Congress Tax Bill Labeled Key to Inflation Arrest
New York report credits Congress for passing a tax spending package aimed at curbing inflation. It notes expected slower growth, fewer federal deficits, and improved balance of payments amid higher taxes and reduced spending. Argus predicts a lower GNP growth and a continued profit squeeze into late 1968.
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European promotion push by New York and other states
Trade promotion efforts across Europe by New York Illinois Ohio and California aim to attract plant investments and boost exports. Rockefeller's Brussels office helped New York exports rise to 77 million annually, while Illinois reports 2.7 billion in foreign sales and ongoing state-to-state coordination.
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Tax bill may slow economy but ease in policy could help
Economists foresee lower GNP growth and higher unemployment next winter if the tax bill passes. With potential Fed easing, forecasts discuss job rises to 4.5 percent, slower inflation, and steadier money markets. Rail and utility sectors gain from rate changes amid broader economic and housing actions.
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New York Times Weekly Index Rises to 338.72
The New York Times Weekly Index of business activity climbed to 338.72 last week from 330 the prior week, with the year-ago reading at 319.3. The accompanying table lists the index and its components, all seasonally adjusted for long term trends.
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Power unions form national electric reliability council
Monongahela Power and 11 regional utilities join the National Electric Reliability Council ECAR to coordinate planning and operations coast to coast. The program aims to boost bulk power reliability with a highly interconnected national grid and broad utility representation.
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