Goals Grow Billion-Dollar Ambition for Carlson Companies
Curtis Carlson, founder of Gold Bond Stamp Co. and head of Carlson Companies, aims for $1 billion in sales by 1981. From selling soap at Procter & Gamble to expanding into hotels, finance, and restaurants, he built a diversified, privately held empire with 8,000 employees and multiple brands. He credits clear goals written on paper and disciplined focus to sustained growth and family balance.
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Commodity Market Report London Prices Mixed
London and futures prices show mixed moves across metals grains meats eggs and commodities. Notable shifts include IMM June gold at 129.70 down 0.40, May copper up 0.01 and May pork bellies at 72.02 up 1.92, with live cattle 40.42 and May fresh eggs 0.433 down 0.0038. Market remains open.
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APS reports 11 percent earnings rise for 1975
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