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Articles from Business Wire (January 12, 1996)

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12-year-old gamer wins $25,000 cash grand prize in Sega's videogame contest; more than 90 other prizes yet to be won. 503
2002 Target Term Trust - update. 177
Access America Travel Protection protect victims of Blizzard '96. 453
ACCLAIM REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS. 644
ACM Managed Income Fund, Inc. reports first quarter earnings. 259
Alcoa declares base dividend; will pay bonus dividend during 1996. 175
All American Term trust-Update. 172
Allied Capital Corp. announces record date for 1 for 7 rights offering. 251
Allied Devices profits up 72% for fiscal 1995. 279
American Electromedics announces strategic investment in German medical products distribution company. 287
American Radio Systems announces filing of registration statement for 5,013,370 shares of Class A Common Stock. 354
American Resources of Delaware Inc. announces one-time, non-cash charges to fourth quarter, 1995, earnings. 365
Ames reports December profitability; Implements strategic cost-reduction initiatives; Bank group agrees to new covenants. 501
AMICK, TURK APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS OF IP; AMEN TO BE PRESIDENT OF IP-EUROPE. 449
Antares Resources Negotiating To Acquire Model Management Company. 257
Applied Signal Technology Inc. Wins Competition to Provide Advanced DSP Hardware on the Navy's AN SSQ-108 OUTBOARD System. 287
Aries Capital Group announces agreement to acquire Track 'n Trail. 323
ATC Environmental reports 39% and 43% increase in third quarter and nine month net income on 22% increase in third quarter revenues and 29% revenue increase for nine month period. 415
ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST AIRLINES, INC. TRAFFIC FOR DECEMBER 1995. 299
Battle Mountain Gold Co. announces dividends. 85
BCT International Inc. announces results. 339
Becton Dickinson files false advertising lawsuit. 294
Biovail named to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) 300 Composite Index; Listing to Commence January 15, 1996. 113
Borror Corp. reports year end sales and closings. 346
Caledonia Acquires Large Investment Position In Holmer. 447
Caledonia Acquires Large Investment Position in Holmer. 448
Cambrix Publishing's Wild Blue Yonder and Twentieth Century Fox's Broken Arrow join forces for in-store promotion. 613
Capella Worldwide Closes C$2.5M Internetworking Deal with AGT. 400
Captain Bill Norwood, United's first black pilot, retires next month, after 30-year career. 445
Cara Operations Limited - 3rd Quarter results continues to grow significantly in airline catering and airport restaurant concessions. 330
Centennial Cellular announces second quarter results. 646
Chadmoore accelerates business plan in light of FCC ruling. 231
Cinergi Pictures makes announcement. 172
Citicorp announces appointments to its Business Directions structure. 445
Citizens Banking Corp. reports fourth quarter and full year 1995 earnings. 1439
Computalog announces letter of intent with Norjet Geotechnologies and its shareholders to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Norjet. 250
Conceptronic reaches distribution agreement with MYDATA Japan K.K. 209
Consumers Financial Corp. terminates efforts to acquire Ohio credit insurance business. 240
Corporate Profile for ACC Consumer Finance Corp., dated Jan. 12, 1996. 248
Corporate Profile for ADC Telecommunications Inc., dated Jan. 12, 1996. 307
Corporate Profile for CE Software, dated Jan. 12, 1996. 589
Corporate Profile for Clear With Computers, dated Jan. 12, 1996. 342
Corporate Profile for Medtronic, Inc. dated Jan. 12, 1996. 231
Corporate Profile for Racotek, Inc. dated Jan. 12, 1996. 254
Court issues positive judgment for Pharmacia Biotech in PerSeptive Biosystems case. 180
Covol Technologies Inc. announces intention to implement 2 for 1 stock split in the form of a dividend on the close of business Jan. 16 (the record date). 175
Cusac Delists from VSE. 140
Cypress to continue repurchase of stock. 203
Digital Generation Systems Inc. files registration statement for initial public offering of 3 million shares of common stock. 280
