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Articles from Business Wire (December 20, 1995)

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50-Year-Old GRC Commits To Future; Industry's Leading Quality Imaging Supplies Manufacturer Announces Employee Ownership Program. 849
Abacan receives receipt for final prospectus. 186
Abacan signs letter of intent respecting installation of pipeline facilities. 88
ACHES Insurance Services Inc. signs agreement with U.S. Healthcare Inc. 103
ACM Government Income Fund, Inc. dividend declaration. 222
ACM Government Securities Fund, Inc. dividend declaration. 221
Ag-Bag International announces developments in its composting division. 280
Alaska Airlines offers 2-for-1 fares in 34 intra-Alaska markets. 399
All-Comm Media Corp. announces acquisition letter of intent. 371
Alliance All-Market Advantage Fund, Inc. Distribution Declaration. 121
Alliance Global Environment Fund, Inc. Dividend Declaration. 85
Alliance World Dollar Government Fund, Inc. dividend declaration. 84
ALPNET "goes live" with Europe Online. 414
American Government Term Trust (NYSE:AGT) Declares Final Liquidation Value. 193
AMERICAN HEALTHCORP EARNS $.10 PER SHARE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 1996. 799
Anheuser-Busch declares quarterly common stock dividend. 196
ARC Announces Declaration of Quarterly Cash Dividend. 82
AT&T board elects two new directors. 394
AT&T Wireless Services to offer cellular access to hearing aid users. 322
AT&T, Alcatel join forces to link Africa to information superhighway. 503
Atlas Air and Scandinavian Airlines System announce business arrangement. 394
Augat announces intent to acquire Lindsay Specialty Products; Leading radio frequency distribution products manufacturer will strengthen Augat's communications business. 338
Augat announces restructuring to consolidate facilities and improve profitability. 545
Augat announces restructuring to consolidate facilities and improve profitability. 545
Autodesk adopts shareholder rights plan. 461
Autodesk Announces Quarterly Dividend. 255
Autodesk to Repurchase Shares; Additional 4 Million Shares to be Made Available. 288
Avid Technology announces estimated fourth quarter results. 338
BANC ONE CORP. announces Logan's retirement; Welborn becomes chairman; Blackford promoted. 563
Bangor Hydro declares quarterly dividends. 172
Berkley Petroleum Corp. -- Update On Oil Well Activity. 81
BFTI receives Argentinean Health Ministry approval for its rapid immunochromotographic assays for the detection of the HIV 1/2 and Hepatitis "B" viruses. 161
BHP-Magma Copper Merger Clears U.S. Antitrust Hurdle. 116
BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA INTRODUCES NEW INNOVATIVE INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP HEALTH PLANS; Unique plans provide more affordable and predictable health coverage. 537
Books That Work names Sam Klepper vice president of marketing. 189
Botswana Diamondfields - Stock Options. 88
Brazilian Resources - Diamond Drilling expands resource on the Sabara Gold Property, Brazil. 543
Brightpoint, Inc. to acquire Technology Resources International Ltd. 348
Brisas Resource increased by 500,000 ounces of gold. 293
Broderbund Software Reports Solid Increase In Sales and Earnings for First Quarter. 756
Brooklyn Union raises dividend 20th consecutive year; Dividend rise follows third straight year of record earnings. 612
C-Cube Names Sanjeev Renjen Vice President of Engineering for Decoding Products. 314
Cal Water Board elects Peter C. Nelson as New President. 552
Cali Realty Corporation declares fourth quarter cash dividend. 122
California celebrates the holiday season with "first pick" of 1996 avocado crop; California's avocado growers "deck the halls" with avocados at "first pick" events in San Diego and Ventura Counties. 425
California Microwave Lowers Earnings Expectations for Current Quarter. 265
Canadian Leader Finalizes Agreements in North Africa. 293
Capital Bancorp declares quarterly dividend. 155
Castle Mountain mining dispute resolved. 399
CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC. ANNOUNCES MAJOR STORE COMMITMENTS FOR NEW REGIONAL MALL IN MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI. 262
Celadon Group announces agreement to sell substantially all of U.S. freight forwarding business. 442
CellPro's CEPRATE SC System to be reviewed by FDA panel. 374
China Treasure experiences continued operational and financial growth while supporting dramatic market reforms in the Peoples' Republic of China. 463
CIMCO reaches definitive agreement to be acquired by M.A. Hanna. 649
Cityscape Financial prices public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. 295
Cleveland-Cliffs announces debt refinancing. 178
CliniComp Intl. selected to provide clinical information systems at U.S. military hospitals; Phase One includes an I & I Lab and initial installations at naval hospital, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and USAF Medical Center, Wright-Patterson, Dayton, Ohio. 610
Coeur d'Alene Mines announces the acquisition of a 19.9% option interest in Gasgoyne Gold Mines NL and takeover offer. 1245
COLONIAL DATA AND US ORDER INTRODUCE FIRST POPULARLY-PRICED ADSI SMART PHONE WITH ADVANCED FUNCTIONS; Telesmart 4000 is a "Breakthrough" Product that will Create Home and Business Mass Market First Demonstration of Telesmart 4000 is at CES Winter Show in Las Vegas (Booth 17772). 1050
Colorocs Info Tech equity investment in Internet company; establishes Internet division with equity investment in ViewCall Europe PLC. 225
Commodore Cruise Line restricts alcohol sales to passengers over 21 years of age. 199
CompuMed Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and 1995 Fiscal Year. 564
ComStream Corp. and Ark Telecommunications Inc. announce settlement of lawsuit. 99
Concert Industries-European Expansion Acquisition of Airlaid Produktion Nurnberg. 428
Connective Therapeutics names senior director, pharmaceutical operations. 319
Consolidated Magna - Latest Drilling Encounters Significant Widths with High Grade Nickel Spikes. 709
Consolidated Ramrod to receive US$12 million for drilling/exploration in Ramrod's Damoti Lake Gold Field. 166
Continental Cable wins approval to offer phone service; Southern California test planned for third-quarter 1996. 360
Corps issues permit for DAG Trusts Partnership (Hyundai). 590
CPUC Proposes New Electric Industry Market Structure In California To Provide Competition and Consumer Choice. 1175
Crescent Real Estate Equities, Inc. Announces $96 Million of Real Estate Investments and $63.5 Million Long-term Financing. 624
Crown Books announces new appointments. 160
Customer Insight Co. releases enhanced version of its powerful AnalytiX database marketing software. 714
Cypros Pharmaceutical establishes investment banking relationship with Fahnestock & Co. Inc. 240
Cytel announces achievement of milestone event in Schwarz Pharma AG collaboration. 234
DEAN FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS. 923
Deloitte & Touche LLP Holiday Mood Survey Update; Weekend before Xmas: Consumer spending reaches $548 with 74% of holiday budget spent; Total spending to reach $735; Apparel, hottest item on gift lists. 416
DeltaPoint Inc. makes initial public offering of 1,100,000 shares of common stock. 159
Diamond Drilling Expands Resource on the Sabara Gold Property, Brazil Diamond Drilling Expands Resource on the Sabara Gold Property, Brazil. 539
Discover holiday happenings with trip-planning software. 620
Dow Jones announces News/Retrieval for Macintosh; Now Macintosh owners can easily tap the world's most useful business library, containing more than 47 million documents from an unmatched selection of top news sources. 482
DuPont Corian announces start up of new line -- increased capacity is nearly double. 436
Eagle Energy Corporation -- company update. 1896
ECHLIN DECLARES 147th DIVIDEND. 126
EIP Microwave Inc. announces 1995 fiscal year results. 206
Electronics Communications enters PCS auction. 154
ERC Tigress, Shell International to develop petroleum production management software. 726
Espresso Approved for Sale in Singapore. 348
Evans Systems announces annual results, corporate re-engineering. 959
