Word: businessmen
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Saarinen's side! No matter the "wrath" of the purists, each building-both outside and in-must have its own personality, but must also be in keeping with the traditions and atmosphere of its locale. One point, though, that's troubling quite a few businessmen wasn't covered in the story. All isn't hopeless for the company with the desire for the dramatic and utilitarian, but finds itself in what may be considered antiquated quarters. Just as Saarinen remodeled his Victorian farmhouse, so commercial outfits can face-lift their current quarters to get the operational...
...polls. The Tory candidate, 39-year old Stockbroker Donald Box, was a local product; his Labor opponent, Sir Frank Soskice, an outsider. The choice between them rested with an electorate whose light Labor majority is well-tempered by a solidly Conservative bloc of prosperous farm owners, shopkeepers and small businessmen. The result: 6,811 fewer voters went to the polls than last year, yet Labor increased its majority by 4,125 votes...
Changing Tune. The biggest reason for the stock market's optimism was the brightening tone of the whole economy. The mood was evident not so much in statistics-though they were bolstering-as in the thoughts and words of businessmen themselves. Previously, forecasters had predicted a second-half readjustment; now the talk was of continuing good business with perhaps even a slow, steady rise to the end of the year. As the Manhattan First National City Bank noted: "Business reports through June have been sufficiently favorable to moderate the pessimism which appeared after the disappointing automobile news...
MOSCOW FAIR FOR U.S. industry and agriculture next summer is latest Soviet overture to boost East-West trade. Reds want American businessmen to display industrial machines, agricultural products, fashions and fabrics. Reds say they will also set aside $15 million to buy goods of "outstanding quality" right off display stands...
Objections began rolling in. About 30% of the congregation was vociferously opposed: many threatened to withdraw or to cancel their church pledges. "The so-called Old Guard Bostonians," said Hale, "are not objecting. Most of the protests are from successful businessmen from 40 to 55 years old. It's strange. None of them objected to my requests for financial support of the boycott in Montgomery, Ala. We had almost 100% response in contributions. They're against segregation until it comes right down to themselves...