AT&T Faces Unions and Transition After Bell Breakup
Two years after the Bell System breakup AT&T confronts labor unions seeking job security while negotiating new contracts. The company wages a $400 million campaign for long distance customers as James Olson is poised to succeed retiring chairman Charles L. Brown amid a shifting competitive landscape and ongoing equal access voting.
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New York
Bell System
At&t
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Wall Street
Charles L. Brown
Brown
Kenneth Leon
L.F. Rothschild
Unterberg
Towbin
Olson
Mr. Brown
Peter the Great
Charlie”’ Brown
MCI Communications Corp
AT&T Chairman Charles Brown Discusses Market Share and Divestiture
AT&T Chairman Charles Brown notes the company held about 79 percent of long distance traffic at end of 1985, compares to 91 percent pre divestiture, cites competitive cost advantages, and reflects on AT&T's Fortune 500 drop after the 1984 divestiture of Bell System units and the rise of seven regional Baby Bells.
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GTE Corp
Sprint
At&t
Mary Johnston
Yankee Group
Boston
Bell System
Prices rebound as oil slips to multi-year lows
U.S. oil prices surged on futures after a slide to $9.75 and $11.27 on the NYME as analysts link gains to Bush's Saudi outreach and expectations Saudi output cuts. Brent fell to $9.70, the lowest since 1973, amid concerns over domestic production and inflation.
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Saudi Arabia
West Texas
U.S
New York Mercantile Exchange
Europe
Britain
Brent North Sea
George Bush
Middle East
Washington
Reagan
William Randol
First Boston Corp
Angover
Peter Beutel
Rudolf Wolff Energy Inc
Comic Relief Effort Garners $2.4 Million
Universal City California AP reports Comic Relief raised 2.4 million for the homeless across 18 cities. Pledges reach 5 000 daily. 2.1 million from phone pledges and 345 000 from ticket sales at the amphitheater. Distribution expected in 3 to 4 months via St. Vincent's Hospital and Comic Relief directors.
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Universal City
Calif
Comic Relief
Universal
Comic Relief Inc
Zmuda
Dennis Albaugh
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York City
Albaugh
Burton's Public Service Drive Led to Police Duty
Cpl. David J. Burton, 33, joined Aiken Department of Public Safety out of a desire to work with the public. He has served 50 years with the department after time with EMS and values helping people while solving problems, though paperwork remains his least favorite part. He notes his role blends police and fire duties and recalls a standout event from his career.
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Cpl
David J. Burton
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Cpl. Burton
Department
Emergency Medical Service
EMS
Public Safety
Burton
Know Your Officer Reflects on Tragic Fire Case
Cpl. Burton, who knew the family, recalls the case of a small child burned and later dead, saying the job has both good and bad points. He notes his aim to help people and do the community some good despite tougher incidents.
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Cpl. Burton
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Ralph Lauren
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Aiken
Kalmia Plaza
Elizabeth Arden
Arden
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