Industrial output rises

WASHINGTON (AP) Production at the nation's factories, mines andutilities edged up a sluggish 0.1 percent in March, the governmentsaid Friday.

The Federal Reserve Board said gains in production of autos andbusiness equipment offset declines in construction supplies andconsumer goods other than cars.

The March rise included a 0.2 percent jump in production atmanufacturing plants after a flat performance in February. Thatincluded a 2.6 percent …