Japan's wa and workers drive lean productivity gains
The piece examines Japan’s labor management by mutual responsibility, Deming's role, and QC circles that empower workers. It cites Matsushita and Toyo Kogyo as success stories, contrasts with American practices, and notes Ford’s Pestillo and UAW involvement in cross national learnings.
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Hiroshima
Japan
W. Edwards Deming
Deming
Japanese Industry Has Been the “Deming
Pat Deming
U.S
Matsushita Electric Industry Company
America
United States
Ford Motor
Peter Pestillo
UAW
Don Ethlin
Ford
Mazda
Pestillo
Purgatory treatment might reduce crime
A parole and crime reform proposal argues for a 90 day strict discipline boot camp for first time or returning inmates. The plan aims to curb recidivism by denying privileges, offering hard labor, and creating a wartime style prison experience to deter future offenses.
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Bastilles
Rock fans fire back as Rooney apologizes for column
Rock and country music fans flood in with letters after a Rooney column. He admits errors in prior pieces about rock being pointless and apologizes while noting the passionate, literate responses from readers.
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James
Diana Siler
Houston
Andy Rooney
Resisting draft seen as patriotic by editorial
The Chronicle-Telegram argues that conscientious objection to military service is a legitimate patriotic stance. It links draft resistance to antiwar ideals and calls for easier registration for conscientious objectors to curb nuclear weapons, urging a shift toward eliminating weapons and addressing social needs.
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Japan
U.S
C.c.’S
C.C
Vietnam
Auto tax law sales pitch from Ohio dealer
Dealer argues the new vehicle tax law saves customers money by reducing tax on trade ins and lowering financing costs. He cites a trade in example, shows a $470 tax decrease and $662.40 financing benefit, claims broader economic and job advantages, while acknowledging some buyers face higher costs.
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Ed Mullinax
Ohio
Home made bus plan urged as halt to cuts
A Wellington public forum on a proposed cut in federal funded bus service sparked a demonstration with a manure spreader on the square. A reader urged local, self funded transit, citing Wakeman ambulance Norwalk Meals on Wheels and volunteer fire departments as models. The letter linked to women's suffrage memories and personal loss, while a beach incident highlighted community vigilance and life saving actions.
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Wellington
Wellington Enterprise
Cecil E. Johnson
Washington
Citizens Ambulance Service
Wakeman
Norwalk
Angel Mother
Molly
Ohio
Thanking The Chronicle Telegram and Jane Snyder for St. Stan’s coverage
A parishioner of St. Stan’s praises the Chronicle Telegram and reporter Jane Snyder for presenting the church accurately. The writer notes faith does not require a church to be saved but a church needs people to survive and recharge spiritually with guidance from a priest. The letter mentions years at St. Stan’s and attending another church seeking inspiration.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Jane Snyder
St. Stan's
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