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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1981

Page

14

Quality of Work Life gains momentum in U S industry

American industry pushes Quality of Work Life as a path to higher productivity and better goods. Experts say empowering shop floor workers and involving them in decisions boosts morale and performance, aiding retooling of human resources to restore U S leadership in manufacturing.

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Quality of Work Life gains spread in U S firms

The Work in America Institute notes more than 400 U S firms are piloting quality circles and related QWL concepts inspired by Japanese practice. GM leads U S adopters with deep commitment, while firms like Rockwell Dana TRW AT T and Ford expand. Success hinges on shared management labor participation and redesigned supervisory roles.

Work In America Institute New York City U.S Robert Zager Zager General Motors Corp Qwl Rockwell International Pittsburgh Dana Corp Toledo, Ohio TRW Inc Cleveland At&t Ford Motor Co D.L Landen Bruce McDonald Toyota Matsushita Electric Lester Thurow Massachusetts Institute of Technology Japan Thurow General Motors Flint Mich Tarrytown N.Y United Auto Workers UAW

Goren on bridge part nailing bids and safe slams

Bridge expert explains key bidding ideas for South with various vulnerable and not vulnerable hands. It covers choosing five hearts, jump to four spades, and bidding out shape with clubs to describe distribution, highlighting the balance between slam potential and finding the right contract.

Stalled Inheritance Draws Family To Indianapolis

An 800 dollar inheritance scheme collapses as a Salvadoran mother, aunt, and a two year old godchild arrive in Indianapolis after a bus trip, only to learn the estate of Pablo Gilberto Castaneda is tied up by attorney Stallwood. The three must present to Probate Court by May 1 to pursue a claim among 28 heirs.

Indianapolis el Salvador Stallwood Pablo Gilberto Castaneda Uniden Castaneda

Worry clinic CASE 426 on greeting cards and birthdays

Laurel B., 15, discusses the value of greeting cards with Dr. Crane. She argues cards cheer the elderly and lonely, noting how cards brighten birthdays, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day. The column lists the perceived order of major card-sending events since 1850 and praises Mother's Day for lonely widows.

Laurel B

Blind teacher fired after two years at Genoa Kingston HS

Bruce Franson, legally blind physics and chemistry teacher, was fired by the Genoa Kingston High School board citing budget pressures and disciplinary concerns. Principal Ray Morelli supported Franson but said student misbehavior and cheating hindered class control. Franson spoke calmly, seeking independence rather than sympathy.

Genoa, Ill Bruce Franson Franson Genoa-Kingston High School Chicago Ver Groth Fran Ray Morelli Morelli

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