Christmas gifts at work rise in 1970 survey
Sylvia Porter notes that 60 percent of U.S. companies will give Christmas gifts in 1970, with many raising values and expanding gift types. Trends include pooled charity contributions, cash bonuses, and stricter gift acceptance rules, while some firms trim budgets or skip gifts. Dec 25 falls on a Friday, promising a long weekend.
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Dartnell Corp
Chicago
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Ytte
Field Enterprises, Inc
Nixon
Lucey
Olson
Wisconsin
Alvin O’konski
Lensus
Washington
O’kenski
Walter Thoresen
O’konski
FTC Probing Credit Card Issuers for Antitrust Violations
FTC executive director Basil Mezines says staff sees possible antitrust issues in credit card markets. Evidence suggests negotiated retailer rates vary by retailer size and reciprocity practices may mirror illegal buy-sell favors. Banks with bank card plans may require merchant accounts to participate.
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Federal Trade Commission
Agency
Basil J. Mezines
FTC
Commission
Practicing Law Institute
Justice Department
Mezines
Tie in Bridge Club at VFW Club with 131 points
Alan Wernecke, David Skipton, Larry Shramner, and Ella Hagen tied for Duplicate Bridge Club honors at the VFW Club Tuesday night with 131 points. Mildred Taylor and Richard Sartz placed third with 129.
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Alan Wernecke
David Skipton
Larry Shramner
Ella Hagen
VFW Club
Mildred Taylor
Richard Sartz
Chile Congress poised to name Marxist Allende president
Troops and police were on alert as Congress met in Santiago to elect Salvador Allende, the Marxist senator who led in the presidential race. A state of emergency followed the shooting of Gen Rene Schneider, with arrests and censorship reported as unrest grew.
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Chile
Congress
Santiago
Salvador Allende
Allende
Latin America
Rene Schneider
Defense Ministry
Schneider
Jorge Allesandri
Allessandri
Popular Unity Coalition
Communist Party
Frei
Christian Democrats
Wisconsin Senate debate draws students in Fennimore
Wisconsin Senate hopefuls William Proxmire and John Erickson faced off for students at a Fennimore event with hundreds of high schoolers from about 25 schools listening. Proxmire urged cutting waste in defense and space while Erickson warned against weakening security.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
U.S. Senate
Fennimore
William Proxmire
John Erickson
Clemens Seeks To Keep Treasurer Post Elective
State Treasurer Harold Clemens argues the job should stay elected, not civil service, saying a ballot position prevents a large staff and allows him to act as detective and expediter for idle funds. He cites cutting the non-interest account, direct deposit changes, and plans to recover unclaimed money while facing two opponents.
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Civics
Harold Clemens
Clemens
la Crosse
Upstate
Milwaukee
Madison
Charles Smith
George Hunt
Waukesha
John Bosshard
Bangor
Gateway Posts Small Q3 Profit Amid Nine-Month Loss
Gateway Transportation Co Inc reports a $166,230 net profit in the third quarter 1970, nine cents per share from fleet sales, while nine-month results show a $251,731 net loss 19 cents per share. Revenues fall vs last year as labor strikes cut freight and shipments decline 12-13 percent in the quarter. President John A. Murphy cites lingering strike effects and reduced freight movements nationwide.
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John A. Murphy
Gateway
Nor
Murphy
Wonewoc Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threat
WONEWOC Wis a hasty evacuation was ordered at all Wonewoc schools shortly before noon Wednesday after a bomb scare forced officials to evacuate buildings. Students and staff were moved to safety as police investigated the threat.
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Wis
Aiemicenad All Alacene
Avarw
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