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The article discusses the performance of the U.S. utilities sector in 1961 and its prospects for 1962. According to the author, the utilities industry has achieved a steadily increasing margin of excess capacity from 1955 to 1961. The author adds that utilities companies have been able to use their newer and more efficient capacity for base loads. It relates how the so-called flow-through accounting increased the profits of utilities.

The article looks at industrial specialists in the United States as of January 1959. The author comments on economic and corporate individualism, the effect of the 1958 recession on their businesses, and the role of technological diversification. Also discussed is the importance of appropriate markets to be found, the significance of good management, and know-how.

The article reports about the increased demand for aluminum products in the United States as of May 15, 1956. Topics addressed include the possible future output of aluminum companies and their expansion plans. Details related to the business performance of aluminum manufacturers including Alcoa, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical, and Reynolds Metals are presented as well. Difficulties experienced by aluminum companies, described by the author as "bandwagon effect," are also analyzed.

The article discusses the state of the U.S. economy as of January 1, 1955. Merchants predicted that Christmas sales would rise by 5% to 10% based on day after Thanksgiving 1954 sales. Economists explained that consumers were spending more because of an anticipation of a rise in business in 1955, rising payrolls and drop in unemployment. Signs of an upward swing in the economy included the rise in production from steel mills, rise in lumber production, and increase in construction spending.

The article examines the resurging British economy as of April 1970. According to Professor Robert J. Ball of the London School of Business, until the early sixties, Great Britain suffered from fractionalized industries, non-existent management techniques and labor strife that kept its productivity low. Analysts are saying that Britain's key strength for the future is the tremendous pool of well educated young men capable of tracking opportunities in the Common Market and the world.

The article focuses on the consolidation of 24 limestone producing companies to form the Indiana Limestone Co. in an effort to cut costs and increase output. It notes that the Indiana limestone is important to the building industry due to its structural strength and chemical composition. It also cites the changes in the quarrying methods in the industry following the said merger including the placing of a central shop to sharpen drill bits instead of a blacksmith per company to save time.

The article discusses developments related to business enterprises in the U.S. as of October 1, 1926 which include the opportunity of artists to seek inspiration from industrial activities, an experiment launched by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to use motored coaches in transporting passengers from the Jersey City Terminal after New York cancelled its contract for the terminal in Pennsylvania and a joke concocted by the friends of steamship owner H. F. Alexander to attract the media.

The author explores his views on developments in the U.S. business sector as of December 1925. One talks about an executive's system that can drive production up to the highest limit and still remain popular with the rank and file. Another discusses the move of General Motors Corp. to declare an extra payment of more than 25 million U.S. dollars in one lump sum to stockholders. Another one advises the U.S. Congress to endorse the terms to settle Italy's 2.4 billion U.S. dollar debt to the U.S.

The article discusses speculation on how long the economic boom that Florida is experiencing in 1925 will last. Topics addressed include Florida's business and economic history from the 1860s, and Florida's possession of the resources that entitle it to rank as one of the country's most interesting states. Also mentioned are the value of the state's manufactures in 1920 and the balance of production in manufactured, agricultural, mineral and animal products.

The article details the rise of Maxwell Motor Corp. president Walter P. Chrysler to success and his business management approach. He studied the value of increased individual production and waste while at American Locomotive Company's Pittsburgh Works and became the head of General Motors. To help a failing company get back into business, he first look at its personnel and executives and reduce costs and waste. It also cites his other accomplishments.

The article reports on the state of the U.S. steel industry as of January 1954 and offers outlook for the sector for the coming year. By October 1953's end, the industry had produced 95 million ingots compared to 74 million in 1952's ten months. The industry is seen facing too much capacity in a very short time. Amco Steel Corp. is cited for management excellence. Inlands Joseph L. Block is mentioned for putting steel labor relations in their proper place.

The article reports on the state of the U.S. machinery manufacturers as of January 1954 and offers outlook for the sector for the coming year. The sensitivity of the group to economic swings is highlighted. The production spree that followed the Korean war was over. To buck the economic cycle, diversification is suggested. A lathe-level view of labor relations is presented.

