Computer assisted checkout systems touted for savings
Denver reports Milton Perimutter president of Supermarkets General Corporation described experiences with computer assisted checkout in South Plainfield New Jersey as part of a worldwide effort. He noted benefits include automatic inventory control faster checkout better receipts and potential store size reduction while acknowledging high confusion about the system and the need for testing before broad investment.
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Denver
Milton Perimutter
Supermarkets General Corporation
Woodbridge
N.4
Perimutter
Super Market Institute
South Plainfield
North America
Perlmutter
Ietelardes
Marks
Sail
Perlmutter Sa
Americans Report Higher Job Satisfaction in 1960s Study
New York based report notes 91 percent of men aged 22 to 65 and 89 percent of women say they are satisfied with their jobs, showing increased happiness since 1962. Researchers compare with Chicago center results, while industry pricing and shelf labeling plans are discussed for future store operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Natkonal Enquirer
University of Michigan ‘Research Center
Robert Quinn
Margaret McCullough
Center
National Opinionesearch Center
University of ‘Chicago
Pathmark and industry groups weigh checkout tech impact
Asslsted checkout systems are not a threat to job security says a spokesperson. Tests may lead to fewer openings as workers resign or retire. Supermarkets General Corporation runs over 100 Pathmark stores in the Northeast. The Super Market Institute, based in Chicago, represents food wholesalers and retailers in the U S, Canada and about three other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supermarkets General Corporations
United States
Super Market Institue
Chicago
Canada
Reassessment of 1975 economic outlook and risks
The Babson staff reevaluates 1975 prospects as data show GDP and industrial production slipping with a hoped bottoming pattern. Inflation cools, tax windfalls buoy demand, but unemployment remains a drag. high energy and tax costs curb spending while constructive signs include better home building and easier mortgage credit as government spending and restocking improve outlook toward year end.
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Babson's
Direct deposit plan for Social Security in Nebraska
Nebraskans on Social Security may have checks deposited directly to their bank starting in the center and western states after tests in Georgia and Florida. The program is voluntary and will be nationwide by fall, with initial checks sent to banks and later full electronic transfer by year end 1976. Nebraska has about 704,328 regular beneficiaries and 14,444 on Supplemental Security Income.
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Treasury Department
Nebraska Bankers Association
Bob Burkley
Fairbury
Georgia
Florida
Burkley
Social Seecurity Administration
Barkley
Buckley
First National Bank
Treasury
Nebraska
General Telephone projects near completion in Duncan and Monroe
General Telephone Company of the Midwest reports the Duncan central office addition nearly finished under contractor B D Construction of Columbus. Equipment and wiring upgrades, with a total cost around 23000 dollars, are due in late August. In Monroe, Douthit Construction of Cedar Rapids began underground cable work replacing poles to serve rural customers, with completion expected in December and total project cost over 114000 dollars.
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Duncan
Joie Widehofer
General Telephone Company
Midwest
Columbus
Davidshofer
Douthit Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Monroe
Davikhofer
Promotion for Ebel at Columbus Beatrice store
Hughes of aC Peaney Co announces Gary Ebel promoted to merchandising manager in the Columbus Beatrice store under a program to expedite qualified associates into full store management. Gary is married to Linda Farnham and they have two daughters, Stephanie and Tina. they will stay in Beatrice until housing is found.
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VW. Hughes
Ac. Peaney Co., Inc
Columbus
Bars
Gary Ebel
Beatrice
Uise
Gary
Harold Ebel
Linda Farnham
Charles Faurnham
Stephanie
Tina
Tinda
NPPD honors two long serving employees
Two Nebraska Public Power District staffers are recognized for lengthy service. Donald Dr. Willman, senior property accountant based in Columbo, reaches 20 years with NPPD. Allen N. Miller, local manager in Silver Creek, marked 15 years.
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Nebraska Public Power District
Donald Dr. Willman
NPPD
Columbo
Allen N. Miller
Silver Creek
Willman
Nebraska Public Power System
197Ier
NBPD
Grand Island
Shelby-A special stockholders meet merger vote at Shelby Legion Hall
Two co ops, Farmers Co-Op Business Association and Farmers Cop Grain Company of Rising City, vote 60 percent in favor of merging. About 110 members attended the meeting this month. Merger to take effect Sept 1, 1975, with the combined entity as the parent operation. Footwear Facts Boston note and American Barite Inc sales aside.
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Shelby
Farmers Co-Op Business Association
Shelby Legion Hall
Farmers Cop Grain Company
Rising City
Tax return errors common in Nebraska audits
Omaha resident tax errors show overstated expenses unreported income and unsubstantiated deductions. District director Everett Loury warns that lost or destroyed item values and unreported tips or interest trigger tax due with potential penalties. Poor records lead to disallowed deductions. taxpayers should keep receipts, canceled checks and computation papers. Call centers provide guidance. Omaha numbers 443 and 422-1500 offer help statewide toll free 800-042- Sout.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Everett Loury
Internal Revenue
IRS
Silda
Regional Bus Firms Seek Fare Hikes and Express Rate Increases
Applications filed with the Nebraska Public Service Commission seek a 10 percent fare rise for several bus lines led by American Buslines and Continental Trailways, plus new express fare tables up to 45 percent. Public comments due by Aug. 22. Also reported are Frontier Airlines first half net earnings of 9.38 million and a dividend announcement from Douglas & Lomason. Wayne State College offers two real estate courses this fall.
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Nebraska Politic Service Commission
The
Nations Bus Traffic Association, Inc
Chicago
American Busbines, Inc
Arrow Stage Iles, Inc
Black Hills Stage Lines, Inc
Captal Service Lines, Inc
Continental Trailways, Inc
Continental Central Line Division
Greyhount Lanes, Inc
PYN Bus Line, Inc
Star Bus Lines, Inc
Wade Bus Alpes, Inc
Wayne State College
Platte County Bonds Hit Over Half of Its Goal
Platte County savings bond sales for the first half of 1975 reached 51 percent of the county quota, totaling 774 024 dollars. June sales were 407 000, with other area counties posting varied progress toward their targets. Nebraska statewide for the period was 45 percent of the 1975 goal, with June receipts of 4 386 337 and January-June 2.9 million below 1974's first six months.
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U.S
Platte County
Leonard Fleischer
Columbus
Boone
Butler
Colfax
Buz
Madison
Merrick
Nance
Polk
Nebraska
N.H. Phillips
Omaha
U.S. Savings Bonds Divison
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Babson's Reports Inc
Federal Reserve Index
Latharey
General Telephone Projects
Ebel
Boston
American Buirite Inc
Sais
Hridey
Audust
Tower OF Power
Energy Research and Development Administration
Honeywell Solar Energy Scien Aste
Minneapolis
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram. Business Notes
Feoutier Airlines
Colo
Frontier
Wm. Underwood Co
Weatwood
Masa
Underwood
Neil B. Swanson
Hout
Division of Business
Northwestgrai Molva
Farmers Insurance Group
Pasadena
Calif
Ad Cindy
Central Telephone Spy Utilities Corporation
Tsi
Eumanon
Bo Me
David Snyier
Milita Austin
Austin Co
Swumer
Nebraska Society of Parm Managers
Kearney
Power Wand
Phillips and
Gosper
Holdreye
Pizza Hut
Ihc
Wichita
Kam
Platte
Daag
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