Industry Sees Alcoholism Cost Industry Billions
An industry wide shift cuts losses from alcoholism as firms move from firing to treatment. Allis Chalmers, Dupont, Metropolitan Life and others report lower absenteeism and higher recovery through AA programs, counseling, and external centers. The article notes WWII driven urgency, private treatment, and success rates from multiple companies.
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Allis-Chalmers
Miekarek
Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Consolidated Edison
New York University
Arnold Zentner
Fuddy-Duddy Critiques Manhattan Change Over Banks
A New Yorker laments midtown transformation from brownstones and outdoor cafes to 40 story towers and three banks. He recalls Vanderbilt mansions, Rockettes, and lively streets, arguing progress erodes character while defending his fuddy-duddy stance.
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mid-Manhattan
Wall Street
Don’t Know About Singer’s Arrest in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police and the U S Consulate said they have no record that jazz singer Ernestine Anderson was arrested or jailed in Hong Kong. The 33 year old performer checked out of her hotel last week after a series of performances and was believed to have departed for the United States.
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Hong Kong
Montrose Girl Advances As Princess Kay Finalist
Lois Strandquist, 17, of Montrose was named the 10th Princess Kay finalist from a field of 24 at the Region 4 dairy day in St. Cloud. The field will be completed tonight at Lewisville before 11 girls compete at the Minnesota State Fair for the state dairy honor. Harold Fiedler and Gerald Hayes won top prizes in the 4 H and Future Farmers cattle show, while showmanship went to Robert Blake and Don Streiff. A Holstein cow owned by Dennis Denker of Cambridge calved during the show.
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Lois Strandquist
St. Cloud
Lewisville
Minnesota
Princess Kay
Harold Fiedler
Sauk Center
Gerald Hayes
Pierz
Robert Blake
Princeton
Don Streiff
Buffalo
Britain cuts uranium production after surplus for weapons
The British government announced it possesses enough enriched uranium for its nuclear weapons program to reduce future production. The move signals a shift in policy as sustained stockpile levels meet demand and extend the timeline for new enrichment work.
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London
Ink Thrower Apprehended After Da Vinci Drawing Incident
German artist Franz Weng, 56, was detained in London after hurling a bottle of ink at a National Gallery drawing valued at about 2 million pounds. The bottle bounced off a plastic shield, causing negligible damage and he faces malicious mischief charges.
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London
Franz Weng
National Gallery
Leonardo da Vinci
Wong
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Allis - Chalmers
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Milwaukee
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Texas
Suc
Tremaine Robinson
Clyde C. Greene Jr
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Medical Department
Karl
J. Thomson
Metropolitan Life
New York
Rockefeller Center
Old Lady Vanderbilt
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Radio City Music Hall
Vanderbilt
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Montrose
ST. Cloud, Minn
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Cambridge
1St Avenue SW
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BYU
Sale
Oakland Ave
Fey
Eqie
Tru
Oakland Avenue
Goodman Jewelers
4 Werp
Belgium
Enim Cet
Waltham Watches
Elgin
Bulova
Ladi Elgin
Ledi Elgin
Ladies Bulova
Night Star
Afloat
Stetson
Mac
Lloyd's
F&f
Lodi Bulov
Decorat
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Ea Meakin
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