The article focuses on role of Ted Cheff of Holland Furnace Co. in generating profits for the firm. It mentions that the firm manufactures warm air furnaces and related equipment; and lifting of wages of workers for lifting the production at the firm. It also mentions aboyt role of Cheff in making plans and policies for adopting business changes for the firm's development. It also mentions that an engineering department checks and approves every plan proposed by a salesman for an installation.

The article discusses the reduction in industrial production costs as well as higher yield brought on by the use of new machinery technology. Topics mentioned include machine modernization in production of ice, automated production and increased safety standards, and increased production of weapons and ammunition in the military industry.

The author offers an outlook for U.S. automobile company General Motors Corp. as of October 1933. Topics discussed include the production ratio attained by the company, the increase in assets owned by the firm and its expansion in aviation, refrigeration and automotive accessories. Also mentioned are the company's accessory business and expenditures for research under the leadership of president Alfred P. Sloan Jr.

The article discusses the factors that contribute to the success of labor policies. Topics discussed include the stability of production and employment, the findings of a study of seasonality conducted by Simon Kuznets of the National Bureau of Economic Research and the labor problems created by seasonality of sales. Also mentioned are the trends and sensitivity of selling prices and the rate of growth of the industry and the company.

The article focuses on the delay in oil drilling by the U.S. companies in the North Sea between Great Britain and Norway as of November 1974 due to various reasons including difficult weather condition, shortages of basic material and financing delays. It discusses the assumption that the target production of 2.7 million barrels a day by 1980 will not be met and the eagerness of the British government to participate in the project to limit the profits that companies can get from the North Sea. INSET: Squeeze 'Em Till It Hurts.

The article looks into the opportunities for business investments in Egypt. It explains the inflow of Arab oil money into Egypt via U.S. banks and their U.S. industrial clients that serve as middlemen and as suppliers of technology. Also discussed is the role of the enterprising middle class in increasing the productivity of factories in Egypt, the link between socialism and luxury, and how U.S. managers are channeling Arab money and western technology into Egypt through joint ventures.

The article analyzes the U.S. economy as of July 15, 1957 and discusses issues related to inflation and wage increases. The author states that the 1957 inflation does not result from a shortage of goods but from wage increases outpacing gains in productivity. Topics mentioned include the increasing price of steel, the debenture issued by the R.H. Macy department store, and a recommendation for speculation on the Jones & Laughlin steel company stock.

The article presents an update on the economic performance of the U.S. as of April 1955. A Federal Reserve Board report revealed growth in industrial production in 1955 compared to the previous year. Economists raise concern over the way Americans were incurring debt and indications of financial recklessness are identified including increases in outstanding consumer credit, surrenders of life insurance policies and non-farm real estate mortgage foreclosures.

The article discusses the performance of the electronics industry in America as measured by yardsticks of profitability and growth for the years 1967-1971. Topics examined include the mix of disastrous, fair, and record-breaking output across different areas of the business, the competition from foreign manufacturers, and spending on electrical products in the consumer and industrial sectors. Also discussed is the price war in the semiconductor industry.

The article looks at economic productivity in the U.S. as of 1971 with particular focus given to comments by Patrick Haggerty, chairman of electronics manufacturer Texas Instruments. Productivity in education, government services, and private industry is discussed. Topics addressed include inflation, economic growth, and the productivity-consciousness of the U.S. government.

An interview with senior economist Edward F. Denison is presented. When asked about the reason for European industrial workers being paid less than American ones, he refers to the lower productivity of the former compared to the one of the latter. Denison believes that the number of U.S. workers receiving education is bigger than this in Europe. He also comments on Italy's development in the field of education.

The article reports on the record progress of businesses in the Pacific Coast and the American Bankers Association's 1926 annual convention in Los Angeles. Topics discussed include the successful effort of bankers to help the communities prosper since the last conference in 1921, the 130 percent increase in the registration of automobiles that indicates a progressive economy and comparison of industrial productivity in Portland, Seattle and Spokane.

