People movers head for campus test on Morgantown system
A Bedford Massachusetts firm led by William L Alden competes with two others to install a 13 million computerized 12 passenger shuttle system at West Virginia University The United States Department of Transportation backs the project described as a major future showcase The article outlines capsule design magnetic fare devices and a computer guided route with Morgantown a proposed test site and Columbia Missouri as another rights of way showcase The piece notes WVU students and faculty expected to use the system and mentions related labor union affiliations
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Montreal Expo
Richard W. McManus
Christian Science Monitor
Boston
McManus
Bedford
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William L. Alden
West Virginia University
Walter Amadon
Alden
Monitor
Amadon
Boeing
Alden Self-Transit Systems Corp
Morgantown
WVU
Columbia
Zinn Pushes Local Vote On West Virginia Branch Banking
Morgantown banker C Glenn Zinn proposes a local option vote on legalizing branch banks to meet demand for closer, modern facilities. He notes WV borders with Ohio Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky and Maryland drive cross state banking and cites Suncrest National Bank and Westover Bank as examples of costly new charters. Zinn says public need varies by area and support from other bankers is growing.
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Swanson named Penn Central Central Region GM
Donald A. Swanson is named general manager of Penn Central Transportation Co Central Region, succeeding George M. Smith who retires after 36 years in railroading. Swanson, 40, comes from Chicago where he led the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad after serving as Penn Central Western Region assistant GM. His new post covers about 4000 miles of Penn Central lines across Pennsylvania New York West Virginia and Ohio.
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Donald A. Swanson
Penn Central Transportation Co
Central Region
George M. Smith
Swanson
Chicago
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Penn Central
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Ohio
New York Times index rises to 359.9 in weekly report
The New York Times weekly index of business activity increased to 359.9 from 355.6 (revised) a week earlier. A year ago the index stood at 352.2. The accompanying table lists the index and its components, each adjusted for long term trend and seasonal variation.
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New York
New York Times
Job Bank Book Highlighted at West Virginia Center
West Virginia's Department of Employment Security showcases a new Job Information Center at the High Street office. The featured Job Bank Book lists openings statewide and a roster of applicants seeking work elsewhere, offering maximum exposure for employers. The center provides job market data, Civil Service exams, training programs, Social Security, unemployment, Job Corps, Veterans resources, and union contact information. Staff explain materials and assist applicants. employers and workers are invited to visit.
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West Virginia
New ‘Job Bank
High Street
State Department of Employment Security
George P. Uphold
Uphold
Uphold Said
Steel imports hit March record as first quarter tops
American Iron and Steel Institute data show 1,254,000 tons of foreign steel entered the United States in March, marking a new March high and lifting first quarter 1971 imports to 3,788,000 tons. Through March, 1971 imports run about 10 percent above 1968 pace and 62 percent above 1970, with 1968 first quarter typically below later quarters.
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Washington
American Iron and Steel Institute
U.S
Mattingly to Speak at 37th Governor’s Safety Conference
Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, Apollo 16 command pilot, will address the Charleston Civic Center during the second day of the 37th Governor's Safety Conference and Exposition. This marks his final public appearance before a lengthy training period for the moon mission as the conference runs May 11 12 with the theme Zero in on Safety.
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Thomas K. Mattingly II
Mattingly
Charleston Civic Center
Week in Finance reviews global currency turmoil
U S financial markets stay cool despite a European currency crisis as dollars flood into marks and other currencies. Central banks suspend dollar support over the weekend while foreign reserves rise abroad and U S deficits spark speculation about the mark’s value. Fortune surveys show 88 percent of top executives expect gradual improvement with no boom, and stock averages end the week lower.
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Bundesbank
West Germany
Britain
France
United States
Atlantic
Europe
Washington
Fortune Magazine
Sterling Faucet airs policy on employment
Sterling Faucet Co last week publicized its Equal Employment Opportunity policy. A Rockwell Manufacturing official said Sterling repeats the policy during government valve production. The three fold statement commits to publicizing openings to minority groups, encouraging training, and basing promotions on valid requirements, without regard to race color religion sex or national origin except where sex is a bonafide qualification.
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J. Richard Downes
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Clark Daugherty
Rockwell Manufacturing Co
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