Railroads and Amtrak Prospects and Holding Company Mix
The piece surveys U S railroads shifting from passenger to freight focus and Amtrak’s uncertain health. It notes equipment obsolescence, poor roadbeds, and waning passenger demand, while freight remains robust with coal grain and autos. Holding company structures span oil gas mining and data processing beyond rail. Near term outcomes depend on coal negotiations and energy policy.
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Toads
Amtrak
Congress
Railpax
Canada
UMW
U.S
Executives favor continued work despite possible independence
Two of every three successful executives would keep working even if financial independence made retirement unnecessary. Only half want to retire before 65, though most expect corporate pensions to provide an adequate living. Savings bonds: 35 percent of U.S. families own government bonds per University of Michigan study.
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U.S
University of Michigan
Institute For Social Research
Business Notes: Board Appointment at Southroads Bank
Mrs. David Lynda Boyd formerly of Columbus named to the board of directors of Southroads Bank in Cnwha. She previously managed the Columbus Brandeis Store and now oversees Southroads Brandeis.
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David (Lynda) Boyd
Columbus
Southroads Bank
Cnwha
Boyd
Columbus Brandeis
Southroads Brandeis
Methanol Grant Drives Fuel Substitution Research
The Department of Energy in Washington grants 250000 to University of Santa Clara for methanol as a gasoline substitute. Two test vehicles have run on pure methanol for over six years and on a methanol gasoline blend for three years.
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Department of Energy
Washington, D.C
University of Santa Clara
Culligan honors dealer for 1978 Ci tivator Award
Gary Thach owner of Culligan Water Conditioning in Columbus is among 45 Culligan dealers to receive the 1978 Ci tivator Award for sales experience and market penetration. The dealership, started by Tram R. Virabak in 1973 in Schuyler, moved to 8111 2th Street in Columbus and serves Platte Butler and Colfax Counties.
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Culligan USA, Orthbrool
Gary Thach
Culligan Water Conditioning of
Columbus
Culligan
United States
R. F. Virabak
Schuyler
2Th Street
Cilligan
Platte, Butler
Colfax
Columbus Hydraulics honors staff at Christmas party
Presentation of service awards highlighted the Columbus Hydraulics Christmas party for all employees, wives and friends at Elks Country Club. The evening opened with cocktails and corsages, followed by an introduction by President Manny Cimpl. Dinner and service awards acknowledged dedication and cooperation aiding another year of growth. Table centerpieces were won by Mrs. Henry Paper, Mrs. Wally Nyffeler, Mrs. Buwit Schacher and Debbie Nienlangp.
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Columbus Hydraulics
Elks Country Club
de Womerr
Manny Cimpl
Cimpl
Columbus Hydraulies
Henry Paper
Wally Nyffeler
Buwit Schacher
Debbie Nienlangp
Dale Electronics announces leadership changes and promotions
Dale Electronics Inc reveals multiple shifts in the Sales and Marketing Department. Iran E. Gates retires after 26 years as vice president of sales and marketing, capping a career dating to 1952 with roles from production supervisor to VP. Jaim Eliot becomes general manager of the Frequency Control Group in Tempe, Arizona. John Lefdat ascends to sales manager at Yankton facility, and Tiesdal moves to Norfolk marketing as manager. Gerald Krebil leads Norfolk film resistor marketing, with Bill Means and Jerry Dilek named field and distributor sales managers respectively.
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Dale Electronics, Inc
Iran E. Gates
Gates
Air Force
University of Tennessee
Standard Oil Company
Dale Electronics
American Legion
VFW
Sesostris Shrine
Grace Episcopal Church
Flectonics Industries Association
American Ordinance Association
Peggy
Susan
Keystone
Colo
Kim
U.S. Air Force
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Dale
Carroll Novicki
Tempe
Ariz
Filiot
Wichita State University
University of Kansas
Columbus
Yankton
Eliot
Scouting
Optimist Club
Toastmasters
Chamber of Comerce
United Methodist Church
Elliot
Doris
John Lefdat
Lefidal
Lefdat
Howard
3.D
Tésdal
First United Methodist Church
Hillcrest Country Club
Marti
Norfolk
Gerald Krebil
Discrete
Krebil
TRW
Boston
Massachusetts
IRC
Burlington
Iane
Wic
Bill Means
Jerry Dilek
Housing industry healthy in state in third quarter 1977
Nebraska housing construction remained strong with 2653 new units authorized in Q3 1977, an 18 percent rise from Q3 1976. January–September total reached 7965 units, up from last year, while national figures for the first nine months reached nearly 1.4 million, an 82 percent increase.
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Q's
Gold Seed Company
Parkersburg
Iowa
Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economine Development
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Columbus ¢ Telegram Financial Page
Babsgn's Reports Inc
Shelby
Shelby Clinic
R. L. Hierbower M
Qourse
Pat Walgren
Shelby Lumber & Supely
Highway 81
Israel
Neal Mayer
Gulligar USA
Gary and
Karen Ibach
Lewis Morwell
Chicago
Menny Cimatteli
Eddie Slopak
Gary Jones
Henry Hoper
Merry Christias
Columbus Graphics
Nebr
University of Northern Laws
Penn State University
Lions Club
First Christian Church
Margeret
IRA
John Lefdal
John Elliott
Citizens Bank
Bir
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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