Excalibur announces EFS WebFile; information retrieval company delivers World Wide Web access to leading document image management system. 438
Exploration Brex Inc. - highlights - significant IP anomalies on Carlin Property. 391
Farquhar Resigns as Wonderware Chief Financial Officer. 273
FEATURE/PLA Media targets NASCAR as nation's number one area for marketing opportunities. 747
Federal Express Corporation makes announcement. 251
Financial Federal declares 50 percent stock dividend. 336
Financial Security Holdings completes merger of Capital Guaranty. 455
Financing of $400,000 for Orient. 257
Focus Enhancements expands channel presence with new resellers, including Fry's. 397
Freewest Resources Canada Inc. - announcement. 317
Fritz Companies, Inc. Announces ISO 9000 Quality Cretification in the U.K. 302
Gap Stores added to Fair Labor Fashion Trendsetter list by Department of Labor. 383
GB Foods makes announcement. 94
GenCorp's executive vice president elected president of CFFA. 299
GL&V awarded contracts worth $8.5 million for the design and manufacture of pulp and paper equipment. 377
Glimcher Properties Limited Partnership announces regional director appointments; new positions part of company's future growth strategy. 381
Global Natural Resources commences oil & gas production from High Island Block A-442. 173
Golden Enterprises, Inc. announces financial results. 298
Golf Enterprises, Inc. announces acquisition of Lely Resort Golf Courses, Naples, Florida. 464
Gossan Resources - geophysical surveys underway at Kiskitto Lake in preparation for January drilling. 180
Graceland Fruit Cooperative and Monitor Sugar Company announce the signing of a definitive agreement. 227
Graphix Zone teams up with Cinergi Pictures, Oliver Stone and Hollywood Records to create Nixon music score on Enhanced CD; Multi-Academy Award winning composer John Williams' musical score will be first to be released on an Enhanced CD. 888
Great Falls Bancorp announces quarterly cash dividend. 90
GRIFFIN, HEALEY, HELLER, SCHUCHINSKI, AND WAHBY ELECTED VICE PRESIDENTS OF CPC INTERNATIONAL. 470
Healthcare Technologies-Orgenics acquisition talks terminated; Cite inability to resolve certain material issues. 134
HEICO Fiscal 1995 And 4th Quarter Earnings And Sales Soar. 788
HEIDEMIJ SUBSIDIARY GRABOWSKY&POORT INTENDS TO ACQUIRE STARKE DIEKSTRA. 448
Hibernia Foods announces six months results. 681
HighwayMaster wins prestigious "Nifty Fifty" product award. 598
Holly Products obtains $27,350,000 standby loan commitment for Country World Casinos. 269
Homestake Extends Offer Period for Acquiring Shares of Homestake Gold of Australia. 216
Homestake Mining Acquires Interest in Orion Resources NL. 276
HP Appoints New General Manager To Head Medical Products Group; Imaging Systems Veteran to Lead MPG. 372
HP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF CONVEX COMPUTER. 522
HSI's Health Net receives one-year NCQA accreditation. 447
Hughes Space and Communications wraps up history-making year. 643
Hunt Manufacturing Co. announces board authorization of cash tender offer by the company for up to 3,230,000 shares at $17.00 net per share. 432
Idaho Power reorganizes major business unit. 295
Illinois First Lady Brenda Edgar receives Honorary Jingle Elf Status. 439
INAMED announces conditional stock listing; New stock symbol IMDCC effective December 20. 219
Indomin Resources - South-East Kalimantan Diamond Project 80 percent Resource Increase - Bulk Test Sites Defined. 542
Informix to Acquire Illustra Information Technologies; Combination to Give Significant Technology Lead In Database Market. 672
Informix, HP and EMC Deliver a Comprehensive Legacy Warehouse Migration Program; Joint Solution Offers Safe, Cost-Effective Alternative to Legacy Warehouses. 1209
Ingenius to use Compton's reference material to enhance What On Earth. 308
Insight Enterprises, Inc. launches outsourcing program with AST Research, Inc. 544
Interaction Resources Ltd. announces earnings. 438
Interim Results Support Continuation of Phase III Clinical Trial for XOMA's E5 Product. 364
INTERMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INKS HISTORIC AGREEMENT WITH BELLSOUTH; Two Telephone Companies to Cooperate in Serving Local Telephone Market. 439
InterNex's New ISDN Single Surfer Account Provides Affordable High-Speed Digital Connectivity to the Internet; Hardware, Software and Service Activation for ISDN Hook-Up to the Internet Now Available Through InterNex at Fry's Electronics Stores in Bay Area. 682
INVG declares special dividend and authorizes tender offer. 259
Iomega Corp. announces shipment of Jaz. 214
ITT Industries Starts Trading on New York Stock Exchange. 393
IVF America awarded government contract at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 432
JCI Technologies to finalize deal with CREA. 192
Johns Hopkins Vice President for Medicine/Dean named Vice President for Health Affairs at Emory. 1617
Johnstown America names vice president of corporate development. 214
Jordex Resources - Bolivia Update. 416
Kaneb Pipe Line Partners completes acquisition. 333
Kaneb's Pipeline Partnership Completes Acquisition of Terminaling Assets. 354
Kay-Bee Toy Stores makes announcement. 233
Kelley Oil & Gas Announces Successful Well in North Louisiana. 206
Klamath First Bancorp Inc. board of directors declares first dividend. 178
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP statement on Orange County litigation. 140
Lam Lam Promotes Karen McLennan to Director of Corporate Communications. 446
Lomak enhances credit facility. 249
Mail Boxes Etc. ranked among top 10 franchises again by ENTREPRENEUR; Named No. 8 overall franchisor among magazines's top 500. 243
Malden Mills daily news update. 408
Markborough Properties Inc. announces nine months earnings. 651
McKesson Corp. Acquires Bioservices Subsidiary of Ogden Corporation. 444
MDT Corporation adopts succession plan. 157
Measurex Announces Acquisition Approval By Data Measurement Corp. Shareholders. 379
Measurex Reports Record Financial Results For the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 1995. 1023
Measurex Reports Record Financial Results For the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 1995; Correcting and replacing BW197. Correction Notice 1025
Medical Discoveries reports successful first phase evaluation of its patented sterilizing device. 466
Memorial Health Services and FHP Inc. sign definitive agreement on sale of FHP Hospital; terms of the sale disclosed. 452
Mesa Pacific LNG awarded fueling contract for El Paso's Sun Metro Transit System; Sun Metro Buses Burn More LNG than any U.S. Bus Operator. 659
Metasys Introduces Version 4.0 of MetaFreight. 512
Metra Biosystems' Pyrilinks bone metabolism tests reported most specific in comparative research study. 677
MicroTel announces it will pursue acquisition program without dilution to its stockholders at this time. 171
Milestone Properties Inc. makes announcement. 140
Minera Andes Inc. announces holdings in Argentina and listing on The Alberta Stock Exchange. 521
Minera Andes Inc. Assessing Joint Venture Inquiries On The Agua Blanco Project, Argentina. 442
Mississippi Chemical announces resolution of certain claims. 608
Modine changes fiscal-year outlook. 157
Montgomery Securities initiates coverage of Stratosphere Corporation with a BUY rating. 157
Moody's Downgrades Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency (Bunker Hill Project) Tax Allocation Bonds to Baa1 from A; $312.075 Million in Outstanding Debt is Affected by the Rating Revision. 750
Moody's rates West Contra Costa U.S.D.; Notes MIG 2 former Richmond U.S.D.'s first notes issued since 1991 COP default; 1994 COPs revised from Ba to Ba1. 341
Multi-Media Tutorial Services announces company's securities, common stock and warrants continue to be listed on NASDAQ Small Cap market. 184
National Diagnostics Inc. announces expansion. 222
National Gaming Corp. with HFS Inc. and Motels of America to acquire Travelodge from Forte PLC. 261
National Gaming sells 900,000 shares of common stock to Chartwell Leisure Associates. 333
NCE Petrofund I announces amendment to Prospectus. 126
NEC Technologies reduces prices up to 30 percent on its MultiSpin 6Xe and 6Xi CD-ROM readers. 511