Dillard restates business policies to vendors and suppliers. 195
Dion Entertainment Corp. - TV Bingo gaming permit renewed - management fees paid under new TV Bingo ownership. 185
Dow Jones Telerate sets new standard in real-time technical analysis. 538
E-Z-EM announces second quarter fiscal 1996 results; Company recognizes $26 million pre-tax gain from sale of subsidiary to U.S. Surgical; Earnings from continuing operations increase 12 percent. 851
EchoStar-I Reaches Final Orbit. 338
Eldorado Corporation grants stock options. 125
Electro-Sensors Announces Dividend. 162
EMC increases focus on strategic alliances, raises 1996 expectations for open storage market; Open storage revenues exceeded $200 million target in 1995; now expected to reach $600 million in 1996. 694
Etruscan Dramatically Expands Its Land Position In Niger, West Africa. 661
Family Bargain Corporation declares preferred stock dividend. 137
Federal Express makes announcement. 271
FileNet Corporation statement. 225
First Alexis Hotel L.P. Acquires Alexis Hotel And Arlington Suites. 297
First Southeast announces earnings and a quarterly cash dividend. 666
First USA, Inc. forms new subsidiary; registration statement filed. 716
Formation Capital Corporation announces results. 895
FORMER US PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH AND MRS. BARBARA BUSH VISIT SEOUL FOR CITIBANK ASIAN LEADERSHIP SERIES. 431
FP Bancorp Inc. and The Bank of Rancho Bernardo announce signing of definitive agreement. 282
Franklin signs service agreement with GST Telecommunications. 338
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC. EXTENDS COMMISSION-FREE SHAREHOLDER SALES PLAN FOR HOLDERS OF FEWER THAN 100 SHARES OF FREEPORT-McMoRan INC. COMMON STOCK. 321
Funds available for food export promotion. 319
General Mills becomes official sponsor of 1996 Olympic Games and 1996 U.S. Olympic Team. 577
General Signal sells Kinney Vacuum to Tuthill Corporation. 126
Glenborough Realty Trust adds three directors; Expects Trading to Commence on Jan. 31, 1996. 503
Governor's budget designed to stimulate business and job creation in California. 881
GRAPHSOFT ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTH RESULTS; Company Reports 61% Increase in Sales Over First Quarter Due to the Successful Introduction of MiniCad 6.0 for Mac OS; MiniCad Wins Macworld 1996 World Class Award for CAD. 876
GROUP TECHNOLOGIES FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR. 288
GST Telecommunications Commences Operations in Fresno, CA. 273
Haskel International Inc. board member steps down. 163
Heart Labs of America Inc. announces completion of 49% acquisition of Westmark Group Holdings Inc. 306
Help At Home announces the closing of over-allotment option. 117
Herbalife announces stock repurchase plan and declares fourth quarter cash dividend -- New director elected; management promotion --. 330
Hercules authorizes stock repurchase. 221
HP announces new management assignments within computer organization; Watts, Zitzner and Livermore take on larger roles; Arthur retires after 35 years of service. 589
Human Genome Sciences achieves Milestone III of SmithKline Beecham agreement. 193
Hygenics enters into preliminary discussion to merge with an East Coast pharmaceutical manufacturing company. 220
IDC to host a press teleconference Jan. 16 at 12:00 p.m. 231
Immunomedics to present CEA-Scan to FDA advisory panel February 16, 1996. 556
INAMED officer to purchase 446,240 shares of company stock. 194
Industrial Ecosystems has executed share lockup agreements. 95
Innotech Announces New Financing. 257
Innovative contract between United Wisconsin Services and ENTEX Information Services provides PC services for a fixed price per user; Three-year cost-per-seat contract from ENTEX will improve end-user support levels for United Wisconsin Services while controlling PC technology costs. 498
International Reef Arranges Private Placement. 152
Internet Communications Corporation's new Web Page taps the Internet's customer service potential. 279
InterWest Bancorp added to the Northwest 50 Index. 286
Interwest Home Medical Inc. announces record revenues and earnings. 564
