News in brief
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co directors agreed on Jan 15, 1996, to cut their close ties to the firm's senior management in the wake of a price-fixing investigation. Other firms discussed include Isetan Co, Goldman Sachs, General Motors and May Department Stores.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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News in brief
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News about various corporate mergers is presented, including Texas Utilities Co's purchase of Enserch Corp, Toronto-Dominion Bank's acquisition of Waterhouse Investor Services Inc, and Airtouch Communications acquisition of Cellular Communications.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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News in brief
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Several Northeastern states were hit by floods from Jan 19-21, 1996, causing 35 weather-related deaths. Other news items discussed include a Chicago, IL, fire, a plane crash near Malad City, ID, and celebrations of Martin Luther King Day.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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