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The article discusses conditions in U.S. airline industry as of October 15, 1949. The author pays special attention to the impact of government subsidy on airline corporations' performance. Other topics addressed include airline companies' profits and the economic influence of World War II on the industry.

The article discusses Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive of U.S. car tires manufacturing company The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. The author focuses on Firestone's eduction and experience before working for the company, the operation in Liberia, and the company's contribution to the U.S. participation in World War II. Also mentioned are Firestone's personal qualities, and his views on the Marshall Plan, the free enterprise system, and synthetic rubber.

The article discusses Thomas John Watson, President of technology corporation International Business Machines (IBM) as of March 15, 1948. The author focuses on the working conditions of IBM employees, on Watson's interest in international relations, and IBM's contribution to the participation of the U.S. in World War II. Also mentioned is Watson's interest and support of arts, IBM's monthly periodical THINK, and IBM's employee education.

The article presents the responses of some U.S. business leaders on what field of industry will undergo the most drastic change after the war. George M. Verity, chairman of American Rolling Mill Co., believes that the U.S. will have new industries resulting from a great period of reconstruction including lighter metal alloys. Justin R. Whiting, president of The Commonwealth & Southern Corp., says cites civilian air transportation within years of conversion to peacetime work.

The article discusses the possible effects of World War II to the U.S. economy, industry and foreign trade in 1939. Particular focus is given to exports regulations to war belligerents according to the U.S. Neutrality Act, a comparison to the preparedness of the U.S. Federal government for the previous war in 1914, and the types of industry that could benefit the most from the war such as the chemical, automobile, and the railroad.

The article looks at barter deals in foreign trade, focusing on Germany's barters and their impact on U.S. foreign trade with Latin America as of May 15, 1939. Topics discussed include Germany's barters with Balkan countries, the mechanisms of barter trade, and the economic aspects of barter for both sides involved in the transaction. The future of the barter system, the relationship between barter deals and World War II, as well as the role of barter trade in German politics are also included.

The article looks at prospects of U.S. industrial production in the context of World War II as of November 15, 1939. The author pays special attention to the potential advantages of war on automobile industry. Possible corporate bonus plans are also reviewed. Operational plans of airline industry and construction companies are analyzed as well.

The author discusses U.S. stock markets at the beginning of the Korean War in 1950 judging by past wartime market experience with special attention to World War II. He makes assumptions concerning taxes on corporate earnings, civilian and war production, and aggregated dividends. Attention is also paid to railroad company Denver & Rio Grande Western, vehicle producer General Motors, and submarine company Electric Boat.

The article offers business news in the U.S. as of December 1945. A housing shortage is expected as only 450,000 units are expected to be built by 1946 in the face of demand from over 3 million families. A new era of global mass air transportation is predicted with the coming of 80-passenger Stratocruiser aircraft. The outlook for the disposal of surplus government war plants is discussed.

The article discusses the result of a survey of economists about several economic issues after World War II. It explains that the respondents provided different predictions about possible developments in some specific economic factors including inflation rate, industrial production, wage levels and labor supply.

The article discusses the role of public relations in promoting the importance of business to Americans as of November 1944. Topics mentioned include the temporary prosperity brought by World War II, the need for corporations to hire dedicated industrial publicists, and the publicist's duty to stress the role of business as a positive contributor to society.

The article looks at business conditions in the U.S. as of August 15, 1944 in the context of World War II and the expected post-war period. The author discusses transportation, fuel, and shipping industry. Raw materials, fuel, and food production are commented on. Attention is also paid to labor power shortages.

The article discusses business developments in the United States as of July 15, 1944. Topics include predictions regarding potential changes in the country's industrial output after the end of World War II, scarcity of materials such as cotton and wool, the geographic distribution of workforce and its impact on employment, and comments by Marvin Jones, U.S. War Food Administrator.

The article focuses on the impact of World War II on political developments in the United States as of July 15, 1944. The campaigns of Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt and Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey for the 1944 U.S. Presidential elections are reviewed. Included are comments about strikes organized by labor unions, figures related to employment in the country, and Government goals regarding workers' income.

The article presents the authors' opinions regarding political, social, and economic developments as of July 14, 1944. The impact of policies of the U.S. War Production Board on the country's industry is discussed. Problems related to the growing numbers of women employees and their supervision are examined. It is suggested that black markets in the United States during World War II should be eliminated.

The article discusses how the packaging industry was able to meet its wartime obligations despite restrictions and shortages in materials and manpower in the U.S. as of 1943. Impregnated fiber containers for products such as thermos bottles are being produced by Cambridge Paper Box Co. while Sutherland Paper Co. developed a moisture-proof and grease-proof paperboard coffee carton. Chemists have also developed a type of thermoplastic coating used for fiber containers of foodstuffs.

The article presents a list of questions that executives in the U.S. may ask to determine if they are doing everything possible to promote the war effort while planning for peace, including issues on production, products and employee morale, as of April 1943.

