1997 Auto Sales Forecast Stays Near 1996 Pace
Domestic and worldwide auto sales are expected to match 1996 levels in December 1997 with a pace of about 1327 million units domestically and 154 million worldwide. Light trucks lead growth, while GM and Chrysler face market share pressures. new models like Durango and Intrepid boost Chrysler prospects into 1998.
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Boeing clears plan for extended range 747-400IGW jet
Boeing's board approves a heavier 747-400IGW version to fly farther than current models. Qantas seeks three aircraft to enhance long routes, with potential late 2000 delivery if other buyers join. The design adds fuel capacity and structural strengthening without increasing seating beyond about 420, potentially enabling 50 to 60 more seats later.
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Kadron Sale Sows Boars Feeder Pigs Calves Report
Kadron Livestock consignments last Thursday list 203 hogs with 190 to 210 pounds at 38 per hundred weight range. 210 to 230 pounds bring 36 to 40. 230 to 260 pounds 36 to 38. butcher sows 27 to 34. boars by weight 75 to 424 pounds 66 to 63. feeder pigs up to 46 pounds 21 to 33. 41 to 50 pounds 25 to 38. 51 to 60 pounds 32 to 41. 61 pounds and up 36. calves 115 per head for back to farm bull calves 50 to 115, heifer calves 45 to 120. calves Good to Medium 40 to 50, light and thin 39 and down.
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Livestock Auction Summary Daily Market Listings
Three sheep market lambs 90 to 125 pounds traded at 79 dollars each. Feeder lambs under 85 pounds brought up to 99 dollars, with cull ewes and bucks at 43 dollars. Goats totaling 22 head ranged 10 to 95 dollars. Dairy cattle included cows 1050 dollars and down, heifers 1060 dollars and down, open heifers 130 to 44 dollars. Totals show 1258 head from 217 consignors with seventy three loads of hay and straw. first cutting hay ranged 105 to 160 dollars.
Paragon loses patent fight to Procter & Gamble
Paragon Trade Brand Inc stock fell after a U S District Court ruled Procter and Gamble patents for Pampers and Luvs disposable diapers were valid and infringed. Paragon must pay damages and royalties totaling 8 percent lost profits plus 2 percent royalty, with liability dated 1991. Paragon plans appeal and can continue six months of product sales during appeals.
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Web sites reveal cheap airfares and tips for savings
A guide to online travel services shows how to hunt low fares across sites like Travelocity Expedia Preview Travel The Internet Travel Network and TheTrip com It describes fare research before dates and restrictions and shares bargains such as Boston to Raleigh at 99 and San Francisco to Raleigh at 360 with tips on travel days and times to save money.
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