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United States Naval Institute. Seminar on the decline of the U.S. merchant marine. June 25 at the B

The launching of the passenger ferry Uncatena from Boston Graving Dock Corp.' s shipyard in East Bo

Systems & Computer Technology Corp. said it signed an agreement with Cigna Corp. to settle a dispute

Legislation passed by the New York State Senate regarding hazardous waste liability may encourage i

Government scientists have taken their first exact look at America in years, and things aren't where

A mortgage banking and real estate firm is expanding into the property and casualtyinsurance agency

The Senate Banking Committee Thursday applauded proposals by E. Gerald Corrigan, president of the Fe

Companies confronted with environmental liability exposures now are eligible to participate in a ris

NEW YORK MARINERS out for their monthly luncheon meetings at Harry's at Hanover Square in lower Man

Where is King Solomon when we need him? There are law professors and consumer groups and bus

E.S. Overman Retiring As Chief of InstitutesMALVERN, Pa. - Edwin S. Overman is retiring toda

Gasoline in the eastern Massachusetts may reach $1 a gallon this summer, but otherwise, oil market c

Technology is the true driving force behind the global marketplace, asserts a national finance manag

American Ventures Inc. of Greenwich, Conn., says it has signed letters of intent with Shannopin Mini

Foreign policies that restrict U.S. agricultural exports scream out for retaliation, according to Fl

Suppliers of the following items seek U.S. importers/distributors. Interested parties are asked to c

International Mobile Machines Corp. announced that Alberta Government Telephones - a crown corporati

The Boeing Co. and McDonnell Douglas announced big sales at the Paris Air Show. Boeing said

3rd World Debt Curbs US Agricultural SalesWASHINGTON - Exports of U.S. agricultural products

On Latin America's Private Sector While there is a significant private sector in virtually a

U.S. Senator Jake Garn of Utah is proposing a ban on all imports from the Japanese company Toshiba C

Ultrasonic Device Spots Electrical Faults EarlyAn ultrasonic device for the early detection

Jamaica is divesting its cement plant as part of a program to reduce government involvement in the e

Commerce Alters Anti-Dumping FindingsThe Commerce Department partly revoked anti-dumping fin

A British company will design and make an electron storage ring for use in IBM's research on the pot

The General Electric Co. of the United States has concluded a multimilliondollar deal with t

GENERAL NEWS Congressional Democrats increased their efforts to nail down a House- Senate ac

JWT Group Rejects UK Firm's Buy-out BidNEW YORK - JWT Group Inc. said Wednesday its board ha

A floating palace, gleaming white in the shimmering waters off Santa Cruz, the Anastasis could be a

The Williams Cos. Inc. executed an agreement in principle with Kansas City Southern Industries Inc.

Derailment Delays LIRR PassengersA derailment at the end of a Penn Station platform forced t

The National Maritime Union has agreed to a three-year contract with dry cargo ship operators. This

The Anders Jahre Shipping Co. of Sandefjord, Norway, plans to place all of its eight tank ships in t

After drifting lower in quiet, early morning trading, the dollar firmed Wednesday in response to con

The Greek government has come under heavy fire over its decision to go ahead with construction of sh

Fiery charges from the chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission and a key Senate transportatio

The Union of Greek Shipowners has pledged "wholehearted cooperation" with U.S. authorities in effort

Stocks held to a narrow trading range Wednesday as the market digested its recent gains after climbi

Foreign securities companies are likely to be excluded from underwriting the second round of sales o

Propeller Club Elects Officers in BaltimoreBALTIMORE - Philippe Masiee, vice president and g