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Coverings Taking Entries For Prism, Spectrum Award

Alexandria, VA, Dec. 16—Coverings announced today the call for entries to the 2004 Prism Stone in Architecture Awards honoring outstanding examples of architectural achievement in the use of natural stone.

Armstrong Sells Land In Lancaster

Lancaster, PA, Dec. 15--A vacant city tract has a new owner but not a new use, as yet. Lancaster developer Robert A. Wolf II this week completed his purchase of a nearly 15-acre site from Armstrong World Industries for $1.5 million.

Pleas Made to Take Judge Off Bankruptcy Case

Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 16--A federal appeals court heard arguments on Friday over whether it should order the district court judge overseeing the asbestos-related bankruptcy cases of five large companies to step aside.

Wholesale Prices Fall

Washington, DC, Dec. 12--Wholesale prices retreated by 0.3% in November, pulled down by falling costs for gasoline, beef and cars, suggesting that the economy's resurgence isn't fanning inflation.

Trade Practices Hurt Companies

Columbus, OH, Dec. 12--Manufacturing could cease to exist unless trade practices and rising energy and health care costs are addressed, according to participants in yesterday's Ohio Manufacturing Summit, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.