GM and Chrysler to slashing dealerships nationwide
GM announces about 1,100 U.S. dealers will have franchises terminated late next year as part of a plan to cut roughly 2,600 of its 6,200 outlets. The moves, spurred by overcapacity and competition, could reduce jobs and tax revenue while potentially raising prices for buyers due to less competition. Analysts warn fewer dealers will limit consumer choice and shopping options.
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New York
Chrysler LLC
General Motors Corp
U.S
Chrysler
Ford Motor Co
Aaron Bragman
IHS Global Insight
Western Motor to Lose Chrysler Affiliation in June
A Garden City car dealer Western Motor Co. is among 789 Chrysler dealerships nationwide that will lose its affiliation by June 9 as part of Chrysler’s bankruptcy restructuring. The Kansas store, which sells Jeep, did not comment and the general manager could not be reached.
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Garden City
Chrysler
U.S
New York
Western Motor
Jeep
Kansas
Western Motor Co
Troy Nanninga
Tutor Town Mentors Kindergartners At New Outlook Academy
Kindergarten students pair with older mentors in Tutor Town built by New Outlook Academy students. Edith Scheuerman Elementary kindergartners visit thrice weekly while New Outlook students mentor twice weekly for 30 minutes.
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New Outlook Academy
New Outlook
Brad Springston
Edith Scheuerman
Tutor Town
Jesus Zamarripa
Zamarripa
Rodriguez
Stevie Strickland
Leslie Banda
Mariah Romo
Jyothi Kalarikkla
Tyler May
Kindergartner
Janessa Montez
Kayla Cruz
Board raises Holcomb superintendent to market level
The USD 363 board votes 6-1 to raise Holcomb Superintendent Robert OConnor 110000 for 2009 2010 from 90000, with a 5160 health insurance package. The decision, amid state aid cuts and budget strain, follows praise of his performance and a notion of aligning his pay with peers.
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Board of Education
Holcomb
Robert O’connor
Jon Becker
O’connor
Tim Miller
Miller
Mike Pfeifer
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Ebehlmann
Gctelegram
Lee Holcomb