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The article reports that after the legalization of paper milk containers in Chicago, Illinois, the containers are already being used for quarts of milk sold daily in retail stores.

The article reports on the decision of the federal district to end the two-year resistance by the Chicago Board of Health against the efforts of Dean Milk Co. to sell milk in paper in Illinois. It highlights the claim of the Board of Health in which paper milk bottle is considered unsafe, unstandard and unsanitary. It states that paper bottles adds extra cost to milk dealers amounting to one cent per quart of milk.

The article reports that consumers flocked to depression-born currency exchanges in Chicago, Illinois in order to purchase money orders with which to pay taxes. It cites factors that contribute to the growth of the currency exchanges including fat pay checks from war manufacturers and difficulties of many workers in getting to banks during normal banking hours. It notes that banks are encouraged by West Coast plane manufacturers and shipbuilders to establish branches in or near their plants.

The article focuses on the diversification of Chicago, Illinois-based Container Corp. of America (CCA). CCA President Leo H. Schoenhofen announced that the firm will not be restricted to paperboard and plastic packaging. The diversification strategy of CCA is said to be a defensive move since pulp and paper manufacturers are encroaching upon CCA's private preserve. The key elements of CCA corporate strategy are the orientation toward sales and decentralization.

The article reports on the assembly of the Motor and Equipment Wholesalers' Association (M.E.W.A.) in Chicago, Illinois.

The article reports on the decision of the "Chicago Sun" newspaper to give its advertisers rebates on their total expenditures for space in its weekday issues in Illinois during the first half of 1942. It says that the 7.64 percent rebates are estimated to be around 50,000 U.S. dollars, which represent a voluntary refund of the difference between the estimates of the pre-publication circulation and the actual audited circulation from January 1 to June 30, 1942. The new advertising rates for the second half of 1942 are also discussed.

The article reports on the problem of pre-packing of fruits and vegetables, which was discussed at the yearly session of the Packaging Institute in Chicago, Illinois in 1946. It was discussed that the pre-packing of fresh produce in consumer-size units will need vast amounts of special papers and sheetings and machines that have not been conceived yet. Products that went into glass and paper during World War II have returned to metal cans. The production of glass container increased in October 1946.

The article offers information on the United Automobile Workers of America's Seventh Annual Convention in Chicago, Illinois which is considered to be the most unruly and rowdiest meeting due to threats made by member employers to not cooperate unless their wartime demands are met.

The article focuses on issues surrounding the move of the city council in Chicago, Illinois to pass an ordinance that would legalized the use of paper milk containers.

The article focuses on various events during the Machine Tool Show which was held at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois in August 1965. It denotes the presentation of several equipment and tools from different companies including 4-axis turret lathe from General Electric, high-precision jig borers, and heavy-duty profiling machine. Several executives attended the event such as Julian C. Pease and John S. Randall.

The article reports on the acquisition of "Chicago Daily News" newspaper by "Chicago Sun-Times" newspaper owner Marshall Field, Jr. in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. It mentions that the ownership of both "Chicago Sun-Times" and "Chicago Daily News'" provides Field the ability to compete with the "Chicago Tribune" and its satellite "American." The article discusses the daily circulation of "Chicago Tribune," "Chicago-Sun Times," "American" and "Chicago Daily News."

The article reports that the strike, called by the United Automobile Workers (C.I.O.) on December 5, 1938 against the two papers in Chicago, Illinois, the Herald Examiner and the American, has been supported by trade unions, the local Catholic weekly, the New World, and by the labor press nearly everywhere. Unbiased observers have claimed that the strike was nowhere near an end. It has also been reported by the Chicago Guild that approximately 212 advertisers are boycotting the papers.

The article presents the findings of a survey by the Chicago Plan Commission on the utilization and condition of land and dwellings in several areas in Chicago, Illinois.

The article mentions the magnetic sound tracks from Armour Research Foundation of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois.

