Texas Air to buy People Express in $125 million stock deal
Texas Air Corp agrees to acquire financially struggling People Express Inc for 125 million in stock and buy Frontier Airlines assets for 176 million in cash and securities. The deal targets prior Eastern Airlines routes and may face antitrust scrutiny from regulators and rival carriers.
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Dow slides in early trading after last week collapse
The Dow Jones average falls 17.85 to 1,749.72 in the first hour as bond rates rise, with losers outpacing gainers on the NYSE. Volume reaches 34.81 million shares as investors digest a renewed market downturn and new government trade deficit data.
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Egg prices in Ohio cities rise across sizes
Prices to retailers in Columbus and other Ohio cities show cartons delivered with Extra large at .71 to .74, Large .70 to .73, Medium .62 to .65, Small .43 to .46. Light-type hens producer-loading at 14 to 15 percent, mostly 15.
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Car sales boom under low financing drives September rush
Automakers report 36.9 percent higher sales per day from Sept 1–10, led by GM with 232,252 cars. Ford and Chrysler also show gains as financing at 2.9 percent attracts buyers, though analysts warn the boost may fade when deals end. Overall early Sept rate hits 17 million annualized, with 368,674 cars sold in the period.
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Ameritech lures back striking workers in Ohio
Ameritech Publishing Inc claims success in ending a strike by rehiring strikers and adding replacements. More than 200 of 384 workers who began a Aug. 13 strike in Cleveland Akron and Columbus returned to work. Michigan and Indiana workers are cited in contract talks and tentative agreement steps.
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Creston Sale Totals 892 Livestock From 320 Consignors
Creston auction on Monday sold 892 head from 320 consignors. Cattle included choice steers 59 to 68, heifers 54 to 59, good cows 39 to 44, commercial and cutter types 32 to 39, plus Holsteins 42 to 56. Other sections covered calves, sheep, hogs, and feeders with multiple price breaks and farm-return notes.
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Lorain County Farm Bureau Lists Grain Prices
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association reports yesterday’s market close with Wheat at 193 per bushel, Shelled Corn 141, Oats 70, and Soybeans 449 per bushel.
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Interest rates dip on 3 month T bills
The Treasury sold 3 month bills totaling 0.82 billion at an average discount rate of 5.16 percent, down from 5.24 percent last week. Six month bills totaling 7.83 billion sold at 5.34 percent, down from 5.35 percent, marking the lowest rates in weeks.
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Volvo Recalls 89,587 U.S. Cars Over Throttle Cable Issue
Volvo recalls 89,587 DL and GL 240 series cars from 1985 and 1986 due to defective throttle cables that could stick or slip after low speed collisions. A sleeve could be pulled from its fitting, raising engine speed and making the vehicle hard to control post impact. 10 injury reports, none serious, are noted.
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