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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2004
Page
3
Michael Ramsey, Kenneth Lay's attorney, says his client will never be indicted in the Enron collapse. He notes he asked prosecutors for an update after weekend reports claimed an imminent indictment and hopes to meet with officials soon. Justice officials did not comment.
Wachovia Corp will acquire SouthTrust Corp in a 14.3 billion deal to form the largest bank in the Southeast with about 464 billion dollars in assets and 76 billion dollars market value. The merger would end the SouthTrust name, add 130 to 150 branches, and close in Q4.
Pilgrim Baxter & Associates agreed to return 40 million to investors and pay 50 million in penalties after improper trading allegations. Regulators say the mutual fund firm allowed certain clients to market time despite policies against it, constituting fraud by enabling short-term traders while discouraging the practice.
The average retail price for regular unleaded dropped to 1.937 dollars per gallon, down 4.8 cents in the week. Midwest declines led the slide while West Coast prices remained highest at 2.20 dollars per gallon. AAA cites Lawrence at 1.86, gaining from last month but above a year ago.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America has withheld a study on relocating its Lawrence headquarters since 2002. CEO Steve Mona said the board received the report from a 1-member group and will not release conclusions until after a July or August meeting, with a two-thirds membership vote required for any move at the 2006 annual meeting.
Borders Group Inc opens urban stores in Chicago San Francisco and Detroit aiming to spark redevelopment. Detroit site on Compuware ground floor amid shuttered shops. executives note urban outlets boost profits though sales figures are not disclosed. Clips from developers and customers highlight downtown bookstore buzz.
Kansas Corporation Commissioner John Wine said he probably won't be reappointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission. His term ended March 15 and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has yet to name a replacement, with several candidates mentioned such as Glenda Cafer Donald Schnacke and Kerry Patrick.
Local elevators report wheat at 3.54, corn 2.50, milo 2.35, soybeans 8.83 or 8.88 depending on depot. CBOT soybeans rise to 8.88 and wheat at 3.54 1/4. July corn flat at 2.74 1/2, oats up to 1.43 1/4. CME metals show aluminum 78.1 cents, zinc 48.79, gold 394.00, silver 5858, platinum 815.00 per unit.
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