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John H. Williams, 94, died at his home in Linville, NC on May 1. He worked for the original Williams Brothers as early as 1938. Along with his brother Charlie [...]

GOOD MORNING: Carrying the Olympic torch is different this year. That's the first-hand report I received from opening/closing ceremony producer Don Mischer as he came off his 0.2-mile run carrying [...]

The article reviews the animated motion picture "Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back," featuring the voices of Zak Shada and Tom Kinney, directed by John H. Williams.

The article offers information on John H. Williams, the chairman of Williams Cos. based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His strategies for the growth of Williams Cos. include investment in oil and gas exploration, and acquisition of Peabody Coal Co. Williams is also undertaking several construction works in Tulsa, including, building of William Center, shopping malls, and arts center.

The article presents an overview of the book "The Canoe and the Saddle," by Theodore Winthrop. It was edited and issued by John H. Williams. of Tacoma, Washington. It was there stated that the editor "has connected Winthrop's narrative with authentic history of the regions traversed, and has scattered through the book, in footnotes and in illustrations not formerly used in this connection, many interesting cross-references" It was further stated that "Williams's edition is often careless in matters of detail," and some of these errors were pointed out. In reply to this review Williams sent a letter for publication, in which he charged the reviewer with knowing "nothing of Winthrop's book," and argued the reputed errors at great length.

This section offers news briefs related to money markets in the U.S. The demand for additional loans increases the possibility that interest rates will also rise due the depletion of reserves. The slow conversion of Liberty loans into Treasury bonds raised speculations that more cash is needed to complete the transactions. The nominees to the Federal Reserve Board include Harvard University Professor John H. Williams, New YorkState bank examiner J.A. Broderick and Concrete Steel President William H. Pouch.

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case U.S. v. Williams which deals with the speeding up of car and driving in alcohol influence.

The article reports on the animated film "Shrek." The film version of "Shrek" is based on William Steig's book of the same name. It came to the attention of Producer John H. Williams when he was reading with his two young children. It is an animated family movie that has turned the classic fairytale formula upside down. The success of the film is a combination of the amazing abilities of the voice cast and the incredible achievements of the computer animation team. The article presents many other informations about the movie "Shrek."

Focuses on the city of Tulsa in Oklahoma which is famous for its oil reserves. Contributions of businessman John H. Williams to the economic growth of Tulsa; Cultural activities in the city; Importance of religious belief to the city's residents; Information on various industries in and around the city; Background on the University of Tulsa.

The article looks at the performance and expansion of energy company Williams Cos., headed by John H. Williams, as of November 15, 1977. Topics include the establishment of real estate complex Williams Center, the company's long-term debt, and its oil and gas business Williams Energy Co. and Williams Exploration. The company's fertilizer business is also addressed.

This article presents information regarding the book "Economic stability in a Changing World," by John H. Williams. It becomes increasingly apparent that Williams shares something of the "practical man's" dislike of all kinds of theory, despite his reluctant confession of a need to theorize. Much theory he regards as a rationalization of situations now past and he discovers in theorists a regrettable, if comprehensible, tendency to turn inwards upon the internal logic of their theories rather than outwards to the problems theory is designed to handle. His natural skepticism of, economic theory and human benevolence perhaps unduly magnifies the difficulties of achieving these aims.

This article presents information on several new books. In "The Fabulous Fanny. The Story of Fanny Brice," by Norman Katkov, the "fabulous" of the title is a very tired adjective, but Fanny Brice really was more than a good low comedian. With an almost terrifying persistence she saw everything in human life, from the female body to the grandest passions, in terms of the grotesque. Although John H. Williams of Harvard is usually accounted a conservative economist, the "confessions" that introduce "Economic Stability in a Changing World," reveal him rather as a skeptic who is no less dubious about the doctrines of the neo-classicists than about those of the post-Keynesians.

The article discusses developments in the operation of pipeline construction firm Williams Brothers as of mid-April 1966. It cites the move by the company to buy the Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. for 287.6 million dollars in March 1966. According to Williams Brothers president John H. Williams, the transaction was a cross section of capitalism in action.

