The manufacturers association said that a $5-a-barrel increase in oil prices would cut growth by half a point.

In 1977, American companies bought 420 jets, 50 percent of which were new, the manufacturers association said.

Among the companies that belong to the manufacturers association, more than 95 percent already provide health coverage.

By walking out on the manufacturers association, Jacobs was taking with him 10 of the trade group's high-profile members.

Today, 2,000 manufacturers are left from 5,000 in 1980, according to the manufacturers association.

So he formed the Manufacturers Association; 110 companies attended the first meeting.

While the case is pending, the manufacturers association is preparing an aggressive drive this fall to make itself heard in November.

Ms. Canner of the manufacturers association noted that the survey asked employers, among other things, if they would accept managed care.

His last job, before joining the manufacturers association in 1980, was as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

According to the manufacturers association, the clothing industry spends almost $50 million on the island for food, gasoline, supplies, land leases, insurance and freight.