Townsend Named 1964 Industrialist of the Year
Lyn A. Townsend president of Chrysler Corp Detroit has been named the 1964 Industrialist of the Year by the Society of Industrial Realtors. Rudolph A. Peterson chair of the award board announced Townsend’s selection, citing his leadership in revitalizing Chrysler into a competitive force in a key industry. The award will be presented at a Los Angeles dinner November 9 during the National Association of Real Estate Boards meeting. Townsend, 45, has led Chrysler since 1961 after a long career with the company and prior work with Touche, Ross, Bailey and Smart.
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Lyn A. Townsend
Chrysler Corp
Detroit
Rudolph A. Peterson
Bank of America
San Francisco
Townsend
Society of Industrial Realtors
Chrysler
Lynn Townsend
Chrysler Corporation
Peterson
Chry
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Pro'bers
North America
U.S
Canada
Staller-Hilton
Los Angeles
National Associa
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Benjamin Fe "Fairless
U.S. Steel
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines
K. J. Koeller
Thomas B. McCabe
Scott Paper Co
Sanley C. Allyn
National Cash Register Co
William A. Patterson
United Air Lines
Charles G. Daniel
Construction Co
Mr. Petersen
Walter F. Carey
United States Chamber of Commerce
Alison A. Cumming
Toronto
Canadian Bfanbreturers Association
W. Currie
Canadian Bankers Association
Greensboro
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Clifford W. Rogers
Frank G. Binswanger
Philadelphia
Touche, Ross, Bailey and Smart
First Full Year For GM Plant Fremont
The General Motors Assembly Plant in Fremont reported its first full model year production. H Allen, the plant manager, announced that 207,808 1964 model passenger cars and trucks were assembled, with employment rising from 4,160 to over 4,800 and payroll exceeding 34 million dollars. Truck production began August 19, 1963, and passenger cars on September 3, 1963, yielding 122,309 passenger cars and 85,299 trucks including 25,773 Chevrolets, 38,099 Pontiacs, 25,805 Oldsmobiles, 31,632 Buick Specials, 72,794 Chevrolet trucks, and 12,505 GM trucks. Assembly of 1965 models will begin in mid August.
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General Motors Assembly
H. Allen
New Type Of Tire Developed By B F Goodrich
B F Goodrich unveils a radial cord tire for passenger cars as a future mainstay, citing Europe driven design and anticipated 1983 market entry. The firm highlights its engineering gains, market expansion, and plans to boost passenger tire production to over 19 million next year and beyond toward 1970 targets.
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Europe
Detroit
BFG
L W. Keener
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Goodrich
Play It Safe On Curves Advice From Auto Club
The National Automobile Club warns drivers to slow before curves and accelerate while turning. Entering curves at high speed risks losing grip, skidding off the road, or a dangerous drag. Drivers should take it easy at bends to prevent disasters.
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National Automobile Club
Dodge Dealers Attend Showing In Oakland For 1965 Line
More than 150 Dodge dealers and salesmen from four states gathered at the Oakland Municipal Auditorium to preview the 1965 Dodge cars and trucks. The unveiling will occur Sept 23, part of 13 dealer meetings nationwide. I A Riccardo reported record Dodge sales in the first 10 months of 1964 and noted industry highs.
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Dodge
California
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
I. A. Riccardo
Chrysler Motors Corporation
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Riccardo
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Detroit accountant and industry figure profile
The subject joined the firm Ernst & Ernst in Detroit and rejoined later, rising to treasurer and disbursing officer roles. He served on the board of directors at the Automobile Manufacturers Association, held positions with the Automotive Safety Foundation and Michigan Athletic Club, and was a member of major accounting and economic associations.
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Touche, Ross, Bailey
Ernst & Ernst
Erast & Ernst
Smart
Detroit
Townsend Isreasurer
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Directe Navy
George Bailey and Company
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Fracturers Association
Automotive Safety Found Society of Automotive Engulation
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Michigan Association of Athletic Club
Certified Public Accountants, Economic Club of Detroit
American Institute of Account
United Foundarints
American Action
Lation
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