Water sealing complaints warn homeowners in Kansas
Attorney General Carla Stovall urges homeowners to hire qualified engineers or established firms for waterproofing after numerous complaints about Jerry Johnson Construction and National Waterproofing. A January 1995 consent judgment barred their involvement in pressure pumping waterproofing, yet reports continue.
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Kansas
Carla Stovall
Stovall
Jerry Johnson Construction
National Waterproofing
Local Stocks and Market Update Notice
Stocks of local interest are listed with dial codes for quotes. Prices are as of 11 a.m. CDT with a market wrapup promised in Saturday’s Journal-World.
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Journal-World
Justice Department won't block Windows 95 launch Aug 24
The Justice Department said it will take no action to block Microsoft Corp. Windows 95 before its August 24 launch but will continue its antitrust probe. Officials noted the move helps Microsoft and tech firms while experts warn the case could still lead to later action or injunctions if violations are found. Microsoft and retailers express relief and announce price details.
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Justice Department
Microsoft Corp
Microsoft
Erin Carney
Microsoft Network
America Online
Prodigy
CompuServe
New York
Linda Blumkin
Carney
Terence Strom
Egghead Software
Issaquah, Wash
Robert Ward
Cohen
RJR
Standard & Poor's Inc
Microsoft leads rally on Windows 95 decision
Technology stocks rose on Wall Street after the Justice Department chose not to block Windows 95 release. Microsoft gained about 4.6 percent to 98.50 amid speculation about PC stocks. officials stressed the probe continues with no enforcement decision before August 24. Industry figures called the action a relief easing market jitters.
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Wall Street
Justice Department
Microsoft
Midland and St Joseph Market Roundup on Farm Goods and Metals
Local market notes present morning quotes for Midland elevators with wheat at 4.55, corn 2.83, milo 4.66, soybeans 5.86. Omaha market reports hogs at 49.00 for 230-250 lb and related weights. cattle and calves limited. spring lambs 83.00-85.00 for 100-120 lb. St. Joseph listings show hogs 48.00-48.50 for 230-270 lb, cattle trade quiet at Dodge City, and nonferrous metals prices in New York and London futures. Foreign exchange notes and gold price movements summarized.
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Midland
Omana
Nes
Usba
Omaha
U.S
Kans Tech fund Kaw Holdings makes first three investments
Kaw Holdings Inc the for profit seed fund of Kansas Innovation Corp made its initial investments in three Lawrence startups BioScience Innovations Hanuman II Corp and H E L P Innovations Each received between 30000 and 50000 dollars to cover early needs such as office space staffing and R D The investments aim to help these tech firms advance product development and attract further funding Kansas Innovation as a non profit group backs startups with space business help and guidance
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Kansas Innovation Corp
Kaw Holdings Inc
Lawrence
BioScience Innovations
Hanuman II Corp
H.E.L.P. Innovations
Raw Holdings
Curtis Marsh
Marsh
Kaw Holdings
Kansas Innovation
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp
Manhattan
Wichita
Kansas University
Higuchi Biosciences Center
Center For Excellence
H.E.L.P. Innovations Network
Takeover talk returns for RJR Nabisco again
Rumors of another leveraged buyout swirl around RJR Nabisco Holdings as shares flag and debt looms. Analysts like Gary Black and ex-CEO Ross Johnson see potential, but financing hurdles, ongoing tobacco litigation, and antitrust scrutiny temper optimism. Prospective buyers would need about 11.5 billion to launch, with Nabisco’s Nabisco Holdings assets and preferred shares shaping the bid.
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RJR Nabisco Holding Corp
RJR
Gary Black
Sanford C. Bernstein
Johnson
Bionaire Inc
RJR Nabisco
Black
Bennett S. LeBow
Ronald O. Perelman
Bernstein
Philip Morris Cos
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co
Nabisco Holdings Corp
David Parsons
Usaa Investment Management Co
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