Sears posts loss for quarter after merger
Sears Holdings Corp, created by the March 24 acquisition of Sears Roebuck and Co. by Kmart, reported a 9 million loss for the February to April period. The result includes a 90 million charge for inventory cost accounting changes, leaving a nominal profit of 81 million before the charge.
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United to abandon Denver baggage system chaos
United Airlines will drop the automated baggage handling system at Denver International Airport after more than ten years of trouble. The switch to a manual system by year end aims to cut operating costs by about one million dollars monthly as the carrier seeks to emerge from bankruptcy protection.
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Aquila disputes KCC staff report on assets and debt
Aquila Inc. rebutted a Kansas Corporation Commission staff report stating the utility faces grave financial risk and could file for bankruptcy, and that it cannot reach investment grade debt by February 2006. Aquila criticized the report as flawed and ignored its restructuring plan including recent asset sales.
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Contact Us Mark Fagan Business Editor
Mark Fagan, business editor at the Kansas City newspaper, provides contact details for readers to reach the business desk. Include phone line 832-7188 and email address mfagan ljworld.com for story tips and inquiries.
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Kansas Rural Life Task Force seeks two towns for growth pilot
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius Rural Life Task Force seeks two communities with under 2,000 residents for a two year pilot to identify growth solutions. Mentoring and barrier removal offered but no funds. the model may apply to clusters of towns or niche businesses. Inman resident Marci Penner notes hands on help and training.
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Rural Life Task Force invites applicants in Kansas
Communities including Wellsville with 1,600 residents may apply to participate in the Rural Life Task Force project. Applications are due by July 15, with selections expected to be announced November 15. For more details visit ksgovernor.org workgroups htf.htm. Staff writer Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785 354 4222.
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GM to cut 25,000 U.S. jobs by 2008 at GM plants
GM chairman Rick Wagoner told shareholders at the 97th annual meeting in Delaware that the automaker will close plants and eliminate about 25,000 manufacturing jobs in the United States by 2008 to restore profitability. The plan aims for roughly $2.5 billion in annual savings as GM fights to regain U.S. market share amid losses and competition from Toyota and Nissan.
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Lawrence firms win Commerce Merit Awards in Kansas
Four Lawrence companies Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Prosoco Z s Divine Espresso and The World Company were among 274 firms honored by the Kansas Department of Commerce for economic development quality training and community contributions. The awards were presented at the East Central Region ceremony in Kansas City Kansas with nominations from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. Watco Cos of Pittsburg won the Governor's Award of Excellence last week in Topeka.
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Commodities mixed as grain and livestock futures slip
Chicago Board of Trade soybeans and grain futures edged lower on Tuesday with wheat down and corn little changed while oats rose. Livestock futures moved varies with live cattle slipping, feeder cattle rising, hogs down, and pork bellies down as markets paused. Local elevator quotes show mixed prices for wheat, corn, milo, and soybeans across Ottawa Edgerton Overbrook Lawrence Pauline and Midland stations. Nonferrous metals held spot prices with gold, silver, and platinum listed.
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