Costs and modern management shape post inflation business
The analysis argues inflation waning shifts focus to cutting overhead and efficient management. It highlights high break-even points, the need for cost control, and modernized plants. It cites General Motors and Du Pont as examples of effective incentive plans and notes the securities industry's outdated overhead.
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New York
Germany
General Motors
du Pont
Stock Exchange
Births Cause School Board Row in Ironton
In Ironton Ohio the birth of a baby disrupted a county school board meeting. Dr. George Hunter was summoned to appoint a fifth member, aided by Pearl DePriest. With two members present the board appointed Dewey Baldwin, while George Webb threatened court action claiming no quorum existed.
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Ironton
George Hunter
Pearl DePriest
Hunter
Stork
Dewey Baldwin
George Webb
Canasta Deuce Discard Question From San Francisco
A San Francisco correspondent asks whether in a frozen pack with two cards left a partner should discard a deuce to avoid giving away a canasta. The analyst agrees the deuce was the safest move, noting a great player might risk more but a smart player avoids costly missteps.
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Canasta
San Francisco
Initiative and careful play lift South to grand slam
In this bridge column, North invites a four card major with three clubs. South shows spades and bids five spades. South's defense and precise ruffing secure the slam after careful deduction on the second diamond lead and West's earlier heart discard. East takes the winning heart and secures the rest.
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North
South
West
Declarer
East
Canasta questions to be answered in column
The columnist notes readers will see frequently asked canasta questions answered in the next column. He explains a deuce discard need not end the hand and a canasta could still be completed on an ensuing play. Mr. Jacoby cannot answer readers individually but will address common inquiries.
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Jacoby
Trellis Mae’s World Series Trip Turns Comical
In New York Wilbur Peeble wins World Series tickets but Trellis Mae dominates the day with questions and shopping. The Dodger fan witnesses the couple’s misadventure as Johnny Mize hits a home run and gifts a signed bat after Trellis Mae stays silent for the game.
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New York
Wilbur Peeble
America
Ilbur
Trellis Mae
Ball Park
Wilbur
Johnny Mize
Mize
Dodger
Lear
Red-Nosed
Bat
Sheriff Reluctant to Charge After Liquor Still Discovery
In Reidsville North Carolina Sheriff Leon Worsham faced a dilemma when officers found a one gallon capacity liquor still in Tucker Moore's home. Worsham called the device the nearest thing to nothing he had ever seen, reluctant to file charges.
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Reidsville
N. C
Leon W. Worsham
Tucker Moore
Moore
Worsham
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