Signs of Recovery Spur March Economic Boost in U.S.
Washington reports March housing construction up 6.4 percent to 1.37 million units annual rate, fastest two-year pace. Greenspan sees economy moving forward, with GDP around 2 percent annualized in Q1. Analysts note January-February warmth inflated starts, but four straight monthly gains signal housing activity responding to low mortgage rates and policy shifts.
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David Berson
Federal National Mortgage Association
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Duke Diary Case Clears Duke Center Laettner
Duke center Christian Laettner did not violate NCAA rules by keeping a diary for an article in GQ. NCAA spokesman Jim Marchiong and Duke compliance chief Chris Kennedy confirmed no written or oral agreement existed with GQ. The NCAA noted it had been informed prior to the season and will review the discussed information with ACC official David Thompson and NCAA staff.
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NCAA
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Charlotte Observer
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Rick Evrard
David Thompson
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Evrard
News & Observer
Winston-Salem Journal
Bulletin Board and Classifieds Index Offered in Paper
The index lists Abby features across sections including 2C Bulletin Board 2C Business and 2B Classified with notices and listings. Readers can navigate to 1-12E for comics 4-5C for comics and 5C for crossword while Hometown appears on 1B.
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Shoppers Rush For Easter Outfits In Gastonia
Shoppers rush to find Easter outfits as Pat ONeill renews a childhood rite by purchasing an $80 dress at Dillard's. Stores report spring apparel strong with women and kids selling well, while overall first quarter sales rise 7.3 percent. Gas tonia retailers note Easter remains a spring staple though not as big as Christmas.
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Leo Hohmann
Gazette
Gastonia
Pat O’neill
Dillard’s
Ms. O’neill
North Carolina Retail Merchants Association
Mazda hydrogen powered HR-X debuts at New York Auto Show
Mazda unveiled the hydrogen fueled HR-X at the New York International Auto Show, a four seat turbine engine car with a glass bubble cabin. It can exceed 90 mph and travel about 120 miles on a tank of hydrogen, with water vapor as its main emission. Mazda notes it is a development stage concept unlikely for showrooms this decade.
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Takanori Minami
Hiroshima
Japan
Gazette price up Sunday and unchanged weekday rate
Readers will see a Sunday price increase to 1 for Gazette purchases from vending boxes or store dealers. Weekday price remains 25 cents. Home delivery stays $7 per month, saving $3.85 monthly or $46.20 yearly versus single copies. Call 864 3291 to start delivery. Publisher Mike McMillan thanks readers.
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