Three Day Week Boosts Worker Morale at MONY
Syracuse report on MONY computer operator Gil Mosher switching to a three day work week. The program started in 1969 to retain staff, broaden skills, and improve efficiency. Nationwide, many firms experiment with four ten hour days or three day schedules, with supporters calling it a movement and critics noting potential downsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tiede
Syracuse
N.Y
NEA
Gl Moslier
America
Gil Mosher
The
Mutual of New York
Mony) Insurance Company
MONY
MOONY
Tom Davis
Tio
Ake Place
Davis
New York
Riva Poor
Perfplix
Massachusetts
Gib Mosher
Paul Samuelson
Grandson Earns Eagle Scout Honor at Age 13
Henry D. Gittler of Hooper, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins of Columbus, earned the Eagle Scout Award by completing 22 merit badges and a community service project. He was chosen to attend the World Boy Scout Jamboree in Japan this summer, contributed to more than half the trip’s cost through projects, and also earned the Pro Deo et Patria Award and Order of the Arrow membership. Aged 13, he is among the district’s youngest Eagle recipients as explorers and leaders gather for the jamboree and an eight day post-tour in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Gittler
Rey
Hooper
Charles Hopkins
Columbus
Japa
Henry
Goldenrod
Young Guiler
Charlotte Hobbs
Order of the Array
Japan
Bellwood group meets as officers listed for committee
The Bellwood Baseball Committee and officers met on Tuesday. Officers include Edward Hiller Dean Kallenbach and Al Hanus. Board members are Tony Hiller Jack Romshek Jerome Didier and Kenneth Ebel. The Kamenskis and son David returned from a six week trip to Raize Idaho and Needles California visiting relatives and friends including Gerry Srila Stephen Svitak and Mike Zannilo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellwood
Bellivooul
Edward Hiller
Dean Kallenbach
al Hanus
Tony Hiller
Jack Romshek
Jerome Didier
Kenneth Ebel
Erhardt Kamenski
David
Raize
Idaho
Gerry Srila
Needles
Calif
Stephen Svitak
Mike Zannilo
Norwalk
Zanito
Judy Wilson
David Kamenske
Los Angeles
Wilson
Aquinas High to stage The Fantasticks musical
Aquinas High School drama presents The Fantasticks, Friday and Saturday nights at the AUS auditorium. Directors Brad Ford and Skip Kull lead the spring production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Aquinas High School
Brezhnev Promises Better Consumer Goods in Soviet Plan
Foreign News Analysis notes skepticism toward Brezhnev promises after the 24th party congress. An interview with Nikolai Mirutvortsev, deputy chairman of the state planning committee, says the 1971 78 five year plan aims to boost television sets washing machines and other goods while cars remain scarce. Brezhnev warns officials to deliver or leave as shortages and shoddy goods may test endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Newsom
UPI
Leonid Brezhnev
Literaturnaya Gazeta
Writers Union
Nikolai N. Mirutvortsev
Ue State Planning Committee
Theovernment
Mirotvortsey
Snes
Brechnev
House passes bill boosting military pay raises
The House approved a record 3.7 billion increase in military pay and allowances, tying it to a two year draft extension and removal of undergraduate deferments. The measure, starting July 1, advances with a 23 to 99 vote and faces Senate resistance from antiwar and draft-opponent factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate
Republic
House
Nixon
U.S
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Squares crowd gathers at Leigh Opera House event
The Leigh Opera House Tuesday evening hosted a crowd described as diverse with visitors from Surprise Ulysses Polk Strasburg Columbus St Edward and Norfolk. Melvin and Welen Grotelueschen served on the coffee committees as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigil
Dubitee
Dace
Leigh Opera House
Surprise
Ulysses
Polk
Strasburg
Columbus
St. Edward
Norfolk
Melvin and
Welen Grotelueschen
Leigh Garden Club Hosts District Affairs Meeting
Pauline Darjentruch hosted Leigh Garden Club as they discussed the District 4 conference set for April 16 at the Elks Club in Norfolk. Speakers include state president Mrs. Ted Lindquist on flower shows and Mrs. Adolph Trawnicek on flower arrangements, with landscaping updates for Leigh grade school and a church flower usage lesson.
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Leigh
Pauline Darjentruch
Leigh Garden Club
J.N. Cox
Norfolk
Elks’ Club
Ted Lindquist
Wahoo
Adolph ‘Trawnicek
Cedar Bluffs
Frank L. Anderson
Lincoln
J.P. Wubenka
Sears
Henry Heck
Mabel Granalowies
Rocky Aoki Builds Benihana Style Restaurants Nationwide
Immigrant entrepreneur Hiroaki Aoki known as Rocky Aoki, 30, transformed eating with Benihana of Tokyo style steakhouse grills. From New York in 1964, he expanded across the United States while emphasizing meat centered menus, Japanese staff, and a cook-in grill table dining experience as he plans about 20 new units this year despite a weak economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Robbins
Boston
UPI
Rocky
Aoki
Tokyo
Hiroaki
New York
Cornell University
New York Community College
Savings Bonds sales rise in Nebraska February
Nebraska Savings Bonds sales climbed in February led by MF. Oberg state chairman. Series E and H bonds totaled 4 135 26 dollars, up more than year earlier, with two month sales at 8 702 245 dollars, up nine percent from January–February 1970 and reaching 20 percent of the annual goal. Columbus-area counties show varied progress with Boone Madison Colfax Platte Buller Polk Nance and Merrick reporting different percentages of goal attained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
MF. Oberg
Columbus
Boone
Madison
Colfax
Platte
Buller
Polk
Nance
Merrick
Whooping Cranes Face Threat of Extinction Worldwide
The whooping crane, among the best known birds, is severely endangered with only 49 believed to remain, seven of which are in captivity.
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Focal
Bellwood Group
MFA Insurance Companies
Jim L. Dunkin
Roger Vollertsen
8Th Street
MEA
Floriia
California
Loup
Benshana
Trio Granpa
Martin System
EAAAR
Life Time
Alfrad Marlins
Martin Systems
Trio Systems
Martin Time
SALE
Scotts Turf
Scotts
Wee AS
Pao
Lila
Delbert E. Wagner
C.L.A
26Th Avenue
Séidtay
Modern
Woodmen OF America
Fratarmel Life Insurance
Reck Inland
Iillnaty
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