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The U.S. economy isn't expected to look very different as a result of the Commerce Department's shift to gross domestic product from gross national product as its primary economic measure, analysts said. They said the change will paint a more accurate picture of domestic economic activity while making U.S. data more comparable to that of its major trading partners.</br></br>General Motors has talked with the South Korean government about GM's 50-50 relationship with Daewoo Motors, shut down frequently this year by labor trouble. A GM spokesman declined to discuss the talks, although the Wall Street Journal reported that GM is looking to end or substantially alter its venture with Daewoo, which makes GM's Pontiac LeMans and vehicles for Korean and Pacific markets.</br></br>USF&G, the Baltimore-based insurance giant, was sued in U.S. District Court by Paramount Systems Inc., an Exton, Pa., firm that alleged that USF&G reneged on policies concerning legal fees. Paramount Systems filed a claim with USF&G to have its legal fees covered after losing a civil action but was turned down.</br></br>Sears plans to add 100 Florsheim men's shoe shops in its larger stores by year-end. About 200 Florsheim shops are already in Sears stores in 27 states.</br></br>Columbia Gas System of Wilmington, Del., received a federal bankruptcy judge's approval for $275 million in loans over two years. The loans by Manufacturers Hanover are to be used for operating and other costs, company officials said. The SEC must also approve the financing.