The article reports that the profit-sharing scheme remains popular among management programs that link output and pay. The idea of profit-sharing came from H. C. Nicholas, president of Quality Casting Co., Orrville, Ohio who said it would give workers a proprietary interest in free enterprise. The article cites interest in the profit-sharing scheme by The Council of Profit Sharing Industries in Wooster, Ohio, Continental Paper Co. in Ridgefield Park, New Jesey and the Profit-Sharing Union in Chicago, Illinois.

The article reports on the 2006 annual Newspaper Association of America conference, held from April 2nd to April 4th in Chicago, Illinois. The convention allowed representatives of the nearly 1,500 daily newspapers in the United States to discuss topics like decreased circulation figures, small town papers vs. big-town papers, and ways to include and combat the Internet.

The article reports on the move of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOE), which proposes new futures contracts in Treasury bonds and in commercial paper, to encourage trading options in Ginnie Mae futures in Illinois. It reveals the possibility that individual, institutional investors and even the firms that trade with them would benefit from the new options and contracts proliferation. Moreover, the new vehicles were considered good extensions of market instruments that have been already used.

The article reports on the decision of a U.S. court to auction Chicago, Illinois-based Mather Tower to finance the planned Alonzo Mather Aged Ladies Home.

The article reports on the factors which improved the financial performance of Chicago, Illinois-based Brink's Inc. in 1965. It states that the company's sales increased from 25 million dollars in 1958 to 35 million dollars in 1964. It notes that the development is associated on the firm's cost control effort, decentralization, and overseas expansion.

Information about several papers discussed at the six-day scientific talkathon of the 126th annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago, Illinois. Topics include the new evidence of the causes of lung cancer and the life of a test tube. The meeting featured Dr. Wilhelm C. Hueber, Dr. Sidney W. Fox, and Dr. Leontine Goldschmidt.

The article offers information on the performance of new "Chicago Sun-Times" newspaper after its first publication in Chicago, Illinois. It mentions that the newspaper reveals its health operations after people inquire on the status and circulation movement. Also outlined is the changes in personnel management of the periodical following the resignation of Director Jack Stenbuck.

The article reports on the approval of the plan of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Henry A. Wallace to the federal supervision of the milk market in Chicago, Illinois through a marketing agreement with Pure Milk Association (P.M.A.).

The article reports on the problems on obtaining sand for molds and cores for aluminum and magnesium foundries in the engine plant of Chrysler Corp. in Chicago.

The article focuses on the creation of the National Cooperative Finance Association by the Cooperative League of the U.S.A. cooperative movement. It says that the national finance cooperative is expected to be the highlight of the cooperative movement's convention in Chicago, Illinois. It mentions that cooperatives will be required to give seasonal credit as fertilizer in spring and will need to extend credit for beans and beef. Meanwhile, it also offers information on the cooperative movement.

Information on the second National Policy Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations' (CIO) Steel Workers' Organizing Committee (SWOC) in Chicago, Illinois in May 1940 is presented. The meeting featured the introduction of a drive to complete the organization of steel mills in the U.S. Other topics discussed at the meeting include the endorsement of the 30-hour week for basic industries and the use of the ten-day escape clause written into basic contracts in 1938 by steel companies.

The article focuses on business planning of Marshall Field, owner of the newspaper "PM" published from New York City. It reports that Field is planning to sell his stock in Marshall Field & Co. to finance startup of a morning daily newspaper for Chicago, Illinois. It states that Field wants to compete with the newspaper "Chicago Tribune" owned by Colonel Robert R. McCormick.

Features Chicago, Illinois-based financier Leonard Shaykin. Family background; Education; Highlights of career as an employee; Strategies in arranging leveraged buyouts; Business philosophy; Information on his buyout funds; Biggest deals completed.