New Energy West sells interest in Lloydminster area. 116
New features for the SYNCHRONY TX-3 bring SONET capabilities to public, private broadband networks. 638
Newtel Enterprises To Discontinue Its Listing On Montreal Exchange. 121
NJR announces three executive promotions. 518
Northwest Natural Gas and NIPSCO Energy Services form joint venture to develop gas and oil properties in Western Canada. 381
Nu-Mega supports the latest Microsoft development tools; upgrades Windows 95 and Windows NT versions of BoundsChecker. 695
Numac Energy appoints VP finance and corporate secretary. 89
P-Com Inc. receives purchase orders from Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd. for the supply of digital millimeter wave systems and associated services. 361
Pacific Bell Encouraged by Public Utilities Commission Vote. 165
Pacific Bell Mobile Services names marketing communications director; company to begin nationwide ad agency search. 383
PaineWebber's private client group adds Texaco to its Focus List. 239
PAR Microsystems announces $23,375,000 Point-of-Sale contract from Taco Bell. 260
PARAGON welcomes STAR Bank to its family of customers. 220
Patriot American Hospitality, Inc. Announces Dividend Payment. 156
PCPI to develop controller for Minolta Co. Ltd.; PCPI announces contract signing with Minolta. 227
Permitting four-dimensional exploitation of the SAS Data Warehouse; SAS Institute Announces SAS/SPECTRAVIEW Software; Enhances Data Warehousing Solution. 550
Permitting four-dimensional exploitation of the SAS Data Warehouse; SAS Institute Announces SAS/SPECTRAVIEW Software; Enhances Data Warehousing Solution. 561
Persoft now shipping second-generation version of wireless Intersect Remote Bridge-Token Ring, adding IPX/SPX routing and SNMP management. 671
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment to acquire The Samuel Goldwyn Co. film library. 515
Ponder Industries reports 1st quarter gains, first operating profit in 10 quarters. 343
Procoloro Resources Inc. announces assay results on three of its properties in Columbia. 838
Promus Hotel Corp. ranks first in customer satisfaction. 431
Prudential names new health plan executive director. 234
Pure World makes announcement. 272
QUALITY DINING REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END RESULTS; Operating Income Increases 48%. 717
Quebecor Printing Inc. raises an additional U.S. $34.5 million. 373
Ramrod confirms deep gold zones at Damoti Lake. 436
RATING NEWS -- New Jersey Turnpike Bonds Downgraded From A to Baa1; Financial Plan Avoids Toll Increase But Creates Additional Uncertainty and Credit Risk. 420
Raytheon Engineers & Constructors selected for $40 million Air Liquide plant in Rotterdam. 311
RE: Axcan Pharma and Althin Medical form partnership in hemodialysis field. 461
Reliance Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition of Sunrise Bancorp, Inc. Approved by Office of Thrift Supervision. 256
RELIANCE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER CASH DIVIDEND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996. 179
Remote sensing proves effective tool for cutting smog; up to 28 percent of vehicles tested found to be tampered. 982
REPEAT/All-Comm Media Corp. announces acquisition letter of intent. 397
REPEAT/Ambassadors International, Inc. Makes Announcement. 88
REPEAT/Pixel Translations Toolkit Provides Scan, Display and Print Functionality for Imaging Vendors; Now Over 100 Document Imaging Vendors use Pixel's Development Toolkits. 770
RF Industries Ltd. receives three new orders for digital high-speed wireless transceivers. 414
RHH-SF names Fredrickson as Executive VP. 367
Right Associates promotes Lee Bohs to executive VP. 351
Rite Aid to stop filling Maryland State employees prescriptions Jan. 1. 421
Riverview Savings Bank declares cash dividend. 174
Royal Caribbean's Holiday Cruises feature special events and decorations. 837
Royaledge Industries Inc. - Significant IP Anomalies On Section 12. 382
RTZ Extraordinary General Meeting. 241
RTZ-CRA merger go-ahead provides mandate for global growth. 881
