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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1977
Page
14
Nebraska firm plans and expansions boosted last year's job outlook with 61 new plants creating about 2080 jobs and 80 expansions adding 1650 more. Total projected employment tops 3700 as electronics, farm equipment, and food processing drive gains, with investment rising from 46 to 61 million dollars.
The Babson Reports Research Staff forecasts a favorable 1977 for meat packing, aided by ample beef and poultry supplies barring severe weather. Stocks of major meat packers rose late-1976, with recommendations to hold Greyhound, Iowa Beef Processors, LTV, United Brands, and Esmark for capital appreciation.
The Columbus PCA lent about 71 million in short and intermediate term operating credit during 1976 to farmers in Platte Polk Colfax Butler Boone and Nance counties. This 19 percent rise from 60 million in 1975. Year end loans totaled 35 million to 493 members, up 24 percent from 1975.
Leonard T. Fleischer, president of Fleischer Manufacturing, Inc., has been certified by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers in Dayton Ohio. The designation commits five years of validity with renewal via 20 hours of ongoing management education. A longtime leader, Fleischer has served as president and treasurer of his firm and earned multiple trade honors. Also, R T French Co. plans a 7 million dollar Washburn Maine factory to produce a special potato mix for its automash machine.
Herbert Peterson advances from feed sales representative to district sales manager for Moorman Manufacturing Company. He will oversee product distribution in Technical Community College Milford open location Albion at 233 South 3rd Street. Keith Nolan and Roger Woods listed as salesmen.
Local panel discusses secretary careers with emphasis on typing shorthand and on the job learning. They advise on interviews dress communication and confidence and note strong job prospects in Columbus due to new business. Panelists include Rebrovich Svoboda and Wiese.
Jack Ladd a Behlen Manufacturing Company driver from Fremont is January's Driver of the Month. Ladd, 50, has 22 years in tractor semitrailer work, 20 with Behlen, honored at a dinner in Omaha. Jim Weldon credits Ladd as senior full time owner operator, noting 1.5 million miles with one non chargeable accident and praising his work attitude and industry value.
Edward R. Heydinger, chief economist for Marathon Oil, predicts total U S oil product demand will grow in 1977 despite higher OPEC oil costs. He cites a 42 percent increase over 1976 consumption driven by fuel oils and LPG, with gasoline demand up 34 percent as auto fuel economy improves.
The Nebraska Public Service Commission schedules a public hearing at Genoa City Hall. It will consider Union Pacific Railroad Company’s request to provide mobility service in Genoa and relocate the Genoa bus agency to Columbus. Appearance in person or by authorized representatives allowed.
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