate race against many rivals
A statewide poll conducted Feb 19 21 shows Jesse Helms leading likely Democratic challengers in a 1996 Senate race with 50 percent against Beverly Perdue and 36 percent for her. Only a few rivals like Harvey Gantt Mike Easley and David Scott could approach. Jim Hunt would edge Helms 46 45 if he entered the race, but Hunt is unlikely to run.
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Jesse Helms
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Perdue
Charlotte
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Mike Easley
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GOP Cuts Hit Housing And Welfare In Budget Push
Congress Republicans press a broad $17.5 billion cut sweep targeting housing, clean water projects, and other programs as part of their Contract With America drive to slim the federal government. Democrats warn the plan hurts the poor while enabling tax cuts for the rich, with subcommittees approving further cuts and facing opposition from the Clinton administration on housing and peacekeeping spending.
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Henry Cisneros
Jerry Lewis
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