IT Network and Pacific Bell Directory announce renewal agreement for audiotext services. 333
James Stephen Turner joins The Bank of Nashville Board. 244
Jeffrey N. Perkins elected president of RMB Miniature Bearings. 311
John Griffin to leave Tiger Management. 173
Kevlin Corporation reports fiscal 1996 second quarter and six month results. 369
KLA Reports Operating Results for Second Quarter. 812
KLH to handle its own investor relations matters. 260
KOFAX IMAGE PRODUCTS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF LASERDATA; Completed Acquisition Adds Storage Products to the Kofax Component Imaging Product Family. 379
Koll Real Estate Group receives Coastal Commission approval of 3,300-home Bolsa Chica project. 485
Laser Video Network signs agreement with IBM for college television network; Contract includes system upgrade, network upgrade, financing. 521
LeaRonal Inc. reports record third quarter earnings net income increases 23 percent, board of directors declares dividend. 543
Malden Mills will pay additional 30 days. 353
MARINER HEALTH GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF CREDIT FACILITY; TO FUND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. 221
Markborough To Sell Meadowvale Inn. 154
Maxtor appoints Frandsen vice president, new product introduction. 246
Maybelline receives letter from Benckiser regarding an acquisition at unspecified price. 871
Maybelline responds to Benckiser's letter relating to acquisition at unspecified price. 90
Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. to meet with third and fourth graders at the San Francisco Water Festival. 341
Mechanical Technology announces fiscal year 1995 financial results -- restructures debt. 703
Medmarco announces $2.5 million line of credit established with Heller Health Care Financial Services. 314
Metallica Resources Inc. appoints investor relations manager for the U.S. 204
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. declares dividend. 95
Mishibishu Gold - Assay Results from Pukaskwa Claims - Shareholder Approval of Private Placement. 313
Montgomery Securities Initiates Coverage of Alpha Beta Technology, Inc. with a BUY Rating. 198
Montgomery Securities Initiates Coverage of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. with a HOLD Rating. 193
Montgomery Securities initiates coverage of Hewlett-Packard Inc. with a BUY rating. 204
Montgomery Securities Initiates Coverage of Mecon, Inc. with a BUY Rating. 177
Montgomery Securities Initiates Coverage of Pathogenesis Corporation with a BUY Rating. 169
Montgomery Securities Raises Rating on Hologic, Inc. from HOLD to BUY. 163
More regulators than ever expect electric utility bankruptcies. 1265
Napa Valley Wine Train Offers Unique Excursions for Valentine's Day and International Mustard Celebration. 1254
Nation's largest political software company opens office in San Francisco; political campaigning goes hi-tech; new software allows candidates to find their voters, whether the race be for U.S. president or local city council. 302
National Healthcare to Begin Trading on the VSE on January 15, 1996 under "NHM". 376
NetManage, Inc. Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results. 393
Network Computing Devices Names IBM Veteran Paul Low to its Board of Directors. 388
NEW YORK RESTAURANT GROUP AND THOMAS H. LEE PLAN INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT COMPANY; Expansion Plans Include Classic New York' Restaurants in 10 Major Markets, Including Europe. 1323
Norsk Hydro acquires Canadian Fertilizer Company. 380
Nortech Systems and Cray Research Halt Negotiations for Machining Facility Acquisition. 220
Nova Scotia Power Approves Quarterly Dividend. 199
Noven announces Canadian marketing approval for estrogen skin patch. 169
Oakhurst files secondary shelf Registration Statement. 219
Orvana completes Eholt drill program. 319
Oryx Technology Reports Third Quarter Results. 1230
Pacific Insight Begins Truck Computer Production. 309
PanAmSat successfully launches PAS-3 satellite, completing four-satellite global system; Company accomplishes phase two of business plan, boosts its Atlantic capacity by 140 percent. 497
Parker & Parsley Petroleum declares semi-annual cash dividend. 113
Pier 1 Imports makes announcement. 311
