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...mistake-makers that somehow or other keep on making the same mistakes again and again and again..." All of them are emotionally disturbed. "It is taken as a matter of course that cut fingers, broken arms and upset stomachs should have immediate attention. But it is seldom realized that prompt handling of an employee's emotional problems is an equally important factor in the prevention of serious mental ills...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: HUMAN RELATIONS: Making a Life | 10/12/1953 | See Source »

...medical profession, Brown spelled out his definition of good public relations as: "Prompt, courteous, efficient service made available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year." And, he added, "good public relations is something like making love-you have to participate in it if you expect to get much satisfaction...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Professional Advice | 10/5/1953 | See Source »

...Prompt and courtly was the Prophet Jones's reply: "Your Godliness ... I ... know the chassis of your mind has been carried up into a divine cosmic lubritorium. I herewith graciously, humbly and sincerely, yet royally, accept your invitation to attend...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Cosmic Lubritorium | 9/21/1953 | See Source »

Ever since Ulysses failed to make a prompt return from the Trojan War, the cheers welcoming an end of hostilities have been marred by a few notes of marital tragedy. Korea's Operation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Big Switches | 9/14/1953 | See Source »

...among the world's leading shipbuilders (see chart). Handcuffed by Allied restrictions, German yards saw little activity until the start of the Korean war, when restrictions were taken off. Shippers were quick to order in Germany, where steel prices are controlled, skilled labor plentiful and deliveries prompt. By early this year, German yards had orders for 2,085,000 tons...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BUSINESS ABROAD: Ships Ahoy! | 8/3/1953 | See Source »

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