R J Reynolds to merge with Nabisco forming large U S firm
R J Reynolds Industries will merge with Nabisco Brands in a deal over 4.9 billion dollars creating the largest U S based consumer products company with annual sales above 19 billion. The agreement provides Reynolds cash for Nabisco shares and debt securities plus new preferred stock, subject to Nabisco shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Winston-Salem, N.C
R.J. Reynolds Industries Inc
Nabisco Brands Inc
Nabisco
Procter & Gamble Co
Peter Allan
Reynolds
R.J. Reynolds
Winston
Salem
U.S
Nabisco Brands
Procter & Gamble
Allan
Study finds majority of serious-crime convicts get prison terms
Justice Department data show 71 percent of felons in 18 large urban counties received prison or local jail sentences in 1983. About 28 percent were placed on probation, while 1 percent had other nonincarceration penalties. Variations in sentences across states and crimes were noted, with aggravated assault penalties ranging 3.7 to 14.4 years and rape sentences longer than robbery in most jurisdictions.
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Washington
Justice Department
Bureau of Justice Statistics
The
Justice Depart
Ment
Steven R. Schlesinger
Bureau
United pilots rally at O Hare over union busting tactics
CHICAGO AP Hundreds of United Airlines pilots and supporters rallied at O Hare International Airport to denounce what speakers called union busting tactics. The 17th day of a walkout drew about 500 people near the terminal as United warned it could operate without a settlement.
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Chicago
United Airlines
O’hare International
United
Dick Ferris
John Wayne
Studs Terkel
Ferris
Air Line Pilots Association
Diplomats unhappy with security in embassies and policy
A Foreign Service Journal survey of 8,000 subscribers drew 182 responses and found that almost 80 percent believe Beirut embassy annex bombing could have been prevented with better security. The study questions State Department retaliation policies and notes responses may not reflect the entire Foreign Service.
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Washington
U.S
State Department
Beirut
Foreign Service Journal
American Foreign Service Association
Union of Career Diplomats
Aid decline for minority students at public colleges
A 1981-82 to 1983-84 survey shows minority student financial aid drops 12.4 percent. Allan Ostar of AASCU calls for more aid, not cuts, as costs rise and grants thin. Jacob Stampen notes aid shifts to older, part time, and married students, while most recipients remain single and full time.
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Washington
State College Association
Allan W. Ostar
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Jacob O. Stampen
University of Wisconsin
Association
Cades
Stampen
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J. Tylee Wilson
F. Ross Johnson
Wilson
Johnson
Reynolds Industries
Edward Horrigan Jr
RJR
Parsippany, N.J
Robert M. Schaeberle
James O. Welch
International
Winston, Salem
Camel Cigarettes
del Monte Foods
United Pilots
Reagan
Lucky
White House
Camp David
Foreign Service
Bluefield City Board
Bailey
Bluefield
West Virginia
Home Center
College Board
POL. Adv
Paul Cole
Bluefield City Board OF Directors
UAW
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