Menzel Pushes Drip Irrigation Revolution Worldwide
Clarence Zaitz reports from San Diego on Bill Menzel chief of Reed International’s irrigation division, selling a high tech drip irrigation system that uses plastics, satellites, sensors, and field processors to cut water use and raise yields. Reed claims 70 percent of global drip irrigation and aims to expand despite upfront costs for farmers.
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San Diego
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Australia
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Business outlook tied to Carter energy plan delays and doubt
Inflation fears, higher rates, and Mideast and Africa tensions damp capital outlays while Congress debates Carter energy proposals. Business seeks clues on energy policy and incentives, with mixed views on conservation, taxes on gas guzzlers, and potential impacts on productivity and investment.
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Carter
Carter Energy
Department of Energy
Interior
Energy Departments
Bank director elevates Frederick H Zack to VP role
Frederick H Zack was elected vice president in the administrative division of Texas Bank & Trust Co of Dallas after transferring from U S National Bank of Omaha where he led personal banking services He is a Creighton University business graduate and former Duncan resident Frontier Airlines reports record May traffic with a 14 1 percent rise in revenue passenger miles and a 15 7 percent jump in available seat miles The May load factor fell to 54 percent from 47 percent year earlier
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Dallas
Frederick Hi. Zack
Tack
Texas Bank
U.S. National Bank of Omaha
Creighton University
Omaha
Duncan
Frontier Airlines
Frontier
Hondo mayor cites unemployment rule to seek funds
In Hondo Texas, Mayor Woodrow Glass cock Jr. says cities with low jobless rates miss federal funds for a clic center. He cites Columbus Nebraska figures showing 3 percent unemployment and argues adding 180 shiftless residents could qualify the city for aid.
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Hondo, Tex
UPI
Woodrow Glasscock, Jr
Russcock
Glasscock
Hondo
Carter
Glassock
Three attend June clinic for Powder Puff Insurance
Three women from Columbus attended a Powder Puff Insurance Clinic in Grand Island on June 9 sponsored by the Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska. Sheryl Michener, Benny Olson, and Mary Kay Wlaschin participated, discussing policy programs as President Carter faced proposals.
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Columbus
Grand Island
Professional Insurance Agents
Nebraska
Sheryl Michener
Austin-Campbell Realty Co
Benny Olson
Becher Curry Co
Mary Kay Wlaschin
Latte
Coyle feted for 30 years of service milestone
Bob Coyle, senior engineering technician for the Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus, was honored with an emblem marking 30 years of service. His career began as a Lincoln helper in 1947, with a 1948 apprenticeship and promotions through 1949, 1965, and 1972 before reaching his current post. unrelated town politics and unemployment discussions in Hondo are also noted.
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Bob Coyle
Nebraska
Keith Johnson Named Manager At Commercial Federal Norfolk
Keith Johnson promoted to manager of the downtown Norfolk office replacing Bob Huber who led the office since 1967. Johnson, a Columbus native who lived there 1968 to 1970, joined Commercial Federal Norfolk in October 1971 with wife Julie from Plainview and their three children Dorie Low and Mindy. He serves on local boards including Northeast Nebraska Homebuilders and Christ Lutheran School.
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Bob Huber
Norfolk
Inavcral Federal Savings
Johnson
Northeast Nebraskay Homebuilders
Christ Lutheran School
Edwin Johnsen
Plainview
Carter Policy Forecast Faces Debates and Delays
The analysis suggests Carter conservation measures will survive congressional scrutiny while tax provisions may be scaled down or delayed. Domestic energy development and research funding face added congressional stress, potentially delaying balanced policy. Once uncertainties clear, business will adjust.
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