Volvo chief urges focus on blue collar work conditions
Pehr Gyllenhammar of Volvo challenged American industrialists to improve worker environment beyond union talks. He described reforms replacing conveyer belts with self-contained work groups, boosting mobility, initiative, and social interaction while balancing production and cost. Also panelist Eli Ginzberg discussed Adam Smith’s enduring relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N.H
Pehr Gyllenhammar
A.B. Volvo
Volvo
Amos Tuck
United States
Sweden
Valvo
Gyllenhammar
Columbia
Eli Ginzberg
Adam Smith
Arlington Tranquil Chamber Promotion Draws Attention
Arlington promotes its image with a two color brochure produced by Thompson Inc costing 800 dollars for 15 000 copies designed by Tom Weakley. The brochure aims to market Arlington to New England chambers Vermont centers and New York Rockefeller Center with mailouts and display boxes. It highlights attractions and promises sparkling clean air covered bridge swimming and deer grazing while touting Arlington as the Vermont you've been looking for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson, Inc
Manchester
Candle
Tom Weakley
Ray Merrigan
Griffin
Chambers of Commerce
New England
Vermont
Brattleboro
Montreal
Highgate Springs
Rockefeller Center
N.Y
Arlington
Bennington Property Transfers Recorded in Bennington
May 28 through June 4 transfers list from the town clerk shows multiple parcels and a mobile home sale. Notable deeds include Nicholas F and Cecile Marra transferring Willow Road residence to John R and Virginia H North for 38500 and Ralph I and Marion M Larson selling Sun N Sno Motel on Route 7 to Wayne E and Audrey S Ringer for 300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Nicholas F
Cecile T. Marra
John R
Virginia H
West Brattleboro
Willow Road
Ronald E
Catherine C. Daniels
Troy
Robert J. White
Overlea Road
Damasse_ J. LaFlamme Sr
Henry M
Loumetta M. Davis
Woodford
Bradford St
Marie A
Kenneth Langevin
Robert H
Kathleen F. Thompson
Fillmore St
Melford C
Tleana L. Bushee
Kenneth
Marie A. Langevin
Robinson Ave
Ralph I
Marion M. Larson
Wayne E
Audrey S. Ringer
Pownal
Route 7
Pownal Road
IRS may owe you and Earned Income Credit explained
Burlington report notes many low income workers may be eligible for the Earned Income Credit and could receive up to 400 dollars from the IRS if they did not file a federal return. The credit covers wages tips and other compensation and includes self employment net earnings. First Vermont Bank announces an 82nd quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share for stockholders of record June 1 1976 with payment set for June 15 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Internal Revenue Service
Carolyn K. Butto
Burlington District
Buttolph
United States
First Vermont Bank
First Vermont Board
Consumer group wins round in supermarket controversy
Washington reports consumer advocates claim a major victory in the UPC based checkout fight. Industry push to drop item pricing is tempered by a subcommittee recommendation that stores keep marking prices on individual items on a voluntary basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
United States
Grocery Industry
Maryland
Giant Foods
UPC
Pat Smith
Washington Area
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New Chamber of Commerce
Rvit
H. Greenberg
Main Street
Ion Meekise
Carload Sale
Anderseri Windowalls
Mtuttle i
Progressive Building Supply Center
Depot Street
Bennington, VT
IRS
Takashimaya
Big
Tokyo
Consumer Group
Pratt Street
JH Minslow
ST. Bennington
Home Furniture CO
Main ST
Houran RD
Bennington Reg
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