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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2002
Page
2
The June unemployment rate edged up to 5.9 percent as firms remained cautious about hiring amid slow growth and accounting scandals. Payroll gains were weak at 36,000, while average work hours rose 0.3 percent to 34.3 hours, signaling limited improvement in the labor market.
Qwest Communications International denied reports it is the subject of a criminal probe by the U S Justice Department. The Wall Street Journal cited unnamed sources about a possible FBI and U S attorney inquiry alongside an ongoing SEC accounting probe.
Premier Zhu Rongji blasted wealthy tycoons for dodging taxes, saying the super rich pay the least and China must curb tax evasion to fund government services. Analysts see this as a major step toward a more systematic revenue collection as deficits rise and corruption strains budgets.
The 198 page spoof titled Harry Potter and Leopard Walk Up To Dragon circulates in China with JK Rowling’s name on the cover. Publishers condemn the unauthorized work that imitates the famous characters including the Dursleys Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy while Rowling works on the genuine fifth installment. The publisher notes unknown authorship and possible penalties.
In a week of stark contrasts two mega mergers illustrate a stalled market. Northrop Grumman will acquire TRW for 7.8 billion in stock while Vivendi Universal faces collapse under debt as Jean-Marie Messier resigns.
Large corporate clients face penalties to exit WorldCom contracts as many firms seek backup providers. Analysts note 20 percent can walk away if finances worsen, while 60 percent penalties loom for others. Consumers may see slower Web access as WorldCom handles over 40 percent of traffic. some customers already shift traffic amid layoffs of 17,000 workers and plans to emerge debt free or sell networks.
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