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Ford: Decline and Rebirth, 1933-62, by Allan Nevins and Frank Ernest Hill. Until World War II contracts came through, wayward management and union pressures brought Ford Motor Co. perilously close to bankruptcy. Authors Nevins and Hill recount the story of this period and of the recovery that followed, led by Henry Ford II and such brilliant executives as Ernest R. Breech...
...Bryan Price: the International 5-0-5 Class world sailing championship; in a stiff breeze off Larchmont, N.Y. Australian Price handled his 16-ft. centerboard Sundowner as though it was wearing a motor, blew U.S. Air Force Lieut. Henry Schefter into second place, and whipped 52 other contestants from eight countries...
Ford: Decline and Rebirth, 1933-62, by Allan Nevins and Frank Ernest Hill. Until World War II contracts came through, wayward management and union pressures brought the Ford Motor Co. perilously close to bankruptcy. Authors Nevins and Hill recount the story of this period and of the recovery that followed, led by Henry Ford II, "the Whiz Kids," and such brilliant executives as Ernest R. Breech...
Despite the fact that it already sells 52% of the nation's autos, giant General Motors keeps itself whipped into a competitive lather-and its largest division is the most competitive of all. Though its sales are already greater than those of the entire Ford Motor Co., Chevrolet has prepared for 1964 a whole new line of intermediate models in an effort to win even more sales. Last week Chevrolet General Manager Semon ("Bunky") Knudsen showed to the press the auto that is expected to do the job: the new Chevelle. Impressed by its clean and handsome styling, Detroit...
...countries and has 1,500 agents stationed the world over to follow the movements of every ship at sea, report on pilferage or disaster and settle claims. In recent years, the bulk of Lloyd's insurance has shifted from maritime policies toward aviation, accident, fire, burglary and motor insurance. Lloyd's now does half of its business overseas...