Rental boom shapes economy with vast item leasing
UPI reports the rental industry expanding rapidly with annual US revenues near 2 billion and 15 to 20 percent growth. United Rent-All, the largest franchise, operates 125 stores in the US and expanded to Japan, renting items from party gear to hospital beds and even Elvis Presley’s Rolls Royce for a Hollywood party.
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Leroy Pope
UPI
New York
United Rent-All
United States
Japan
Valparaiso
Ind
United
Bob Feinstein
United RentAll
Beverly Hills
Elvis Presley
Hollywood
Feinstein
Feintein
Lincoln
Neb
al Lapin
International Industries, Inc
Local business changes and openings across the region
In Fullerton, Mr and Mrs Francis Steele sold Mr Automotive to Mr and Mrs Merlyn Carey with takeover after inventory. Century 21 Academy attendees in Columbus and Costa Mesa rolled out new sales tools, while Duckwall Stores reports nine months earnings up and net income for Q3 at 347,768. Alco operates in multiple states with footnotes on Boise Cascade director appointments.
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Francis Steele
Mr. Automotive
Fullerton
Merlyn Carey
Geneva
Hetes Campbell
Century 21
Austin Campbell Realty
Columbus
Qworrt
Costa Mesa
Calif
Earings
Duckwall Stores, Inc
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
Texas
Iowa
Alco
Lindsay MfgPromotes Three Executives in Major Growth Move
Lindsay Manufacturing Co announces three internal promotions reflecting its growth in centrivot irrigation systems. Ed Benson becomes manager of retail operations, with Henson taking over the Lindsay retail store in Ewing. Chuck Garrett is named western division credit manager and DeWayne Glende eastern division credit manager, all based at the main office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jindsa
Lindsay Manufacturing Co
Ed Benson
Henson
Oueition
Lindsay
Ewing
Benson
Kathy
Chuck Garrett
DeWayne Glende
Garrett
Glende
New Mexico State University
Caral
Income levels in 1776 and 1976 dollars
A National Enquirer piece states a single man in 1776 could live on less than $1,000 a year in 1976 dollars. It says the average family of six needed about $3,700 nationally and $2,200 in New England towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Enquirer
New England
Savings bond sales climb in Nebraska
Nebraska U S Savings Bond sales in the first ten months totaled 50 022 100 up about 1 million from last year Lincoln chairman John F O Neill reported Payroll Savings Plan purchases and over the counter sales rose 26 percent with 13 500 state workers joining or increasing their contributions End of October reached 74 percent of the 67 million goal Platte County sales stood at 1 330 662 about 64 2 percent of its annual target County totals for Boone Buller Colfax Madison Merrick Nance Polk and others are listed with their respective percentages of goal leading to further regional progress notes
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U.S
Nebraska
John F. O'Neill
Lincoln
State Savings Bonds Committee
O'Neill
Platte County
Leonard Fleischer
Boone
Buller
Colfax
Madison
Merrick
Nance
Polk
Hockenberger Wins Florence Study Year for Architecture
Hockenberger Sr a fourth year architecture student at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo won the right to complete his studies in Florence Italy. He earned the honor through scholastic standing and a portfolio of drawings. He and his wife are now living in an apartment in Florence and excited by the opportunity. Henry son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hockenberger formerly of Columbus and now of Atlanta Ga, with his mother daughter of Mrs George Evans Sr of Columbus.
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Fiving Mockenberger
Phil
Hockenberger Sr
California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo
Florence
Italy
Henry
Henry Hockenberger
Columbus
Japan chartering foreign ships to boost trade costs
Japan's merchant marine increasingly charters foreign vessels as wage hikes erode the competitiveness of Japan flag ships. The Fuji Bank notes that in 1976 Japan carried 55 percent of exports and 76 percent of imports, with a growing reliance on crews from developing countries to meet shipping needs.
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Fuji Bank, Ltd
Japan
Disability benefits and eligibility questions answered
A reader asks about monthly Social Security disability payments. The typical disabled worker receives about $242 to $475 monthly, based on average earnings. A 15 year old with a long term disability may qualify for payments depending on living arrangements and parental income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagis Security
Alaska Tops State Tax Burden In Fiscal 1976
Alaska replaces New York at the top of per capita state and local tax burdens for fiscal 1976 with $1,896 per person, followed by New York, California, Hawaii and the District of Columbia. The report notes all states rose, with Arkansas lowest at $454, and total combined state and local tax revenues reaching $1.68 trillion.
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Chicago
UPI -Alaska
New York
Laxey
Commerce Clearing House
Arkansi
OCH
Imu
California
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Alabama
Arkansax
Georgia
Kenuncks
Misasaappt
North Carolin
Ohlabeind
Sears
Alagka
Beviche Alisha
Uys
SCH
Coors Plan Aids Groups and Environment
A Columbus area alumium recycling initiative funded by Coors Distributing has contributed about $1,000 to local groups. Larry Friedlan says the program supports aluminium can recycling, conserves scarce minerals, and finances worthwhile projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coors
Columbus
Dale Electronics names Robert D. Law sales training coordinator
Robert D. Law was appointed sales training coordinator at Dale Electronics. He will train in house marketing staff and field reps. Law holds a BA from North Central Bible College and a Master's in speech communication from Fort Hays Kansas State College. He has held multiple leadership roles in chambers of commerce and community groups in Columbus and beyond.
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Columbus
University of Colorado
University of Georgia
Law
Cohuntins
Saunders Archery Company
Dale Electronics
Bern
Saint John
New Brunswick
Canada
Discover Columbus Days
Junior Achievement
Big Brother
Big Sister Association of Columbus
Barbara
Highland Park Evangelical Free Church
Nebraska NC Liberty Bowl Bet Ties Stores
A Nebraska based supermarket chain and a North Carolina firm wagered on the Liberty Bowl outcome. Hinky Dinky of Omaha bet Nebraska cereal cash value of grits and a North Carolina ram from Foodtown Stores Salisbury. If Nebraska wins the ram may go to Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha.
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QMAHA
UPI
North Carolina
Hinky Dinky Supermarkets
Omaha
Foodtown Stores
Salisbury
N.C
Nebraska
Hinky Dinky
Henry Doorly Zoo
University of North Carolina
Doctor's shops to drugstores shift explained
There were likely corner drugstores in the 1800s, but until about 1030 they were called doctors shops and were often operated by a practicing physician. The term drugstore came into common use in 1820.
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Columbus Y Telegram Financial Page
Albion
Charles Jensen
Gateway
Ron and
Sherrie Juracek
John B. Mery
Boise Cascade Corporation
Boise
Ida
Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Lindsay Mfg
University of Nebraska
Rae
Company
Hockenberger
Pittsburgh
Rtsalf
Eri
Detroit
General Motors
Alaska
Vane Ube
Columbus, Mobraska
Calumbus Telegram
13 Law New Sale
Robert Law
Randy Dickinson
13Th St. Columbus
Cares Bank
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