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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1998
Page
13
Japan begins its Big Bang economic reforms aimed at deregulating and rebuilding the banking system. The changes expand consumer investment and banking options, signaling a shift in how the world’s second-largest economy conducts business.
The SEC and DOJ probe the nation’s largest hospital company for potential securities violations. Columbia/HCA disclosed the investigation covers antifraud periodic reporting and internal controls, with NASD possibly joining. Also notes tax home office deduction guidance and earnings roundup for Zenith Electronics and Lone Star Steakhouse firms.
The House voted 411 to 8 to override a Supreme Court ruling and allow credit unions to include more groups in their memberships within limits. The measure, backed by Speaker Gingrich and supported by the Clinton administration, would preserve current customers and aid 70 million members amid banking industry opposition.
New data show robust growth with factory activity rising in March, the ISM index at 54.8, and February construction spending up for the third straight month. Analysts note continued strength despite Asia turmoil, with gains in housing and government construction offsetting commercial declines.
As of Wednesday close Farmers Cooperative Assn South Elevator Wheat 3.01 soybeans 6.11 milo 3.64 corn 2.28 Midland Elevator Wheat 3.04 soybeans 6.16 milo 3.70 corn 2.33 North Elevator Wheat 3.04 soybeans 6.16 milo 3.70 corn 2.33 Donat City Dodge City KS livestock quotes show steady slaughter steer and heifer values with strong week totals. St Joseph benchmarks list feeder cattle receipts and varied steer heifer prices. US hogs and cattle at Omaha market with modest shifts. New York metal prices posted for aluminum copper lead zinc tin gold silver mercury and platinum.
In Lawrence two federal credit unions, KU Credit Union and Jayhawk Credit Union, total nearly 6,000 members. Across Kansas 30 federally chartered unions serve about 67,000 members, while 118 state chartered unions number near 500,000 members and were not affected by the Supreme Court ruling.
Lawrence could gain 90 jobs from two prospective investors. A Canadian rail equipment refurbisher targets an 81,000 square-foot East Hills site or new construction while a consumer products firm searches three Lawrence sites and eight others in the Kansas City metro for a 277,000 square-foot distribution center with about 50 staff at $11 hourly.
A US PIRG study of 470 banks in 28 states shows surcharges for noncustomers using ATMs rising to 71 percent from 45 percent since 1997. The average fee climbed to 1.23 dollars, with larger banks charging more often. In Kansas 70 percent levy fees averaging 1.04 dollars. Consumer groups say the practice favors big banks, while banks cite improved service and willingness to pay.
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