The article presents information on the animated motion picture "Valiant." The concept for Valiant, which originated with British writer George Webster, eventually caught the attention of producer John H. Williams of Shrek fame, who was looking for projects he could produce outside of the DreamWorks Works umbrella. Williams honed in on the coming-of-age story that's told from the perspective of birds and beasts, and enlisted the help of Augspurger and Buckley Cullum, also a coproducer on the film along with Eric M. Bennett. Altogether, they established a brand-new animation facility that was an offshoot of Williams's live-action film studio, Vanguard Films. Their goal in establishing Vanguard Animation was to break the "$1 million per minute of animation" barrier that's the norm for high-quality CGI features in the U.S., by using a "non-studio" approach. Once the film was green-lighted in January 2003, Vanguard spent eight months of preproduction in Los Angeles, working on character and location design, character modeling, storyboarding, and animatic creation. In September of that year, the group shifted the physical production to a now facility in London for the production phase, which included set modeling, character animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, post, and editing. INSETS: Building a Birdhouse;Fowl Play;A Bird's-eye View.

This section offers world news briefs. It cites the reason of a judge for denying the separation plea of Maude Mitchell who produced photographs to show how her husband's alleged cruelty had caused her to lose 28 pounds in England. Horace C. Turner was pursued and captured by the truck's owner and several bystanders after stealing 430 dollars from a parked truck in Virginia. Chef Charles Cokinos was fined with 50 dollars for hitting customer John H. Williams with an iron pipe in Missouri.

The article offers information on several articles published in the journals and the books, including the article "The Crisis of the Gold Standard," by John H. Williams, regarding what happened to gold since war, and the books "New Roads to Prosperity," by Paul M. Mazur, and "Incredible Carnegie," by John K. Winkler.

The article focuses on American oil business William Companies and highlights the company's aggressiveness to take risks. The company's random purchases have resulted to its assets soaring 823 percent to 485.7 million U.S. dollars and revenues 574 percent to 235.2 million U.S. dollars. Williams' optimism is attributed to Great Lakes Pipe Line, the first of the company's acquisitions that launched founder John H. Williams on buying spree.

The article discusses a proposal by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower to establish a new kind of Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Under President Eisenhower's perspective, the U.S. will need a new team of economic advisers who will be able to answers questions based on facts and figures. Established under the Employment Act of 1946, the CEA was initially conceived as an advisory group on matters of economic policy. The position of CEA Chairman had been offered to John H. Williams of Harvard University and Arthur F. Burns of Columbia University.

Ewan McGregor will voice the title character in Vanguard Animation's CG-animated feature film "Valiant." "Shrek's" John H. Williams is producing, while Gary Chapman is directing. The animated comedy, in production, tells the story of a lowly wood pigeon named Valiant, who overcomes his small size to become a hero in Great Britain's Royal Air Force Morning Pigeon Service during World War II. Joining McGregor are Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley, who will voice Gen. Keyserlingk, the feared German Falcon leader. Other actors lending their voices include Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent, Rupert Everett, Hugh Laurie, John Hurt and Ricky Gervais, star of the hit BBC comedy "The Office."

Reports on the live-action project of producer John H. Williams and his Vanguard Films to produce the film 'Ted,' at Nickelodeon Movies. Star of the movie; Other projects taken up by the producer at Nickelodeon Movies; Author and illustrator of the book on which the movie is based.

Reports the plan of Vanguard Animation for a film adaptation of 'Chet Gecko,' by Bruce Hale. Adaptation of an initial script from the series for the screen by Jordan Katz; Budget of John H. Williams, owner of Vanguard Animation for animated features; Enumeration of other animated features developed by Williams.

The article reports on the move of John H. Williams and Vanguard Films Inc. to pick up rights to the comic book series "Emo Boy" in Los Angeles, California. Kyle Newman is believed to direct the adaptation while Stephen Edmond is writing the screenplay. "Emo Boy" is a fashion, music style and emotional description of someone who is overly sensitive or angst-ridden.

The article reviews the animation film "Space Chimps," directed by Kirk De Micco and produced by Barry Sonnenfeld, and John H. Williams.

The article announces executive changes in the U.S. bulk transportation industry as of March 2006. K-Limited Carrier Ltd. promoted John Spurling to vice president and general manager of the company. Oklahoma Tank Lines/United Petroleum Transports presented its 2005 Professional Driver of the Year Award to driver John H. Williams. William M. Hopkins was named vice-president-technology and strategic initiatives of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

This article presents news items related to the motion picture industry in the U.S., as of August 16, 2005. