Should U.S. measure up to rest of world?
Detroit report notes World War I era song about a mother watching her son march. It discusses U.S. measurement left in inches feet miles versus international metric system and the costs and challenges of switching, citing Ford Firestone and experts who warn of long transition and needed school reeducation.
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U.S
World
Detroit
UPD
United States
Ford Motor Company
Argentina
Mexico
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
K. L. Campbell
Firestone
J. E. Gleck
Ford
Gieck
New use for laser technology boosts industrial power
Sylvania Electric Products announces a new generation of lasers for practical industrial power. The initial unit is a 1000 watt carbon dioxide continuous wave laser about the size of an office desk. A technician in Mountain View adjusts a mirror to direct the infrared beam onto the center block, with the laser illuminated to the right.
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Sylvania Electric Products Inc
Sylvania
Mountain View
Hidden Costs Threaten New Business Startups and Mortality
A veteran executive warns that many top corporate leaders misjudge the hidden costs of starting a business. Taxes, leases, utilities, furnishing, and professional services drain capital, provoking high failure rates. He urges tax preferences, affordable advisory firms, and tighter spending to boost early survival and economic vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Boom in personal care market fuels unisex trend
UPI reports a booming personal care market as women shave and men use cologne or hair sprays. Analysts note a shift toward unisex products, with women's shavers and men's toiletries driving growth and multibillion dollar sales in 1968 and projections for strong 1969 figures.
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New York
UPI
Ward A
Richard Q. Kress
North American
Widow warned against risky mutual fund plan in 1907 advice column
A widow aged 61 seeks guidance on a ten year contractual mutual fund plan after selling her house. The columnist cautions that such sales pitches target elderly investors, notes legal and regulatory risk, and warns she should not commit to a long term fund with large upfront charges. He advises conservative, gradual investing and to heed her children's counsel.
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Ings
Congress
Financial Highlights Sunday September 14 1969
Financial highlights for Sunday September 14 1969 cover market performance and notable quotes. The brief notes key stock movements and sector leaders with concise figures and context for investors.
Club Management Careers Need Diverse Skills and Challenge
The piece argues club managers require broad expertise beyond hospitality, noting a Hungarian diplomat turned Illinois club operator while mapping the industry’s scope. It contrasts perceptions of glamour with the reality of executives handling substantial business volumes across about 5500 private clubs including country, athletic, town, luncheon, university, and industry specific clubs.
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Pacade Folly
The Club Manager Career Path and Earnings
A feature on club management outlines job roles from one man operations to large organizations with many departments. Earnings range from about $3,000 to over $15,000, with openings rising slowly. preparation emphasizes experience, people skills, and a CMAA certification path.
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Club Managers Association of America
CMAA
Alsthough
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