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Chicago is far from any entry point for Hispanics into the U.S. But it has drawn such a diverse Latin population that the Spanish language alone is no guide as to what kind of neighborhood a visitor has wandered into. Says Dem ocratic Ward Committeeman Jesus Garcia: "You can tell...
A ten-minute walk from the Common, or a ride on the "T" to Government Center will take you to Quincy Market, located behind historic Fanueil Hall. Shopping here provides a real challenge, as many of the trendy stores sell their wares at unreasonable prices while the small vendors which...
Troubled for years by an increasingly strident antismoking movement, Reynolds has long been eager to reduce its dependence on tobacco. Cigarettes currently account for 75% of the company's earnings. It has already acquired Kentucky Fried Chicken, Del Monte foods, Canada Dry soft drinks and Heublein's liquors and wines...
Multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions used to constitute high drama in the corporate world. Today, however, these episodes seem to be just business as usual. Last week talk of mergers brewed on three major fronts. Nabisco Brands (1984 sales: $6.3 billion) held exploratory talks with R.J. Reynolds (1984 sales: $13...
In the face of furious criticism and ridicule, Philadelphia proved through the week that it has a thick skin. It showed, as well, remarkable powers of recuperation. The community rallied with a dramatic outpouring of spirit and resources for the fire victims. Food and clothing by the ton poured into...