Your Money's Worth What's Back Of Failures In Business
Sylvia Porter analyzes which retail sectors fail most and least. Infants and children's wear, men's wear, and women's ready-to-wear show the highest vulnerability, while stores focusing on meats and drugs resist better. Manufacturing shows high failure in furniture, transportation equipment, and leather goods sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Porter
New York
Shell
Super Shell
Shell Esearch
Bankrupt Firms Show 1957 Liabilities Over $1 Million
The article notes bankruptcies rising in 18 months with large liabilities in 1957 surpassing $1 million. Failures climbed most in West South Central and East South Central regions hit by 1957 winds and floods. East and West North Central also above average. Oregon saw near doubling in failures reflecting Pacific Coast lumber troubles. Underlying causes discussed for 13,739 business failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Central
East South Central
North Central
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Causes of bankruptcies shift from incompetence to market factors
A column cites a study by Dun and Bradstreet on business failures from 1920 to 1957. It notes that about 60.8 percent of bankruptcies stem from lack of flight due to failing sales and high expenses, while 10,000 cases fail for incompetence. It urges solid planning, balanced experience, and competent leadership.
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Dana Bradstreet
Eee Wu Ee Ginesses
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
Dun & Bradstreet
Dur & Bradstreet
Oure Disarmament Described as A Party Metaphor
The text presents a metaphorical view of disarmament as a large gathering where few want to arrive yet many are present, suggesting mixed feelings about participation and the ceremonial atmosphere.
Newsboy theft probed amid capital debate and moral concerns
The item notes a newsboy theft case tied to a public discussion on leniency and probation in a capital city. It mentions figures such as Dr. Herold Colin E. Regan and Eugene H. Taylor while referencing recent court views and moral debates on youth discipline and education.
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Dr. Herold
Colin E. Regan
Urey
Eugene H. Taylor
Linn County Board Proceedings Show Motion Adjournments
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met and approved readings and suspensions for multiple items. Motions by Henderson and Wey led to adjournment with all members voting aye.
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James R. Smith
County Board OF Supervisors
Xeritf
Bray
Iowa
Henderson
Snty OF
LINN
Sway
Brookfeld
Peek Control
Tha Zoerd
Altced Brendel
Bibervicors Butera
Wier
Juan County
Relez Olenderson
Suneevicor Hyderson
Holden
BieHesson
Robbins, Inc
Songeaenes
Lyerean
Maya “Drug
Tenderson
Supervicor
Bere Council
City of
Cedar Rapide
Aye” Shereon
Maree Ty Carrie KR
Mccullough
Coliese
Suspen Ab
Ciounine
Beteude
Analeon
Eanereh al Bikes
Hoppltel
Eastland Manoct
Kacena Company
Marlon
Boner
Frank F. Bates
Dany
Supervieur Wey
Bupervisar
Talner
Sy- Margellentzin
Mary
Pertisers
Towa
Gity
Hamiel Salasy
Marnne
Jewis
H No
Cefar Rapids
Aycox
Nathan
Tadiona
Fea
Re Ae
SEAL
Qact
Rai Age
Zes
Beggiuitie Shatard¢ Company
Lukes Hogmiens Pan
Incku
Ibber
Rive
Yg Aavfek
Mats Eas Beta
Invest
Hanzle Somme Aneaes
Aamer i
Gniith
Goanby Shetitt Coy Tis
Aol
Sermee Varrants
Lowell
Sxrense
Petro
Baste
Rent A. Bauman
Sary Sivese
Roland Echneider
Lester Bostécher
Aalkry
Teat
Adaline Burmeister
Bate Jarmeton
cAlGey Bula Funk
Blom
Franklin D. Wicks
Gale Bee TV
Boris
Bole
Boward T. Amene
Fond Fund
Ady Mckins
Anderson
Inr
Ass Bios
Ileane
Martin Wiley
Aultake
Linn Co-operative
Baul Myers
Toad Fund
Contad
AL. Mc
Barsfield
Abs
Avtaze
Wearie
Bevers Hoard
Beth
Dr & O Slamy
Mogs
Apsa
E Wei
Tesenenseaes
Bearles Ehrist
Tom Bowker
John Peterson
Brookfield
Aferl Habis
Kenneth L Raim
Gach
Clarence Wiliams
Toodwin
Inspector's
Matt Parrotta& Sons
Supplesie
Exdense
Wat Agli
Nie Ranier
Prague
Ealary
Paul Aker
Ag Mochaier Tibéer
Wesley
Marion Benn Ag
Mandus Laufer
Arraert
Moehniek
Eins Asna
Argu Falub
Palace
Ae Seika Starthe Vaongeyerd Langérbeam
Éniaeys
Aire
Sheehy
Arene Blech
Bonineville
Agsny
Kenneth Pressley
Aniacy
Bering Hendryx
Ember Jones
Covinty Recorder
Daa R Volub
Salar Cor
Howard Somcer
Salary Times
Smith
Sherith Azg
lJoho Soukun
Ssiare
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Valenta Plumbing & Heating Empire
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