Norstad Becomes Fiberglas Chairman After Military Career
Gen Lauris Norstad, former NATO commander, has moved into business as president of Owens-Corning Fiberglas International. He notes a busy desk and a shift from military to corporate leadership in a New York office on Fifth Avenue.
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New York
Lauris Norstad
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Norstad
Fifth Avenue
Owens-Corning Fiberglas International
Military Leaders Transition to Big Business Roles
Retired generals including MacArthur Nimitz McAuliffe Clay and Bradley are cited as examples of successful business leaders in industry. They argue military experience trains budgeting assessing choices and tackling unfamiliar projects. McAuliffe notes the military is big business and cites his role at American Cyanamid after running a European post exchange.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Anthony C. McAuliffe
Lucius D. Clay
Omar N. Bradley
James M. Gavin
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Crackdown on Pro-Nasser Riots Vowed in Syria
In Damascus the Baath Socialist government vows a hard crackdown if pro-Nasser rioting resumes after reshuffles. Syria and Iraq formed new Baath-led cabinets, sidelining Nasserites. Riyal power centers in both nations remain Baath-dominated amid debates over a planned United Arab Republic with Egypt.
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Military leaders move into big business roles
In Europe and the United States, retired generals and admirals join corporate boards and executive teams. The piece notes crossovers at Sperry Rand, Bulova, Arthur D. Little, Pfizer, and Navy and Army veterans as directors. It argues military and corporate organizations share structure but differ in decision finality.
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Sperry Rand Corp
Gen. Bradley
Bulova Watch Co
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Arthur D. Little
Gen. J. Lawton Collins
Pfizer & Co
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U.S. and Britain Set Up Atlantic Sub Test Center
The United States and Britain announce a 95 million AUTEC submarine test center in the Bahamas. Britain will pay 420000 dollars yearly for 20 years and gain use and research benefits. The site lies off Andros Island east of Miami, in deep water with minimal traffic.
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London
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