Pinkerton to host Dublin and Belfast security officers in international training program. 361
Praxair completes tender offer for CBI Industries, Inc. 299
Proffitt's to anchor Glimcher Realty Trust's West Virginia malls; new anchor stores are continuation of redevelopment projects that total $25 million. 663
Proxima Corp. names Phil Baker vice president, product development; former executive at Apple Computer Inc., Seiko Instruments USA and Polaroid named to lead new product development. 239
Pulitzer Publishing Co. launches web site and premium Internet service tailored for St. Louisans. 650
Quality Semiconductor Announces Wafer Fab Purchase in Australia. 459
Questionable financial practices lead to dismissal at CompuAdd. 215
Rainmaker is awarded a contract. 210
Ranbaxy Laboratories acquires Rima Pharmaceuticals Limited. 188
RECLAIM audit shows market-based program on track; more than $10 million in trades. 595
Rex Diamond Mining Corporation - progress report. 1531
Rheinland-Pfalz Landesbank becomes the sixth major German Bank to buy MTi's OpenTrade Platform and TradeWizard Desktop; contract helps guarantee a 25% increase in revenues for 1995. 435
Robertson Stephens initiates coverage of Motorola Inc. with a BUY rating. 254
Robertson Stephens raises rating on Spectrum Holobyte to a Buy. 138
Royal Oak Completes Kemess Transaction. 170
Sallie Mae reports 1995 Fourth Quarter Net Income of $102.9 million. 2232
Seaboard Savings stockholders approve merger. 299
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SUMMIT BANCORPORATION APPROVE MERGER WITH UJB FINANCIAL CORP. 353
Slam.Site opens, changing the face of location-based entertainment. 405
Sony identifies message as fraudulent. 129
Successful MEASAT and PanAmSat dual launch for Hughes. 336
SVI Holdings announces purchase of Soft Line Business Systems. 551
Tadiran Ltd. announces agreement with RELM Communications, Inc. 370
Tencor Instruments promotes Al Colby to vice president of customer satisfaction. 296
The Austria Fund reports first quarter earnings. 245
The Dial Corp clarifies 1995 earnings estimates. 108
The following is a statement from Samsung in response to a complaint filed by SanDisk with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against Samsung Electronics Company. 294
The Murphey Favre Northwest 50 Stock Index. 305
The Software Developer's Company appoints Joseph C. Burke as vice president of catalog sales & marketing. 288
The Southern Africa Fund, Inc. reports fourth quarter earnings. 242
The Spain Fund, Inc. reports fourth quarter earnings. 243
The U.S.- Africa Chamber of Commerce Dispels Investment Myths About Africa With First Televised Program; Dignitaries & Celebrities Come Out To Support First-Time Effort. 470
Third Annual Conference on Women's Health at UCSF -- March 9. 350
TRANSWORLD HOME HEALTHCARE, INC. SECURES $10 MILLION SUBORDINATED LOAN FROM HYPERION PARTNERS II L.P.; Scott A. Shay Named To the Board of Directors. 387
Triple A & Government Series - 1997 Inc. 146
Tristar Corp. Announces Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 1996. 787
Trustmark Corporation reports financial results. 173
TRW establishes joint venture for seat belt systems in India. 399
TVX Gold announces successful results at its wholly owned Kasperske Hory Property in the Czech Republic. 325
Tyson Foods, Inc. holds annual meeting of shareholders. 493
Universal Standard announces consolidation of lab facilities. 251
Unix Source America effects reverse split, issues all shares outstanding in exchange for common and special preferred stock of Man Sang Holdings Inc. 388
USS-POSCO Industries releases statement. 191
Value Holdings obtains additional license for LIBIDO. 331
VLSI Technology Licenses Dolby AC-3 Digital Audio; Targets Digital Set-Top Box and Digital Video Disk Applications. 398
Western Micro acquires R&D Hardware Systems. 396
Young Broadcasting announces agreement to acquire KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for $50 million. 324
Zeneca receives FDA clearance for Zoladex 3-month 10.8 MG depot for treatment of advanced prostate cancer. 673
Zycon Corporation Announces Management Promotions. 427

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