The article focuses on the adjustments which American business need to make that must be predicated on the realization that its post-war world will be different, especially in the distribution of trades and services. It says that the urgent demands of relief and reconstruction will be met before production can concentrate fully on filling less essential needs or the new demands of a world at peace. It says that this will feature opportunities for constructive work unequalled in U.S. history.

The article describes how small businesses have obtained U.S. government contracts for the production of war materials during World War II as in the case of Vendo Co., a manufacturer of coin-operated automatic beverage dispenser. Vendo Co., which produces the Sonotest device, initially faced challenges in finding contracts. President Elmer F. Pierson said they obtained the government contracts by applying sound business principles of perseverance, ingenuity and horse sense to war conditions.

The author discusses the economic aspects of the U.S. involvement in World War II in 1942. He is critical of money hoarders as being unpatriotic and should be compelled to use the money into the purchase of war bonds or other uses. Also investigated are American Federation of Musicians president James Caesar Petrillo interfering with the dissemination of war information and the corporation tax being unsound and discriminatory.

The article examines the impact of the British Excess Profits Tax. Its nature is explained along with its applicability. The political motive behind the tax is discussed which involves business against labor. A comparison between Excess Profits Tax in the Second World War and one of the same name in World War I is presented together with the disadvantages it brings for young companies. Two modifications of the original stringency of the act are explained, one being real and another illusory.

The article offers news briefs about U.S. business as of September 1940. A Business Aid Clinic was established by executives in Charleston, South Carolina which offers free selling or financial advice to neighborhood companies. The demand of the national defense program for airplanes and trained air personnel has increased and is expected to affect commercial airlines. The Vinylite plastic from Carbide and Carbon Chemical Corp. is being used in the production of women's shoes.

The article discusses the business conditions in the U.S. during World War II in 1940. Some companies decided to postpone or cancel their financing plans due to the prospect of a short war. To produce about 50,000 combat planes a year, the sizes of aircraft and engine plants must be increased. According to United States Steel, the steel required in the original naval armament program for 1940 would amount to only 1% of its finished steel production for 1939.

The author discusses aspects of U.S. workers' sitdown strikes, the government's policy towards them and the forming public opinion on the matter as of November 15, 1939. He also reviews the possible economic consequences of World War II and the economic aspects of peace. Also investigated is president Roosevelt's intention to apply for a third political term.

The article presents the opinion of the author on the possible effects of the World War II to the U.S. economy in 1939. Particular focus is given to inflation fears, commodities price surge, and the neutrality conditions, the author suggest which include business relations and trade with all belligerents.

The editor discusses U.S. politics, business, and economy as of October 1, 1939 in the context of the beginning of World War II. He reflects over government policy, U.S. stock markets, and the economic consequences the war could have for the U.S. Topics include import trade, neutrality, and consumer behavior in wartimes.

The article published on September 15, 1939 presents forecasts of the effects of the World War II to the U.S. economy, business, and industry depending on the length of the conflict. Particular focus is given to the expectation for a mild business stimulation, the fear of post-war deflation, and the forecast of increase in capital goods demand.

The article focuses on changes in U.S. stock prices in the context of a possible outbreak of World War II as of May 1, 1939. Details related to the book values and earnings of U.S. corporations including telecommunication company American Telephone and Telegraph, machinery manufacturer Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing and tin cans manufacturer American Can Company are presented.

The author examines how misleading the stock market can be in the U.S. Topics discussed include the claims made by economists and Democrats that the recovery program of U.S. President Ronald Reagan is a failure, the economic conditions in the U.S. after World War II, and the improved performance of the stock market in 1981.

The article focuses on the approach of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. to its product developments. Examples highlight cases wherein the company wondered about what to do with its products like the two-glass reinforced polyethylene tapes and waterproof sandpaper. The company made efforts to raise working capital through the sale of its common stock. Figures shows the value of the company's shares, sales and earnings since the end of World War II.

The article advocates capitalism which has given security, prosperity, happiness and well-being to the people in the U.S. in 1951. The U.S. is presented to have been able to spend 330 billion dollars to win World War II due to private capital. The free enterprise business system in the country is credited for furnishing employment with the highest hourly and weekly earnings ever recorded. The capitalistic system is cited to have fostered ingenuity.

The article explores a prospective bill related to excess profits tax (EPT) in connection to the World War II in the U.S. as of November 15, 1950. Topics include the profits of EPT during 1941-1945, high profits tax, and war profits tax. The relationship between EPT and inflation as well as the distinction between the profits from war work and non-military work are also addressed.

The article discusses the economy of Great Britain as of June 1, 1948. Topics mentioned include the end of the five-day work week in the mining industry, the demand of the United States to be repaid for their investments in the Marshall Plan for postwar reconstruction, and the effects of World War II, such as the destruction of a large part of the British merchant navy.