The article discusses the Christian ethics-based personnel policy of Chicago, Illinois-based ServiceMaster Industries Inc. that has been essential to its business success. It emphasizes how the firm prioritizes God and people development first before striving to grow profitably. The value being given by the company to its employees who mainly works in the housekeeping department of health care facilities is described. Details of the employee training program being offered by the company are also presented.

The article reports on a reorganization committee formed by Chicago's Association of Commerce president Oscar G. Mayer to boost business activities in Chicago through research work.

The article reports on the move of employers and labor leaders in Chicago, Illinois to ease the problems of war work. It highlights on the speech from civilian personnel of the Ninth Naval District R. J. Twyman that suggests a program that resulted in joining the local heads and top men of the state. It also mentions the plan of union officers in using the statement of policy issued by the Chicago Association of Commerce as a basis of achieving individual employers agreements.

The article offers information on the stockyards of Chicago, Illinois. It states that the stockyards allowed farmers and packers use their transient hotel for livestock. It mentions that the business started declining in the middle 1920s. It highlights that several farmers were selling direct to the packers instead of shipping to Chicago, Illinois for sale.

The article offers information on income index in different states of the U.S. in September 1950. It tells that income is increasing at a slower rate in the U.S., particularly, in the employment statistics. It informs that income in Kansas City in Kansas and Chicago in Illinois have increased between August 1950 and September 1950. Several graphs and charts related to the same are also prsented.

The article focuses on the new production techniques in creating the largest commercial plastic molding by Molded Products Corp. in Chicago, Illinois.

The article offers information on the plans of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. to build an integrated steel plant in llinois. The annual capital outlay was expected to be 100 million dollars for over five to six years. The company wants to reach beyond Chicago, Illinois, and gain access to mid western markets. The responsibilities of President William J. Stephens are discussed. The efforts of the company to improve its raw materials and reduce prices are also mentioned.

Information about several papers discussed at the National Electronic Parts Distributors Show in Chicago, Illinois is presented. Topics include the new products of electronic industry, communication system and the development of stereophonic adapters for FM receivers. The show featured Raytheon Co., Cadre Industries Corp. and Majestic International.

The article offers information on the Chicago Board of Trade, a grain exchange in Chicago, Illinois, which is celebrating 100th birthday on April 3, 1948. It states that the exchange was set up in 1848 to provide a central market for grain, and discusses its speculative system of grain pricing which has always been a matter of criticism for grain traders.

The article focuses on 100-year old Henry C. Lytton, owner of The Hub store in Chicago, Illinois. Born in July 13, 1846, Lytton at age 19 began selling boots to soldiers from the Civil War in St. Louis, Missouri. Details of how Lytton set up his stores which started in Ionia, Michigan, his bankruptcy in 1873 and how he regained his earnings are mentioned. Other particulars on how Lytton further expanded his stores such as buying the Young-Quinlan Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota are also discussed.

The article reports on the assistance provided by James Flett Organization in Chicago, Illinois for manufacturers to boost income from sale of waste materials by improving handling methods. The organization acts as sales agent for business and industrial producers of all kinds of scrap and charges them a 5 percent sales commission. Under the sales-agency contracts, the organization handles all the details of a firm's salvage problems. A manufacturer retained Flett to sell its scrap iron production, which led to an increase in sales returns.

Information about the Second International Lighting Exposition held in November 1947 in Chicago, Illinois is presented. With the theme entitled "Planned Lighting--The Use of Engineering Principles in Choosing and Laying Out Fixtures--Gives the User the Most Return for Each Lighting Dollar," the event featured controlled and ceiling lighting. During the event, lighting equipment manufacturers and distributors also revealed growth of sales.

The article presents information on furniture trade show that was held in Chicago, Illinois, this week. In the semi-annual summer show, the Furniture Mart had 950 exhibitors, the Merchandise Mart had 2,500 firms showing merchandise. It is reported that the greatest improvement in supply is in juvenile furniture, upholstered and novelty furniture, lamps, mirrors, and occasional tables.

