Import battle heats up as Detroit eyes small car market
Foreign automakers face pressure as Detroit firms push economy and subcompact models. GM Chevette Ford Fiesta Chrysler and AMC target shares with low-cost cars while imports seek to hold value and fuel efficiency, forecasting a shift in 1976 sales. Analysts like Lean and Cook see mixed outcomes, with Fiat BMW and Fiat warning of market reshaping if Detroit dominates economy cars.
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Edward S. Lechtzin
UPI
Eer Aie Eee
Detroit
Tant Ge
U.S
General Motors
Chevette
Chrysler
American Motors
Mercedes-Benz
Norman D. Lean
Vhe Motor No
Cader Volkswagen
Lean
John A. Cook
BMW
North America
Bernard J. Silveria
Fiat
Falcon
Silveria
Electronic funds transfer faces legal hurdles in banking
The article discusses EFTS as a cashless banking system facing a federal ruling that terminals count as branch banks. It notes the McFadden Act limits bank branch enclosures and that thrift institutions push ahead. Market potential, fraud concerns, and the push toward a national network are outlined with manufacturers like IBM and Burroughs named.
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Babson's Reports
U.S
National Commission On Electronics Funds Transfer
Ford
Savings and Loan Associations
U.S. Comptroller of the Currency
Savings and Loan
Federal Reserve Board
Burroughs
IBM
NCR
Panies
Babson's Reports Inc
Wellesley Hills
Massachusetts
Soviet Aeroflot crash at Moscow airport kills many on board
A Soviet Aeroflot airliner crashed on takeoff at a Moscow airport used for flights to Leningrad and Baltic states. It carried four crew and 83 passengers, with reports of a burst into flames as it went down. MASSILLON OHIO: Steel firm calculates massive 3 ply pan would be 7425 feet wide and 4070 feet deep if made as one piece.
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Stockholm
UPI
Moscow
Leningrad
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Massillon
Ohio
UPD
Republic Steel Corporation
Stainless and Special Metals Division
Bank seeks detached auxiliary teller facility in Lincoln
Columbus Bank and Trust Company applies to the Nebraska Department of Banking for a detached auxiliary teller office. The proposed location is the southwest corner of 32nd Avenue and 8th Street in Lincoln. A public hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. March 10 at the Department of Banking Lincoln office.
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Columbus Bank and Trust Company
Department of Banking
State of
Nebraska
32Nd Avenue
8Th Street
Lincoln Building
1001H Street
Lincoln
NPPD honors Columbus staff for long service
Two employees of the Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus receive service emblems. Thomas Maneely, field auditor, is cited for 15 years with a career starting as a meter reader in Grand Island in 1961 and advancing to Columbus in 1971. Dennis Grennan, generation engineer, marks five years in Columbus after joining as a performance engineer at Sheldon Station in 1971.
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Nebraska Public Power District
Columbus
Thomas Maneely
Maneely
NPPD
Grand Island
Superior
York
Dennis Grennan
Grennan
Sheldon Station
Hallam
Banjo Parlor Names Brad Nelson Manager
Brad Nelson, a 1975 UNL hotel and restaurant management graduate, was named manager of the Banjo Parlor by owner Len Fleischer. Nelson has worked with Sheraton Hotels in Omaha and in management programs at Smuggler's Inn. He is single and formerly from the Columbus area.
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Brad Nelson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Banjo Parlor
Len Fleischer
Nelson
College of Business Administration
UNL
Sheraton Hotels
Omaha
New Smuggler’s Inn
Columbus
Bellwood Co op Grain Co holds 65th annual meeting
The Farmers Co op Grain Co held its 65th annual meeting at the Bellwood School Gym with about 350 patrons and spouses. Manager Al Hanus reported sales of 7 207 656 84 and net savings of 339 339 81. Patronage details included 104 sc per bushel in, 1 sc out, 100 percent on feed, 9 percent on hardware and lumber. Ken Ebel reelected to a five year director term.
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Bellwood
Farmers Co-op Grain Company
al Hanus
Loran Schmit
Don Lehr
Omaha
Far-Mar-Co Inc
Ken Ebel
Questions and Answers on Supplemental Security Income
A reader asks about eligibility for SSI with limited savings and no income. The reply explains resources matter, threshold is 1500 dollars, and interest may affect payments. It advises contacting a local Social Security office for details and applications.
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Social Security Office
Immediate SSI aid and helipcopter export surge noted
The text says applicants can request immediate SSI help with possible up to $100 in advance and may be referred to state agencies during processing. It also reports that helicopter producers exported 420 units worth $124 million, a rise from 413 units at $85 million in 1973.
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Social Security Office
Washington
UPD - US
The
Aerospace Industries Association
Modrow and Lindaman win top IDS sales honors in campaign
Columbus residents Roger H Modrow and James Lindaman earned national recognition for sales during IDS November campaign. Modrow and Lindaman posted 310000 and 320000 in production, earning memberships in the Sales Executives Club and the President's Club as leaders among more than 3000 representatives. American Motors Service Protection Plan goes fully operational at Perkins New and Used Cars. Subaru of America reports 1975 December sales up 118 percent from 1974. Diana L Keith of Silver Creek becomes clerk at Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis after high school and coursework at McConnell School. Fairmont Foods files with the SEC a 15 million dollar convertible subordinated debentures offering due Feb 15, 1996, with proceeds earmarked for capital spending, debt retirement, and working capital.
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Columbus
Roger H. Modrow
James Lindaman
Investors Diversified Services
IDS
Modrow
Lindaman
American Motors
AMC
Perkins
Ben Perkins
Diana L. Keith
Harold Keith
Silver Creek
Northwest Airlines
Minneapolis
Minn
Silver Creek High School
McConnell School
Fairmont Foods Co
Securities and Exchange Commission
Woolworth reports 12.1 percent four week sales rise
F W Woolworth Co announces four week period ending December 23 sales of 723.32 million dollars, up 12.1 percent from 645.31 million a year earlier. Cumulative 48 weeks total 4.32503 billion dollars, up 10.3 percent from 3.91966 billion. Chairman Lester A Burcham notes the period did not include post Christmas day brisk U S and Canadian sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.W. Woolworth Co
Woolworth
U.S
Lester A. Burcham
Penn State studies to curb future corn blight losses
University Park researchers led by Dr Richard R. Nelson and Dr John A Ayers use southern corn leaf blight as a model to measure how disease level and spread affect economic damage. The study seeks thresholds for effective management and tools to detect low level pathogens in fields.
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University Park, Pa
UPI
Pennsylvania State University
Richard R. Nelson
John A. Ayers
College of Agriculture
Penn State
Nelson
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America
Tose
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