AT&T loses bid over Ameritech access charges in Ohio
Ohio PUCO ruling dismisses AT&T complaint over local access fees charged by Ameritech. 3-1 vote, with chairman noting timing vs. lowering rates. AT&T warns customers face about 64 million in higher costs. Ameritech spokesman cites market forces and FCC policy. future rate cuts anticipated but not immediate.
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Food Lion to Close 61 Southwest Stores
Food Lion will close 61 Southwest stores employing about 3100 people along with a Roanoke Texas distribution center. The Salisbury based chain cites bad publicity and union activity as factors and expects roughly 100 million from selling properties and equipment.
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Coopers & Lybrand to merge with Price Waterhouse
The firms announce a planned merger to create the world's largest accounting firm, combining 135000 employees and over 13 billion in annual fees. Pending agreement and approvals, the deal aims for early next year with leadership by Nicholas Moore and James Schiro.
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Philip Morris top U.S. exec retires as industry faces liability doubt
Philip Morris USA president James J. Morgan, 55, will retire November 1 after 28 years with the company. Michael Szymanczyk will succeed him as head of the domestic tobacco unit. The move comes as a proposed nationwide tobacco settlement faces uncertainty amid Clinton’s comments and ongoing lawsuits.
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Early stock prices show breadth across NYSE list
Opening prices reflect a wide range of names from Kmart to IBM with varied gains and losses. Notable movers include AMEX and US Steel alternatives, while tech and consumer firms such as Lucent Exxon and Coca Cola show mixed performance.
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