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...Steel, an alert foreman noticed that a worker constantly complained of back pains when he was under direct supervision, worked well when he was alone. The company's consulting psychiatrist confirmed that the man was "allergic to supervision"; he was put to work in a position of responsibility-by himself-and the pains disappeared. The boss may often appear as a maniacal tyrant to the worker who is grappling with his own problems. When a pretty Du Pont receptionist complained bitterly to Dr. Gordon about her boss, he discovered that she had a personal problem, suggested...
...Martin's Titan group is bossed by Howard Merrill, 38, a former Air Force captain. Both men made their reputations after going into industry, not before. They recognized, as do many career officers, that promotions are slow in peacetime, and a bright young man can often do better for himself-and in some ways, better for his country-by putting aside his uniform for businessman's blue. But in Congress, the talk was of legislation to put a check rein on military men, possibly by forbidding retirement pay for anyone employed by a defense contractor. Compared...
...thing that had the consumer pinching himself-and proved the real surprise of the recession-was the change in philosophy among creditors. In the '305, a man who fell a month or two behind in payments lost what he had bought on time. But banks, finance companies and stores now realize that what is good for the consumer is also good for them. To avoid repossessions they go out of their way to rearrange terms, give the borrower a better break. Chicago's Talman Savings and Loan announced in June that people who had had loans...
Howls & Sparks. Two days later, Bevan once again reversed himself-and gave further thought to the high position he hopes to hold. Time was when Bevan said it would be "madness" and a "crime" for Britain to explode the H-bomb. Now he opposed a resolution to outlaw H-bomb tests...
Charles Van Doren's unprecedented quiz-winning streak -(TIME, Feb. 11) last week brought him another $16,000 in the Monday night game of Twenty One. Grand total: $138,000. As always, the lanky Columbia English instructor, just turned 31, put himself-and his audience -through the wringer to get his answers. But out they came in time's nick to give him two perfect 21 scores against Challengers John Kieran Jr., 35, son of the Information Please expert, and Dr. Hall Griffith, 57, a writer. The wringer produced stunning oddments of knowledge, e.g., the members of George...