SAS leasing 747 for cargo flights. 248
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited-financial results. 219
SEEQ announces production availability of 80C300 Hurricane FastEthernet Controller IC; SEEQ's 80C300 FastEthernet Controller IC provides dual-speed 10 100Mbps Ethernet and RMON support for embedded systems such as bridges, routers and switches. 727
SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals Initiates Commercial Shipments of Doxil. 270
SFX Broadcasting to buy back class C common stock. 533
Shaw Will Continue to Pursue DTH Satellite Services. 405
SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC. ANNOUNCES THAT CLOSING OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED OFFSHORE FINANCING TRANSACTION IS DELAYED UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. 320
Simmonds Technologies to acquire Queale Electronics. 243
Skyway Announces Release of SkyRater; New Rating Disk Offers Shippers Three Level Transportation Options Based on Zip-to-Zip Data. 291
SoftRAM receives top honor from leading PC publication; Multimedia World cites speed, ability to run multiple applications. 366
Somatix Names Cohen Vice President of Research; Mulligan Returns to Academia; Signs Long-Term Consulting Agreement. 426
Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm rolls out rose-colored carpet for Northwestern and USC fans; theme park targets Rose Bowl alumni and fans with half-price admission and pre-game reunions. 214
SouthFirst Bancshares, Inc. makes announcement. 119
Sovereign declares 5% stock dividend and quarterly cash dividend. 351
SpeedFam International Reports Record Second Quarter Results; Revenues Almost Double to $25.4 million. 1086
SportsLine USA delivers the Fedex Orange Bowl beyond the goal line...into cyberspace; SportsLine USA becomes "Official Online Service of the Orange Bowl". 530
Standard & Poor's announces index changes. 414
Star Bank cuts prime rate to 8.50 percent from 8.75 percent. 116
Strathmore Bagels & Deli signs Canadian licensing contract; New York's largest bagel chain goes international. 323
Sunrise Technologies Names New Controller. 310
SVI Training Products Inc. awarded GSA contract. 237
Tadiran to supply electronic systems for Swiss Army RPVS (Remotely Piloted Vehicles); Contract is Valued at Approximately $35 million-. 460
Telescan Internet Website to link all major international exchanges to the World Wide Web. 413
Terrapin Completes $13.7 Million Mezzanine Financing. 418
The Korean Investment Fund, Inc. dividend declaration. 83
The Southern Africa Fund, Inc. dividend declaration. 105
The Spain Fund, Inc. dividend declaration. 92
Thoratec Laboratories Corporation's artificial heart is approved by FDA. 259
Thunderwood Resources Inc. acquires the right to earn a 30 percent interest in 42 copper-zinc-gold properties in Manitoba and Saskatchewan from Aur Resources Inc. 296
TimesLink Web test set for early January; on-line service to leave Prodigy network Dec. 31 and move to new cyberspace home. 552
Tridex Corp. to appeal court decision. 200
TURN blasts much-anticipated electric restructuring plan. 397
U.S. Electricar Reports First Quarter 1996 Financial Results. 528
United Cities Gas Company issues $22 million in medium - term notes and places $5 million term loan. 278
United Tri-Star & Solv-Ex Corp. Receive Approval For Second Alberta Project. 447
URI announces results of 1995 annual meeting. 151
US Facilities promotes Kelbel to president of USBenefits Insurance Services. 272
Value Holdings obtains license for LIBIDO. 579
Waterfront Capital Corporation - Private Placement. 160
Watkins-Johnson Growth Prompts Search for Semiconductor Equipment Group President. 414
Web Developer Increases to Bimonthly Frequency; Expands Role on the Web. 513
Wescam Inc. -- exercise of over-allotment option. 157
Western Atlas to supply advanced flexible manufacturing system to Cummins Engine Co. 517
Worldview Systems Selects Netscape Software to Create Interactive Online Travel Service. 869
Xecom acquires Select Switch Systems Inc. 418

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