Doomsday forecasts questioned by economists and critics
Experts challenge Cairo population bomb findings and global doomsday forecasts. They argue resources are more available, per capita food production rises, and price trends show wealth creation from growth. Critics cite past alarms from Rome 1972 and Earth Summit 1982 and note evidence is incomplete.
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Cairo
Thomas Lambert
Washington University
Center For the Study of American Business
Lambert
Club of
Rome
Rio de Janeiro
Institute For Policy Innovation
Lewisville
Texas
Stephen Moore
U.S
Lawrence public schools ranked 90th nationwide in Expansion Management study
Lawrence public schools placed 90th among U S districts, behind three Johnson County districts and tied with Kansas City Mo, with mixed reactions from chamber officials. Kevin Walker noted being top 100 signals quality, while Bob Taylor questioned cross year comparisons and criteria.
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Lawrence
Johnson County
Kansas City
Expansion Management
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Walker
Chamber
Walker
Blue Valley
Shawnee Mission
Olathe
Executive Management
Overland Park
Bob Taylor
The
Taylor
Mercantile Bancorporation to merge with Central Mortgage
Mercantile Bancorporation plans to merge with Central Mortgage Bancshares in Kansas City. Central Mortgage has 629 million in assets, four banks and 17 offices in Missouri. Shareholders receive 2,625,533 Mercantile shares. Mercantile may acquire 19.9 percent of Central Mortgage under conditions. Merger target completion in early 1995 pending approvals. Investor plan to bid for Borden Inc. also noted.
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Mercantile Bancorporation Inc
Mercantile Bank of
Mercantile
Kazarian seeks major value play in Borden deal
Kazarian's Japonica Partners tells Borden chairman it aims for a significant transaction to create more value than KKR's $14.25 a share offer. The plan proposes paying $16 to $18 per Borden share, while KKR's bid equates to about $2 billion via its stake in RJR Nabisco Holdings. The FTC accuses Dillard's of unlawful credit card collection tactics, including unverified charges and reporting negative data to bureaus.
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Kazarian
Japonica Partners
Borden
Frank J. Tasco
KKR
RJR Nabisco Holdings
Federal Trade Commission
Dillard Department Stores Inc
Dillard’s
Little Rock
Ark
FTC
Midland markets and livestock quotes across multiple markets
Morning market round up shows Midland Elevator quotes for Wheat 3.77, Corn 2.08, Milo 3.32, Soybeans 5.29. Omana NE livestock quotations list hog bids with 1000 head receipts, cattle and calves absent, and sows steady to down. St Joseph and Dodge City reports show varied hog and steer pricing with week-to-date sales totals and weights. Nonferrous metals and precious metals are listed with spot and contract prices from New York and London exchanges. Rates from Commerce Bank KC provide interbank context.
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Midland Elevator
Omana
Nes
Usna
Omaha
U.S
St. Joseph
St. Josefa
Dodge City
Rates Rise Fears Drive Stocks Down Amid Data
New fears of higher rates spread as analyst Wayne Angell, ex Fed governor and Bear Stearns economist, signals a 60 percent chance of policy tightening next Tuesday. Dow Industrials slide 17.49, while housing starts rise 2.1 percent in August. Bond prices fall and inflation fears grow as single family housing dips.
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New York
Wayne Angell
Federal Reserve
Bear, Stearns Cos
Fed
Angell
Treasury
Arby's bids for seafood franchise merger with Long John Silver’s
Triarc Companies will acquire Long John Silver’s Restarts Inc. for 525 million, uniting Arby’s 2800 outlets with the 1450-unit seafood chain to pursue a dual-branding model. Analysts see it as a major fast-food merger, boosting Triarc’s rank and potential synergies.
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Triarc Companies
Arby's Inc
Long John Silver's
Restarts Inc
Arby’s
Thare
Triarc
Ron Paul
Technomic Inc
Chicago
Allan Kaplan
Merrill Lynch & Cao
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Money Watch
Ted Ress
Magazine
Paul B. Kazarian
Borden Inc
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co
Dillard's
Journal-World
D Prey
Allied Si
NPC
Applebee's
Buckle Inc
Ms O'Reilly
Payless Cash Cameo Inti
Tc Penney Si
Bys
Casey's
Pepsico
CommBan
Quaker
Dayton-Hu
Flemins
Sallie Mae
FMC
Santa Fi
Sealigh
Goodyear
Or Bay
Sears
Sthwest Bell
Kmart
Omaha Livestock
London Metal Exch
Wed
Pera
Handy & Harman
Comex
N.Y
Commerce Bank of
N.A
Commerce Bank
Canada
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Switzerland
Jim Solloway
Argus Research
New York Stock Exchange
Ar - Niehoff Htg. & Air, Inc
Marx Brothers
Bank IV
FDIC
Bank TV
Kansas, N.A
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