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Focuses on the merger of Central Bancorp. and Norwest Corp. Implications for the banking industry in Texas; Deal between Boatmen's-NationsBank.

Reports that Norwest Corp.'s Norwest Bank Fort Worth President and Chief Executive Officer John Gavin has been named president and regional manager of community banking for Wells Fargo Co.'s market in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. Terms of Norwest's acquisition deal with Wells Fargo; Management team of the merged banking company; Gavin's roles and responsibilities; Management plan for the bank's operations in the area.

Addresses issues relating to merger of Wells Fargo Corp. and Norwest Corp. Richard Kovacevich and Paul Hazen as presidents and chairmen, respectively; Effect of differences in corporate cultures; Comparison of business models used in expansion.

Looks at the skepticism expressed by business analysts about the success of the merger of Wells Fargo & Co. and Norwest Corp. in the United States. Differences between the corporate cultures of the two banks according to Genesis Group analyst Dale Terry; Efforts taken by the management teams to reconcile their differences.

Announces the acquisition of the Central Bancorp. by Norwest Corp. for $215 million. Terms of the deal; Significance of the merger announcement; Background on the bank's strategy.

Presents new items about the banking industry in Texas. Debut of Grandbury-based Heritage National Bank's PC/Home banking product; Naming of Norwest Corporation to The Wall Street Journal Shareholder Scorecard honor roll for its outstanding stock performance; Forecasts on the federal income tax filings by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

Reports that the Fort Worth medical imaging center has closed after its owner, Trans America International Incorporated filed bankruptcy, following a failed expansion attempt. Reason why the company filed for bankruptcy; Listed liabilities of the company; Norwest Bank and Mar Cap Corporation as the main creditors of the company.

Discusses the rejected acquisition of Norwest Bank and Woodhaven National Bank by stockholders of Norwest. Details on the unclosed acquisition; Plans of Woodhaven as disclosed by bank president Ron Casey; Comment of John Gavin of Norwest on the unclosed deal.

Reports on an imminent merger between Norwest Bank and Fidelity National Bank. When the merger is expected to be completed; Advantages of the merger to Norwest; Reference to other acquisitions completed by Fidelity.

Reports on Norwest Corp.'s acquisition of Franklin Federal Bancorp, a thrift bank owned by ClubCorp International.