Allen expands multimedia empire with Falcon Communications buy
Microsoft co founder Paul Allen agreed to acquire Falcon Communications for 3.6 billion dollars, boosting Charter Communications to 5.5 million subscribers and creating a major U S cable operator. The move accelerates his Wired World strategy including Go2ZNet and High Speed Access, with holdings in Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers. Falcon, focused in California and nearby regions, gains finance and tech support to upgrade lines.
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Paul Allen Moves on Falcon Communications Deal
Paul Allen announced a deal to acquire Falcon Communications, aiming to make Inc. the nation’s fourth largest cable company. The report also notes Allen’s prior investments and stakes, including the Seattle Seahawks purchase in 1997, and holdings in High Speed Access Corp, Beyond.com, DreamWorks SKG, and other ventures.
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Lincoln Blackwood and new Ford line roll from Kansas City plant
Ford announces Lincoln Blackwood production at Kansas City assembly starting 2000 with a high end four door pickup and a 40,000 dollar price. The plant also to start a new midyear small sport utility and the F 150 SuperCrew in December. Missouri Governor Carnahan attends the announcement as DaimlerChrysler plans expansion at Fenton.
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Kansas shifts toward white wheat in coming years
Scott Friedland of Farmland Industries says Kansas wheat will move from red to white, reaching 20 percent by 2001 and majority white within five years. He projects $1.5 to $2 million in extra farmer income in Wright area if white wheat earns 25 cents more per bushel. Domestic mills resist higher prices. overseas markets, especially Asia, demand white wheat for noodles. ADM Milling’s David Green notes white wheat blends easily but may not command a premium. White flour could appeal to children for lighter bread and extra fiber.
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Local Market Report and Kansas Feedlot Sales Details
Market prices from Farmer's Cooperative Aisit and North Elevator show wheat soybeans milo and corn values with USDA def payment notes. Dopee City Kansas feedlot sales Wednesday report 45,300 head confirmed slaughters 20,500 steers 24,800 heifers and total 77,400 for the week including 21,800 contracted.
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Feeder cattle and hog price quotations from St Joseph Missouri and New York metals
Quotation roundup shows feeder cattle steady on light test with steers 513-534 pounds at 83.00-85.00 and hogs down 50 on Tuesday. Cattle weights and heifers listed with prices. New York metal prices given for aluminum lead zinc gold silver and platinum with daily quotes.
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