Gaston County faces $6 million Westinghouse suit over incinerator contract
Westinghouse Electric Corp plans to sue in two weeks unless Gaston County contacts it about a settlement by May 22. The dispute centers on a 1988 contract to build a $44 million incinerator, with costs rising to about $72 million for a combined incinerator and recycling center. Local officials warned the board and citizens by noting the county’s handling and negotiations since 1991.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
Charles Johnson
David Ward
Westinghouse
Ward
Mother's Day sales rely on traditional gifts and last minute shoppers
Flower shops and gift stores brace for a Mother's Day rush as traditional gifts like flowers jewelry and small appliances sell well. Shoppers favor practical items and experiences such as dinners and bath toiletries, with average spend around 25 to 30 dollars. Several shop owners note Easter and Mother's Day spacing affects trends while gift certificates and house plants see steady demand.
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Gastonia
Brendles
Ms. Wright
Max Collis
Raper’s
Belmont
Artifi
Carolina Florist
South York Street
Hank Banks
Tally Ho Clothiers
Union Road
Susan Joyner
Jayne Burkhame
Cato’s
Franklin Square
New jobs bolster economy and NC shows gains
The U S unemployment rate fell to 7.2 percent in April as employers added 126 000 jobs. North Carolina’s jobless rate dropped to 5.4 percent, the lowest among 11 large industrial states, with Gaston County at 6.3 percent in March. Analysts warn improvements may be slow, while officials cite positive signs in retail, housing, and factory orders.
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Washington
North Carolina
State Employment Security Commission
Ann Q. Duncan
Gaston County
Allen Sinai
Boston Co
Bush
Lynn Martin
Paul Sarbanes
D-Md
Local Briefs and Weather Inside Bulletin Board
The page lists sections from Inside Abby and related boards with routing for classifieds and puzzles. Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy skies with a high near 65 and a low around 48. Local contact numbers and page references are provided for further details.
Facts of Life Turn Playtime With New Doll
New York AP report describes a 11 1 2 inch doll named Judith that reveals a baby when belly is opened priced at 19.95 and selling briskly at FAO Schwarz causing shopper lines. Critics call the toy irresponsible noting childbearing is serious while the doll already travels from Europe to the United States via Judith Corp. involving partners and baby accessories.
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New York
Judith
FAO Schwarz
Denise Kenner
Lancaster
Diane Welsh
New York City
National Organization For Women
Europe
Judith Corp
Lake Forest
Ill
Charles
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Gaston
Joe Carpenter
Carpenter
Porter McAteer
Jennifer Macomson
Leo Hohmann
Sheila Hoyle
Jac-Lyn
Hallmark
Eastridge Mall
Deborah Wright
Garrison Boulevard
Abby
Dallas
Lincolnton
Charlotte
Fox
Faith
Metro Mo
Sports
Television
Betsy Crouch
Florence, S.C
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