Area growth continues in south central Kansas
Kansas Gas and Electric reports 1 556 new customers in first four months as 1976 construction plans call for 104 million in spending this year and 690 million over five years. President Ralph P. Fiebach cites mild weather, rising revenues and higher rates to fund new power plants using coal and uranium.
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Hesston Appoints Larry J. Fowler Public Relations Chief
Larry J. Fowler is named corporate public relations supervisor at Hesston Corp. He previously served four years as dean of information and development at Claremore Junior College Oklahoma and headed the media program at Colby Junior College Kansas. Fowler raised over 20 million dollars in funding, led the Heritage Hill recreation project, and created the Hank Thompson School of Country Music. He holds B S and M S degrees from Emporia State and has several honors including Outstanding Educators of America 1970 and Who's Who in American Education 1967. He and his family will move to Hesston from Claremore.
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Katherine's Remodels at Main Store on Interim Alterations
Katherine Hanna owner of Katherine's at 615 Main says the women’s ready-to-wear shop is being completely remodeled. A mezzanine is added for alterations, an office, and employee lounge now on the first floor. Front will be new and completion is mid July.
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Cars Drive Economy In 1976 Boom With Record Demand
AP analyzes a surge in car sales shaping the 1976 economy. GM chairman Thomas Murphy raises forecasts from 10.25 million cars and 3 million trucks to at least 10.5 million cars and over 3 million trucks as demand remains strong. High fuel prices, shortages fears, and environmental concerns fail to dampen buyers.
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Kansas Gas and Electric declares quarterly dividend
Kansas Gas and Electric Company directors declare a 42 cent per share quarterly dividend payable June 30 to holders of record June 9. Usual preferred stock dividends will be paid July 1. Directors also authorize up to 25 million dollars in first mortgage bonds and 25 million dollars in preferred stock.
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