The article focuses on the demand for both farm equipment and farm equipment dealers in the United States as of February 15, 1948. Topics include the impact of World War II on the U.S. farm economy, mechanization in farming, and tips for establishing a heavy implement store. Special attention is paid to the initial capital, the dealership with a regional implement manufacturer, and salesmanship in sale of parts and repair service.

The article presents economic and political forecasting for the United States as of November 15, 1947. Topics mentioned include the economic impact of World War II, the author's hopes that a member of the Republican Party would be elected President on November 4, 1948, and the cultural and ethical differences between the United States and the Soviet Union.

A letter to the editor is presented commenting that the black markets in post-World War II U.S. are caused by the U.S. government itself.

The article features the New York, Chicago and Saint Louis Railroad Company, also known as the Nickel Plate Road, and its contribution to the U.S. war effort during World War II. It is said that its passenger, mail and express services rose to it highest in 1944 due to the demands of war. Details about the company's financial state in 1944 and its road improvement programs were discussed.

The article presents suggestions for low investment but potentially profitable ventures for after World War II. The Party Food Shop business supplies ready-made food and refreshments and party supplies for parties. A Christmas Wrapping Store that offers gift wrapping materials and wrapping service may reportedly be started for as little as one thousand dollars. A Community Maid Service supplies maid service to apartment and home owners including cleaning, dusting and washing dishes.

The article discusses the effect of the possible end of the Second World War on political and economic issues in the United States and abroad. Topics mentioned include a quote from Director of War Mobilization James F. Byrne to the effect that the U.S. advocating tax breaks for corporations who modernize their factories, research showing the effect of foreign trade on the post-war employment of industrial workers, and the annexation of Italian possessions in North Africa by Great Britain.

The article discusses the U.S. stock exchanges as of December 1, 1944, with attention paid to the wartime industrial boom. Topics include aircraft, shipbuilding, and rails industries. Particular focus is given to the dividends from railroad stocks from companies such as Southern Railway and Southern Pacific.

The article presents forecasts for the performance of railroad stocks in the United States as of November 15, 1944. Topics mentioned include the historical performance of the Dow-Jones railroad averages from 1929 to 1944, the effect of the end of World War II on railroad companies, and a list of companies expected to do well, including Great Northern Pfd., Norfolk & Western, and Louisville & Nashville.

The article forecasts the effect of the end of World War II on stock markets in the United States as of November 15, 1944. Topics mentioned include a chart showing the performance of the Dow-Jones industrial and railroad averages from May to November, a list of companies expected to benefit from peace including Kimberly-Clark, Twentieth Century-Fox Film, and du Pont, and the effect of corporate tax relief on the markets.

The article discusses the results of the November 7, 1944 election of United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and predicts the outcome of the war then raging in Europe. Topics mentioned include the role of Roosevelt's ally Sidney Hillman in the election, the financial effect of a surrender by Germany, and the effect of the bombing campaign on the German economy.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within current and upcoming issues on topics including the effects of the end of World War II on the economy of the United States, a profile of Public Aviation Corp. Alfred Marchev, and the role of character in business.

The article presents figures related to stock markets in the United States as of October 15, 1944. Particular focus is given to the impact on stock prices of the ongoing World War II and the campaign for the 1944 U.S. presidential elections. Predictions regarding year-end dividends for stockholders are provided. A chart is included which contains figures related to the rates of the Dow Jones Industrial and railroad average benchmark indexes since the beginning of 1944.

The article offers a post-WWII outlook for the U.S. stock market as of October 1, 1944. Particular focus is given to the aircraft industry and the decline in aircraft shares compared with their values at the beginning of the war. Aircraft companies mentioned include Douglas, Lockheed and Grumman. The post-war prospects of the railroad industry are also discussed.

The article provides details about U.S. stock prices in the context of World War II as reviewed by the Dow Jones industrial average index as of September 15, 1944. Prospects for traders who wish to invest in short term trust stocks and the possible impact of peace on stock market are also reviewed.

The article presents a reprint of an editorial, published in newspaper "New York Times," on the U.S. Department of Justice filing antitrust lawsuits against railroad companies in the context of World War II as of September 15, 1944. Details related to railroad rates being opposed by the Department of Justice are provided. U.S. laws related to railroads are also reviewed.

The article looks at the advantages and disadvantages on U.S. economy of World War II during the postwar period as of September 15, 1944. Details related to U.S. people's spending and saving habits during after the war are presented. Labor unions' and workers' strikes impact, described by the author as "unfavorable" on postwar economic conditions is also analyzed.

The article looks at prospects for easing government control imposed on U.S. business during the World War II as of September 15, 1944. Details related to the U.S. War Production Board (WPB) and Office of Price Administration (OPA)'s role in industrial production during the war are presented. Possible changes in corporate taxation laws are also discussed.