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The Minneapolis City Council Friday unanimously passed an ordinance banning plastic containers that

C-I-L Inc., a subsidiary of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, announced the signing of a buy-out agr

TENNECO INCREASES SODA ASH CAPACITYLAKEWOOD, Colo. - Tenneco Inc.'s Tenneco Minerals Co. rec

PHOSPHATE LUBRICANTS FMC Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., announced increases in the price of Durad

An apple a day really might keep the doctor away - especially if the doctor knew what went on it.

Trying to put the best face on a bad situation, Sen. Frank Murkowski, R- Alaska, said the Exxon Vald

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The Hong Kong-based World-Wide Shipping Group has become the leading carrie

Japan has bitterly criticized moves by the United States to delay and restructure last fall's agreem

Alaska Gov. Steve Cowper said Friday he has tentatively approved the Soviet Union's offer to send oi

The weekly freight index of Maritime Research Inc. (January-December 1972 equals 100 percent) is as

The freight futures market drifted sideways last week, with traders searching for any news that woul

A polar supply ship that sank off the Antarctic coast in January could crack open before salvage cre

At a press conference in Raleigh, N.C., staged by the Golden Rule Insurance Co. a week and a half ag

IND. COMMUTER DISTRICT SEEKS RAILCAR FUNDSGARY, Indiana - The Northern Indiana Commuter Tran

Canadian motor carriers are facing turmoil as rate-slashing remains savage for most sectors of the t

John E. Maddie, an accountant by profession, has been with Security Title & Guaranty Co. for more th

This year's gubernatorial candidates have been given plenty of campaign ammunition by the huge debt

COURT SETS ASIDE BHOPAL SETTLEMENTNEW DELHI, India - The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX RISES 1.6 PERCENT IN JAPANThe Tokyo consumer price index averaged 103.4

Limited growth in production and in new domestic and export orders led to significantly slower overa

Japan's current account surplus climbed by 17 percent in February compared with the same month of 19

Eastman Kodak Co. plans to introduce "significant new films and unique cameras" next month, a compan

Ocean Carriers Inc. wants to assign its subsidy rights and bare-boat charters on four OMI Bulk Trans

The crew on the Exxon Valdez has elected to stay on board the tanker off Alaska as they discharge oi

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The crude oil supply shortfall on the West Coast could widen to 15 million barrels from about 10 mil

A five-day negotiating session between the nation's largest dockworkers' union and waterfront employ

Advocates of a U.S. export-promotion drive gained more ammunition last week with the publication of

April 15 may not be every American's favorite day, but for many of them who live in isolated regions

Quotations are offered rates of New York city banks relating to currency transfers of $1 million or

ALPHAMETRICS CORP. (Bala Cynwyd, Pa.) - Robert J. Stewart was named vice president, marketing.

BRAZIL TO RESUME DEBT SWAP AUCTIONSSAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazil's debt-for-equity swap auction

The Journal of Commerce Industrial Price Index rose to a new high of 105.4 on Friday, up 0.1 from Th

Fri., Mar. 31, 1989 (Percentages Per Year)INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada U.

Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady's debt relief plan for Third World countries drew support Friday f

CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO. (Raleigh, N.C.) - Lynn W. Eury was elected executive vice president and R

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United Airlines flight attendants will begin informational picketing to highlight their frustration

MOTOROLA'S NEW CHIP PACKS A BIG WALLOPSCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Motorola Inc. has unveiled its 6804

Consolidated Freightways Inc. moved to complete its purchase of Emery Air Freight Corp. for $230 mil