The article discusses the benefits of proper illumination in factories. The author says correct and adequate artificial illumination in factories merits careful consideration from plant managers. The indirect benefits are reduction in accidents, promotion of greater safety and better morale among workers and thereby minimum labor turnover, and protection of employee health. The greater ability to see with proper illumination leads to decreases in spoilage and thus increases in production.

The article asserts that the American motor car is the most variously distributed and most widely known American product in 1926. The author says it is used in almost every part of the world, even in those parts whose remoteness has been beyond the reach of American movies. It is stated that more than 300,000 American motor cars were shipped abroad the previous year, and that it is predicted that in a few years, 25 percent of car production will be sold abroad.

The article discusses why the Maryland Casualty Co. relocated its business to the Baltimore suburbs in 1924. According to company president F. Highland Burns, the transfer was necessitated by the overcrowded conditions of the present home office building and to provide unlimited extension of the office for future growth. Burns added that a comfortable surroundings could also result in better productivity among his employees.

The article discusses developments related to the manufacturing industries in the U.S. as of November 25, 1922. Topics discussed include the improvement in efficiency in the manufacturing sector, various ways that manufacturers have tried to improve the efficiency of workers and factors limiting the profitability of retailers' operations. Also highlighted are the implications of unionization of labor for retailers' business and the expected emphasis on efficiency of corporate buyers.

The article discusses developments in the U.S. chemical industry, particularly in the plastics segment, as of mid-May 1954. According to the Society of the Plastics Industry, output is expected to increase by another 5% to 3,150,000,000 pounds in 1954. It cites John Wesley Hyatt as the producer of the first commercial plastic in the country. Among the firms in the sector are Allied Chemical & Dye, Monsanto and Union Carbide & Carbon.

The article discusses the strong performance of the aircraft industry in the U.S. as of January 1942. It mentions that the popularity of the industry causes experts to train the public to accept aircraft as they accept bicycle and automobile. According to the author, the improvement also expands the production of aircraft for defense purposes.

The article offers new briefs on U.S. business in 1940. The leveling-off process in industrial production continues and business activity remains high above the previous year's performance. Veteran stock market observers predict a possible rise as businesses have greater optimism for 1940. Business opportunities in Latin-American markets are ready for U.S. manufacturers.

The article explores how U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt is demanding immediate further extension of Federal controls over every fundamental function of both production and distribution. It mentions about sweeping constitutional amendment vesting vast new powers in the Federal Government. It also mentions about concern of Roosevelt over delicately balanced diplomatic situation in Europe.

The article focuses on competitive economic system with the right to existence depends upon the ability of industry to serve the public interest and employed in the operations of industry and information on Dodge automobile by Chrysler Corp. It mentions technological progress means greater productivity for the wage earner and higher wage scales. It also mentions building industry passed through five years of steadily deepening depression.

The article reports on the growing demand for automatic machine tools in the U.S. It discusses the impact of the growing demand on company stocks and the benefits provided by the tools to businesses in terms of productivity. It profiles several companies that specialize in making labor-saving machinery, such as chemicals and gas company Air Reduction Co., Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. and the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Factors behind the increased demand are also discussed.

The article focuses on the difference of the Intergovernmental Council of Copper Exporting Countries (CIPEC) from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with emphasis on the difficulty experienced by CIPEC in raising copper prices in 1974. Topics discussed include the highlights of a meeting held by CIPEC in June 1974 in Zambia, the reasons why CIPEC failed to raise the prices of copper where OPEC and Jamaica succeed and the expected rise in the production of copper.

The article discusses the business performance of Paccar Inc., a manufacturer of Peterbilt and Kenworth heavy-duty trucks. Topics covered include Paccar's involvement in the production of other vehicles, such as freight cars and rubber-tired vehicles for open-pit and underground mining, the firm's return on equity, how the company caters to independent owner-operators and other customers, and the views of Paccar President Charles Pigott on the truck market.

The article provides details about the "Operation Bootstrap" economic development program implemented in Puerto Rico as of May 15, 1974. Special attention is paid to economic advisor Robert R. Nathan's opinion on the program. Other topics addressed include Puerto Rico's business tax exemptions, industrial productivity, and political environment, described by the author as "highly stable."

