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* Clothing retailer Paul Harris Stores Inc. filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws so it can reorganize after a year of financial problems. The Indianapolis-based company also announced it has agreements to sell most of the assets of its subsidiary J. Peterman Co. for at least $4.3 million.

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