Word: glenn
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...babies of World War II are the aircraft makers. But first quarter profits of leading companies were erratic, went up, down, sideways. Although taxes jumped from $501,000 to $8,517,000, United Aircraft doubled its profits, from $2,380,000 to $4,806,000 (best ever). But Glenn L. Martin profits fell from $2,163,000 to $1,861,000 when its tax allowance rose almost sevenfold to $3,967,000; and Douglas Aircraft earnings remained virtually unchanged...
...vital U.S. aircraft industry, whose rapid growth has made it a tinderbox, primed for labor trouble, a small flare-up last week illuminated dangers ahead. In Middle River, Md., C.I.O. workers in the huge Glenn L. Martin Co. plant walked out, called a strike. In spite of the strike call, most of the employes (members of a union which C.I.O. leaders said was company-dominated) stayed on, disregarding a skimpy picket line...
...Glenn L. Martin, bomber builder, cleared $1.70 in the first quarter (after walloping big tax reserves), equal to $6.80 a year. But the stock wobbles over the tape at 27, four times earnings...
...rare groups which can play swing and sweet equally well. Besides, Bobby himself is one of the best white jazz trombonists in the game, and his technique on that instrument ranks with that of Jack Teagarden and Tommy Dorsey. Vocalist Dorothy Claire you've heard to good advantage with Glenn Miller. You'll see her to better advantage at the Jubilee...
...start with his own outfit began with a Glen Island Casino engagement following immediately Glenn Miller's record-shattering stay. Since coming into his own at that stand. Byrne has won an ever increasing following through a long series of popular recordings among which are "Danny Boy" and "Stop Pretendin'," are his best known. Following his Jubilee performance, he and his band will play at Dailey's Meadowbrook...