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The United States is asking South Korea to ban high-technology exports to Communist countries by nex

U.S. companies are losing out on Nigeria's hearty appetite for Western products, an official from th

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers President Larry McFather Friday accused the United Transportatio

An 18,000-ton gasoline tanker, Athenian Venture, split in two and exploded into a raging fire early

Railroads are making it easier for customers to talk to their computer systems. A new genera

Venezuela's debt-equity swap program is off to a promising start with the government's approval of t

Trucking is at the center of intermodalism, and in Australia the big Mack has long been an integral

Four French executives have been charged with exporting sensitive technology to the Soviet Union.

Quantum Chemical Corp. announced a $600 million capacity expansion program for ethylene, polyethylen

Witco Division Increases PricesThe Argus division of Witco Corp. is increasing the price of

Lumber production and orders fell, but shipments increased in 12 Western states in the week ended Ap

With sales of U.S. cigarettes falling, one cigarette maker is mounting an aggressive campaign to sto

Wheat Durum wheat. Quantity: 500/1,000 metric tons every six months. Packaging:bulk.

Phillips Petroleum Co. said it has agreed to sell its outstanding stock in Bartlesville-based Applie

Some Japanese complained of racism and European leaders warned of economic retaliation as Congress h

AMERICAN MARINE ADVISORS INC. (Greenwich, Conn.) - Christopher Turton was named leader of the AMA's

Tenneco Inc. is selling 80 of its retail gasoline and convenience stores in Texas and the Southeast.

Net Soars for Parent Of American AirlinesDFW AIRPORT, Texas - AMR Corp., parent company of A

A burgeoning air cargo sector in Asia has led the United States' Burlington Air Express to establish

Risk managers can help their companies successfully defend product liability lawsuits by incorporati

Trade Agency Probes Dumping of RodsThe U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a fina

Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, is threatening to filibuster against the giant omnibus trade bill be

Vice Adm. Walter T. Piotti Jr. thinks it should always be done by the book. As head of the M

In its biggest privatization move yet, the Mexican government sold Cananea, a $900 million copper co

The European Community Commission is considering setting up a pan-European shipping registry to halt

Riken to Represent RTP in Japanese MartWINONA, Minn. - RTP Co. has signed an agreement with

A state judge Friday ordered Irving Bank Corp. to hold a shareholders' meeting May 6 to determine wh

Book-Press Folder Speeds ProductionA British company has developed a book-press folder that

The state Supreme Court last week dealt a stunning multimillion-dollar setback to businesses and ins

Kemper Corp. Unveils Stock Purchase PlanLONG GROVE, Ill. - Kemper Corp. announced last week

TEMPLETON, GALBRAITH & HANSBERGER LTD. (St. Petersburg, Fla.) - Frank E. Helson was named president

Officials have bolstered China's trouble-plagued textile quota management and further improvements a

AIR CARGO Burlington Air Express sets up shop in Asia as business booms, increasingly fueled

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Dow Chemical Co. and Sumitomo Chemical Co. announced the formation of a joint venture in Japan to ma

European oil prices firmed by the close of trading Friday, settling only 40 to 45 cents a barrel bel

Australia Might Ban Coal Exports to JapanSURFERS PARADISE, Australia - The Australian govern

The unexpected modest growth in China's coal exports has been welcomed by Australian producers.<

Pacific Bell Orders Systems From UnisysBLUE BELL, Pa. - Pacific Bell has signed a contract w

ABOARD THE USS O'BANNON - Gunner's Mate James Murphy crushed his left pinky in rough seas 28 miles o