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While there was some trimming of dividends in other industries, along with some boosts, there was also many a company that continued the same dividend, even though not earned. Sylvania Electric, expecting increased defense business and a gradual improvement in consumer lines, held its 50? dividend, v. earnings of 30?. Carrier Corp. cheerily declared its 60? dividend, even though in the seasonally slow first quarter, earnings were only...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Cash on the Line | 5/5/1958 | See Source »

Helicopter Altimeter. A microwave radar altimeter that can be attached to the automatic pilot of a helicopter and keep it hovering in one place indefinitely was announced by Sylvania Electric. Developed for use in Navy rescue and antisub operations, the device will also be available to commercial helicopters...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GOODS & SERVICES: New Ideas, Apr. 28, 1958 | 4/28/1958 | See Source »

Convertible TV. The first TV receiver that can be converted from a console or a table model into a portable was announced last week by Sylvania Electric Products Inc. The 21-in. model is transformed by removing an entire unit from the larger console, placing the console's detachable speaker into a special compartment in the smaller circuit, plugging into any electrical outlet. Price: $229.95 to $379.95. Neat Meat. A new method of packaging frozen meat so that it can be kept for a year or refrozen after defrosting is being introduced by Wrigley supermarkets of Detroit.' After...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GOODS & SERVICES: New Ideas, Dec. 23, 1957 | 12/23/1957 | See Source »

Electronic countermeasures have become so vital that many bombers will carry nothing but electronic equipment. Sylvania Electric Products Inc., for instance, is developing a special counter-measures pod to be. carried by a B58 instead of a bomb load or air-to-ground missiles. One or more such B-58s will convoy bomb-armed bombers, shelter them under a canopy of deceitful signals, tell attacking missiles to go away, and, as a last resort, surround the formation with a swarm of small, big-looking decoys...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Counter-measures | 12/9/1957 | See Source »

...FLASH BULB about the size of a thimble but with lighting power of standard bulbs will be marketed by Sylvania Electric Products Inc. early next year. Zirconium-filled, it requires a special attachment, will sell for 14?, the price of larger photo bulbs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Clock, Nov. 4, 1957 | 11/4/1957 | See Source »

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