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...Nelson Rockefeller's chances depend primarily on Campaigner Rockefeller himself. Polls show that he is making a dent. The gap between candidates, once 20% in Harriman's favor, has narrowed to a hairline's difference. And among voters who made up their minds in the last fortnight, Rockefeller is the choice 8-2 in rural areas and a remarkable even-Stephen in New York City, where the heaviest Democratic vote must come from...
...Knight aside so that he could run, has suffered a series of campaign reverses, most recently last week when three of the four Hearst papers in California endorsed the Brown candidacy-the first endorsement of a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in more than 30 years. And although "Goodie" Knight, a fortnight ago, dutifully posed for pictures with Knowland, he has not gone so far as to verbally acknowledge Knowland as a running mate or to endorse his stand for a state right-to-work law. Most party candidates feel the same way. As undaunted as ever, Knowland counts on a silent...
...Price Scramble. Chevrolet, due out in a fortnight, is the most completely restyled car in the low-priced three. The Impala features big, out-flaring rear fins, a rear window that sweeps around for a panoramic view and a front window that sweeps into the roof. The Chevy is 1 in. longer and 3½ in. wider than the '58, much roomier inside. Another noticeable change: Price. Dumped is the lowest-priced series, the Delray, because it brought in only about 13% of '58 sales; Chevy increased prices of other models as much as $139. Thus, the cheapest...
...into politics," the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told its members a fortnight ago-its first appeal for businessmen to work directly in political organizations. Chamber President William A. McDonnell advised them just how: "We must roll up our sleeves and get to work at the precinct and ward levels where political decisions are made and officeholders chosen." McDonnell's words underlined a significant change in business thinking about politics. In the past, many a businessman and corporation has played a part in making political decisions and choosing officeholders. But the influence has more often been exerted behind the scenes...
...Japanese women, upset over a wave of purse snatchings, Japan's Matsushita Industrial Electric Co. fortnight ago brought out a portable burglar alarm that is carried in the purse. A wire around the owner's arm sets off the alarm when the handbag is grabbed. Last week the company came out with something for the boys: electrified pants. The hot pants, which have heating wires woven into the fabric, are designed for desk workers in unheated plants; the pants are simply plugged into an electrical outlet. At $14 a pair, the pants went over so well that...