Miller beer tops Chicago market in 1988 share swap
United Press International reports Miller Brewing Co has the leading Chicago beer market share at nearly 34 percent, overtaking G Heileman. Heileman’s share drops from 40 percent in 1984 to about 26-27 percent this year, while Anheuser-Busch projects 17.5 percent. Old Style remains the top Heileman brand at about 21.6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Brewing Co
Chicago
G. Heileman Brewing Company
Anheuser-Busch Inc
Miller
la Crosse
Wis
Heileman
Wheat Belt Receives $219 Million in Disaster Aid
Washington reports six Wheat Belt states have drawn $219 million under this year’s farm disaster law, about 68 percent of total aid. The bill targets weather losses with a compensatory formula. Texas leads with $67.2 million, followed by Kansas, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 91,127 farmers aided by December. Most aid issued as redeemable certificates totaling $287.8 million, with $31.8 million in cash.
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Washington
Wheat Belt
Corn Belt
Agriculture Department
Texas
Kansas
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Nebraska
South Dakota
Rock River Valley business notes include medical and retail moves
In Hershey Pa Dr Michael J Wessels of Dixon attended the 19th Annual Hershey Surgical Seminar for podiatric medicine, a four day event attracting over 700 doctors. Wade Corbitt and Bob Cheatham of Farmers Lumber Supplies attended the Hardware Wholesalers Merchandise Market in Indianapolis where 6 000 retailers toured 1 100 booths. Bernauer promoted to vice president and treasurer of Walgreens Co effective February 1, reporting to Charles D Hunter. Walgreens operates 1 500 stores in 28 states and Puerto Rico with 1989 sales of 5 38 billion.
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Wessels
Hershey
Michael J. Wessels
Dixon
Pennsylvania Pediatric Medical Association
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Corbitt
Cheatham
Wade Corbitt
Bob Cheatham
Farmer’s Lumber & Supply
Hardware Wholesalers, Inc
Indianapolis
Ind
HWI
Bernauer
Charles D. Hunter
Walgreen Co
WAG
U.S
Puerto Rico
Japan's November trade surplus falls sharply
Japan reports a November global merchandise trade surplus of 3.53 billion, down 24.2 percent from October and 46.2 percent year on year, the steepest decline since 1982. Exports slipped 2.9 percent while imports surged 14.8 percent, driven by crude oil purchases. U S trade deficit narrows with an 7.1 percent drop in surplus to 3.57 billion. The U S remains Japan's largest partner with 34.7 percent of exports, and crude prices averaged 17.41 dollars per barrel in November.
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Tokyo
UPI
United States
Japan
Finance Ministry
U.S
Commuter Products founder Yee turns freeway idea into catalog
Emeryville based Commuter Products Corp launched by Mable F. Yee after a two hour Interstate 880 crawl. The 9,000 square foot operation sells road friendly gadgets from auto starters to a Portafax, car fridges and emergency kits. Best sellers include AutoCommand remote starter and a beeping electronic wallet. The firm began with 250000 investment in 1989.
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Emeryville
Calif
UPI
Mable F. Yee
Commuter Products Corp
Yee
Golden State
Berkeley
Mountain View
Supermac Technology
America
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Mercy Health Care Professionals, Inc
E. 3Rd St
Sterling
Mercy
Dixon Radio Shack
Plaza North
Sterling Northland Mall
Peter
Santa Claus
2Nd St
Rock
Rock River Valley
Centel Net
Illinois
Centel
Central Telephone Company of
Georgia
Los Angeles
California
A. R. Comba
Main Street
Princeton
Meduels
Galena
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