The article discusses developments in the aircraft manufacturing industry in the U.S. as of late 1966. It focuses on the operation of United Aircraft, which is led by its chairman H. M. (Jack) Horner. It claims that the company is facing problems due to production issues at its main subsidiary Pratt & Whitney (P&W). To resolve the issues, United Aircraft launched the aircraft engine and industrial turbine firm, Orenda, Ltd.

The article discusses developments in the operation of Central Soya Co., a processor of soybeans, as of mid-April 1966. The company was founded by Dale W. McMillen Sr. in 1934 and is currently managed by his sons, chairman Harold (Mick) McMillen and president Dale McMillen Jr. In 1961, the company established its own poultry and egg business, producing more than 200 million pounds of chickens and 30 million dozen eggs annually.

The article assesses the U.S. economy as of the 1st half of 1965. The Federal Reserve Board Production grew by 0.3 because of an auto production drop in the March-April 1965 period and less benefits of the excise-tax cuts. Atlantic Refining was forecasted to grow to 5.75 dollars a share due to its enhanced operating efficiency and boosted gasoline market shares. Bethlehem Steel and F.W. Woolworth were seen as strong private markets in the U.S. due to rising security buyer interest.

In this article, the author discusses the weak point in the U.S. economy in 1960 resulting from inventory recessions. He claims that the U.S. business in the 1960s sold more than it produced. He cites the more serious decline in industrial production during the period. He also proposes to the new Administration to act on the strict regulation of U.S Treasury on depreciation allowances which discourage businessmen to expand or purchase new equipment.

The article reports that International Nickel Co.'s (INCO) chairman John Fairfield Thompson is concerned about the future of the company despite its record earnings, sales and production. It explains that while INCO, which produces 75 percent of the world's nickel supply, is operating at full capacity it is not able to meet market demand. Thompson is concerned by the company will find it harder to meet nickel demand in 1957, which is expected to increase by 50 percent.

The article reports that the U.S. automobile industry has produced some 5,500,000 cars in 1954, making it the third most productive year on record for the industry.

The author discusses economic and political developments, particularly in the U.S. and Great Britain, as of mid-November 1954. He claims that the victory of the Grand Old Party (GOP) in the elections show the great influence by Republican President Dwight Eisenhower across the country. He also cites the economic growth in Great Britain as seen in the 6% increase in industrial production.

The article features Boston, Massachusetts-based coal company, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associates owned by Eli Goldston. It explains why Eastern will not be crunched between falling productivity and rising environmental awareness like other coal companies because of the pattern of distribution of its metallurgical coal which involves domestic use, and imports to Japan and Europe, minimizing its environmental problems. Eastern is expected to reach its highest income in its 43-year history by 1973.

The article looks at aspects of U.S. economy in the context of the wage increase in the country as of August 1, 1970. The author discusses the inflation rate, expectations for increased industrial productivity, and the behavior of the labor unions. Special attention is paid to the payment of Government employees.

The article discusses the introduction of young, computer literate employees into the finance industry and the resulting effects on productivity and business culture as they become a larger and larger portion of the work force. It examines this trend by profiling the head of Berkley Dean & Co., William R. Berkley.

The author comments on the devaluation of sterling. He conveys his doubt over the economic necessity of devaluing the sterling, adding that it was a question of productivity than prices in order to allow Great Britain to compete in world markets. He explains how the devaluation will give Great Britain a valuable breathing space in which to organize its economy. The author looks at the effect of the devaluation of sterling on the dollar.

The article reports on developments pertaining to the automobile industry in the U.S. as of June 15, 1929. Topics discussed include the introduction of new models for both passenger and commercial vehicles, the decision of Hudson Motor Car Co. not to implement any model changes during the year, and the increase in the industry's production output. The growth of the used car market is noted.

The article discusses the program of stabilization employed by the petroleum industry to curtail production at the daily average level of 1928 which is expected to be effective by May 1, 1929 and thereby avoid demoralization. It mentions the 1928 production and import figures, and the curtailment done at Mid-Continent States of Oklahoma and Kansas, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, and California. Also cited are the production and import figures from South America.