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Rather than return to Plains and work for Jimmy, Billy became a laborer and later a paint salesman in Macon, Ga. In May 1963 Jimmy asked Billy to run the family business while he entered politics. Under Billy, sales grew-to $6 million by his reckoning -but the warehouse's debt also rose...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Fraternal Rivals | 8/4/1980 | See Source »

...those with the time, skill and persistence, home labor can pay off. Victor Sanchez, a Teaneck, N.J., salesman, figured that with just three hours work he could install a new shower by himself-saving $150. Chicago Architect John Dix and his wife estimate that the painting bills alone for the condominium they are refurbishing themselves would...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: The Sound of America Hammering | 7/28/1980 | See Source »

USED CARS attempts a similar brand of semi-political humor where all the "statements" are cheap shots at American institutions, including Jimmy Carter. It stars Kurt Russell, the notorious Elvis impersonator, as a stupendous used car salesman anxious to make the grade as a U.S. Senator. Young Kurt is positive that with enough fast-talking, and with his charming good looks, he can fool all of the people all of the time, despite his plaid sport jackets and polyester slacks...

Author: By David Frankel, | Title: Two for the Road | 7/18/1980 | See Source »

Having acquired Reagan's gift for amiable banter, Mike became a salesman, and quite a successful one. He started by selling boats, but early this year he set up his own business, grandly titled Agricultural Energy Resources, which he runs out of his suburban home in the San Fernando Valley. His main activity is to sell gasohol equipment to farmers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Unknown First Family | 7/14/1980 | See Source »

Bronco Billy McCoy, shoe salesman and excon late of New Jersey, drives a panel truck and ambles through Idaho and Montana in search of friendly territory. Billy and his motley crew--a doctor without a doctor's license, an Indian who plays with rattlesnakes and a trick ropester who ran away from the army--make up the "best in the west" wild west show. Followed by two trucks, a horse trailer and a red convertible with pearl-handled revolvers for door handles, Billy leads his cavalry in search of orphanages, mental institutions and anywhere else they can find a crowd...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Bombs | 7/4/1980 | See Source »

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