Western Resources 1997 growth and deals reshape energy unit
Western Resources Inc. expands through acquisitions and alliances in 1997. It gains an 80 percent stake in Protection One by merging Westar Security with Protection One Inc. John Hayes Jr. touts a national customer base as growth driver. The ADT maneuver yields a $1.5 billion profit. An alliance with ONEOK creates Kansas Gas Service for 635,000 customers, ending Western's direct gas supply role in Kansas.
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Western Resources Inc
Kansas City Power & Light Co
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Western
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Protection One Inc
California
Protection One
ADT Ltd
ADT
Oneok Inc
ONEOK
KPL
KGB
Alliance
Kansas Gas Service
KPI
KGE
Local Holiday Closings And Sales At Small Town Shops
PGs IGHAIS corner closes for holiday. reopens Friday January 2 at 9 30. COUNTRY LIVING advertises post Christmas sale 50 off Christmas 20 off in store items at 123 S Main FR CO Recycling lists hours Monday to Friday and Saturday 10 1 at 2038 S Main 242 1176. GUYS 4 MAE S Tavern Williams burg to be closed Dec 25 January 5 reopen January 6. HALFP RICE on Precious Moments vinyl dolls bear stockings tree toppers and more. Suzie s Slikg 406 W 11th Tu Sa 10 7 PRE INVENTORY SALE double punches on fan sale items thru Dec 31 Cor Nerstone Bookstore 312A S Main.
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Suzie
Nerstone
Scream writer Kevin Williamson on teen horror appeal
Kevin Williamson explains to the New York Times why he crafted Scream and Scream 2 to attract teen audiences. He aimed to fill a market gap with a scary film populated by young characters, hoping for a splash.
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NEW York (Ap
Kevin Williamson
New York Times
Notice of Intent To Dispose of Property
Landlord Joseph S Blake Jr will dispose of all household goods and personal property from premises rented to James J Trout at 234 South Locust Ottawa. Trout may redeem by paying amount due plus reasonable expenses. Property to be disposed of on January 11, 1988 unless redeemed before.
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James J. Trout
South Locust
Ottawa
Joseph S. Blake, Jr
Net enters 1997 with rapid growth and new players
The 1997 Internet era brings rising female users, AOL expansion to 10 million, and federal debates on encryption and safety. Major mergers reshape the market as WorldCom buys MCI for 37 billion, Microsoft invests in Comcast and Apple, and high-speed cable access looms.
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Land O' Lakes Butter
IntelliQuest Information Group
Zona Research
IntelliQuest
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AOL
Dulles
Feds
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Supreme Court
Congress
FBI
Bureau
House
Todd Lappin
Wired Magazine
Commerce Department
WorldCom Inc
MCI Communication Corp
U.S
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Microsoft Corp
Comcast Corp
Microsoft
Apple Corp
Apple
Bill Gates
Justice Department
Rupert Murdoch
News Corp
New York Times
The
Wall Street Journal
Net
Dorothy
Memorial services for Teghtmeyer in Chico and Cunningh am in Lawrence
Obituaries report the deaths of Steven Lee Teghtmeyer 50 Chico California and Glen E Cunningham 49 Lawrence Kansas with funeral services planned. Teghtmeyer a Navy veteran retired as a master chief earned multiple medals and resided in Chico after 1994. Cunningham a Lawrence native former Ottawa resident worked in university housing and other local jobs. Both notices list survivors and service details.
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Steven L. Teghtmeyer
Chico
Calif
Steven Lee “Teght” Teghtmeyer
Ottawa
Newton-Bracewell Memorial Mausoleum
F.E
Betty
Cyre) Teghtmeyer
U.S. Navy
Jacksonville
Fla
Rota
Spain
Virginia Beach
Princess Anne High School
Ottawa University
Naval Strike Warfare Center
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Nev
Fleet Reserve Association
Aero Union Corporation
Rosemary
Sacramento
James
San Diego
Janet Teghtmeyer
Anita Dudley
Don
Gary
Glen E. Cunningham
Lawrence
Glen E
Boozer" Cunningham
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
University of Kansas
Bowersock Mills
Stockleys van Camp
Lawrence Heights
20mTNINGSS Southeast Rain Sweep
A trough system will slide through the Southeast today bringing steady rain from South Salina to eastern Maryland. Wet conditions and potential minor travel delays are expected as the front moves offshore tonight.
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South
Salina
Maryland
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