The article focuses on banker Owen L. Coon and discusses the possible impact of his bank Chicago Terminal National Bank's expansion into Monroe and La Streets, on the other bankers in Chicago, Illinois. According to Owen L. Coon, with on-time payment loans, only a few banks could make money. it is mentioned that while others banks were looking for borrowers, Chicago Terminal's revenue increased to 8.86 dollars wholly on loan interest.

This section offers news briefs about business. Tax filing tips are provided for executives earning from 25,000 U.S. dollars to 40,000 U.S. dollars, including hiring a certified public accountant (CPA) or tax lawyer and sorting papers in a logical fashion. Suggested accommodations and entertainment venues in Chicago, Illinois for conventioneers are provided, including the Flying Frenchman restaurant, Happy Medium theater and Drakes Camellia House. Some hotels in the Expo 70 area in Osaka, Japan are Osaka's Plaza and Toyo, Fujita and Royal.

The article focuses on the approach and technique of futures trading by Richard Dennis, managing partner of the company C and D Commodities. It informs that Dennis has collected the trading profits of 40 million dollars to 50 million dollars. It states that Dennis is one of the most successful futures traders in the commodity market of Chicago, Illinois. According to Dennis, he has made a million trades since past three years based on approximately 10,000 decisions.

The article reports on the management and preparation of the National Materials handling Exposition that was held in Chicago, Illinois in May 1951 by Clapp & Poliak Inc. The company has begun to plan for the show in 1949. After selecting the hall for the show, the draftmen at Clapp & Poliak drew up a floor plan, placed booths for the optimum use of the space. For promoting the event, Clapp & Poliak advertised widely in business newspaers and direct mail and also hired a public relations firm.

The article discusses the expected increase in gas supply in Chicago, Illinois, when the natural gas pipeline operated by Texas Illinois Natural Gas Pipeline Co. opens in late 1951. Texas Illinois is a subsidiary of Peoples' Gas Light & Coke Co. which already distributes gas into Chicago through the pipelines of its two other subsidiaries. To address its problem of handling surplus, People's plans to pump excess natural gas into an underground reservoir for use in the winter.

The article focuses on the different methods to win back lost business at Bement as revealed by the Business Management Service (BMS) of the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. The sales-technique survey conducted by Robert D. Loken, member of BMS, reveals that low levels of sales ability of salesman, insufficient inventory, and poor appearance of stores affect the sales of the retail stores. The BMS representative has offered instruction to set up inventory controls and store layout.

The article reports that the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), in October 1940, has ordered to clear out 652 tenant families at their housing projects in Chicago, Illinois, adding that they were to "prosperous" live there. CHA, accordingly, contends that, to live at those areas, a family should have an income less than five times of yearly rental. Moreover, it mentions that several residents have complained, such as Frank Cara, and a private housing project was being built in contrast to CHA.

The article offers information on the national meeting of the American Chemical Society which was held in Chicago, Illinos during the first week of May 1948. The topics discussed include atomic energy, medicine and farming. Several new products including a catalyst for refining petroleum from Esso Standard Oil Co., a vitamin-A preservative from Ives Cameron Co. and egg powder by the University of Denver.

The article focuses on the commitment of the local 1031 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (AFL) in Chicago, Illinois to have a safe relations with employers. It mentions that the local 1031, which was organized in 1936 with chief jurisdiction in radio and electric fields, has grown to a membership of 16,000 with contracts covering 41 companies. Local 1031 president-business manager Michael Frank Darling explains that union-associated companies are its best references.

The article discusses information on the Transportation Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1954, the Transportation Center offers a curriculum on transportation studies ranging from short courses to a post-graduate science degree in transportation. Attendees of management programs at the Transportation Center describe the courses as rigid and comprehensive, while critics aver that transportation as an independent field of study is not necessary since most information is available in research papers and books.