Word: boosts
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...gate-votes-at-large, he must cut deep into those expected Kennedy majorities (up to 25,000 in the "southside" Fourth District). None too hopeful on this score, Humphrey forces are trying instead to get the party's rules changed, cut the delegates-at-large vote to five, boost the districts to 2% votes apiece...
Moscow recently announced a discovery of diamond deposits in north central Siberia large enough to boost its output thirteenfold by 1965. Though the Siberian deposits seem to be gem stones, and the Communists do not want their women to think that diamonds are a girl's best friend, De Beers feared that the Russians might move into the world market and knock prices down. Quality industrial diamonds is what the Soviets want. Hence the deal: gems for De Beers, which can market them at best prices in the luxury markets of the West, and an assured supply of industrial...
...West Germany aging (25) Dreamboat Groaner Elvis Presley, due for release from the U.S. Army in March, was promoted from specialist four (in a motor pool) to acting sergeant, but will get no pay boost (from his present $135.30 a month) until his promotion allocation is confirmed. Explained his commanding officer, a captain: "He has earned the job. We need a good man right away...
Four Tracks to Excellence. Last week Hansen was discussing a budget for next year that, if approved by Congress, will raise the District of Columbia's school bill by 16%. His main aim: a hefty pay boost for teachers (from $7,300 maximum to $9,100), frankly aimed at attracting better teachers. Those who join him will find plenty to work with...
...Aircraft Co. from a hefty 1959 loss as a result of heavy charge-offs against its new DC-8 jet transport program. The firm reported a loss of $33.8 million, compared with a $16.8 million profit in 1958. However, it expects peak deliveries of DC-8s in 1960 to boost overall sales to more than $1 billion-and profits with...