Wendy's ADA settlement widens access at counters
Attorney General Janet Reno said a sweeping out-of-court settlement with Wendy's will widen or remove zigzag lines at many counters to better accommodate disabled patrons. The agreement follows similar moves at theaters, restaurants, and stadiums as part of enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act and aims to model inclusive practices for banks and other service venues.
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Janet Reno
Wendy’s
Clinton
Reno
Regulators warn on rising home equity loans risks
Federal thrift regulators told thousands of savings and loan institutions about the dangers of popular home equity loans that allow borrowing beyond home value. The Office of Thrift Supervision warned in a seven page bulletin to about 1200 S and Ls nationwide. The alert notes potential government action for poor risk controls and cites television ads using well known athletes to promote the loans.
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Office of Thrift Supervision
S&ls
Associated
Oneida to buy back 500000 shares of stock
Oneida Ltd reports the board authorized repurchasing up to 500000 additional common shares. The board also declared quarterly dividends of 10 cents per share on common stock and 472 cents per share on preferred stock, payable Sept 30 to stockholders of record Sept 10.
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Oneida
Oneida Ltd
Oneida to market Italian crystal products
Oneida Ltd announced an exclusive agreement to market and distribute 24 percent crystal tableware and giftware made by Castallenia Artistica La Prana CALP of Thaly. The deal, set to take effect in early 1999, covers CALP’s Italian crystal lines.
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Oneida Ltd
Castallenia Artistica la Prana
CALP
Thaly
M&T plans seminar for new homebuyers
MET Bank hosts a free seminar for first time homebuyers at its Great Northern branch on Route 31 in Clay. The event starts at 7 pm and aims to help savers with little cash. For information and reservations call 24-4475 or 800 461 7109. Attendee Lila Abbott Pfohl.
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Ull Bank
Great Northern
Route
Clay
Lila Abbott Pfohl
Anheuser-Busch Eyes Small Beer Price Increase
Anheuser-Busch Inc may raise prices on some beers by just under 2 percent, marking the first beer price hike in two years. Spokesman Bill Etling confirmed the consideration but did not specify which beers would be affected.
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Anheuser-Busch Inc
Anheuser-Busch
Bill Etling
Newsline Updates Stock Quote Service Details
Newsline updates provide business news and stock data. To access, call 472 2111 and select category code Stock Quote Portfolio 9990 for current quotes and market summaries.
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Wall Street
Niagara Mohawk ends fixed gas price gamble for winter
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp drops its fixed price option for natural gas after a confusing rollout last year. Under PSC orders, nine New York utilities ran experimental programs to stabilize winter bills, but higher prices for some customers and weather variability led to regret. Budget plans remain the most predictable path.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Kerry Burns San
State Public Service Commission
Niagara Mohawk
New York
al- Tarim Aimtmane
Apri
FSC
NitMo
Norrent
Strand-Mine
Oluwie Guser
Rvee
Amordc
Nanhne Maennenn
Amblilan Gdo Aasvauul
Assembly
Michael
Uuure
Market Holds Steady Amid 357 Point Slump In New York
Investors stay calm in Central New York as the market drops 357 points on Thursday. Brokers note little selling despite volatility, with commentary focusing on currency moves and the Russia situation. Analysts urge patience and selective buying as some stock values appear attractive.
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New York
Pame Webber
Daniel M. Posniak
Syracuse
A.G. Edward
DeWitt
Bull Branson
Russia
Yeltsin
Posmak
Branson
Stephen Bittner
Bittner
Central New York
The
American Association of Individual Investors
Japanese stocks slide to 12 year low amid global turmoil
The Nikkei 225 fell 498.16 points or 3.46 percent to 13,913.63, its worst close since March 6, 1986, as fears of global financial crisis and weak domestic growth caused broad selling. The dollar dipped versus the yen while equities worldwide tumbled on reports of Russia's crisis and possible leadership changes. The day saw heavy institutions and individual investors alike exiting shares amid renewed selling pressure.
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Tokyo
Nikkei
Masaru Takagi
Mei University
U.S
Russia
Asia
United States
Boris Yeltsin
Kremlin
New York
Company Matters highlights executive moves in Syracuse area firms
Robert E. Berkey named vice president of operations at Pyramid Brokerage Co Inc in Syracuse, with overall leadership duties. Peter L Meyere joins Janney Montgomery Scott in Syracuse as investment executive, while Jaime DeMario becomes assistant able for public relations at Mark Russell & Associates. W Ann Michel named account executive at Presentation Concepts Corp in Syracuse. The Foremen's Association of the State Opens announced its elected officers led by Thomas E Elaworth as president and James H Willam and Joseph A Finnegan as first and second vice presidents.
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Pyramid Brokerage Co. Inc
Syracuse
Berkey
Agway Inc
Peter L. Meyere
Janney Montgomery Scott N
Janney Montgomery Scott
Ble
Robert M. Swidier
New York State Bar Association
Health Jain Sau Swine Tho Pale Hi Oisecock & Barclay
Wann Michel
Presentation Concepts Corp
Barnes & Noble
Rochester
Kama Communications Inc
Gi the Foremen’s Association of the State
Opew Tote
Thomas E. Elaworth
James H. Willam
Norwich
Chenango County
Joseph A. Finnegan
Northwest pilots strike looms as talks stretch near deadline
Detroit report outlines a labor dispute between Northwest Airlines Corp and the Air Line Pilots Association. With a 12:01 a.m. Saturday deadline looming, negotiations continue amid disputes over pay, schedules, job shifts, and lower pay for new hires. Northwest suspends some services, cancels flights, and rebooks passengers as 6,000 pilots prepare to strike.
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Detroit
Northwest Airlines Corp
Northwest
Air Line Pilots Association
Ailine
Fnday
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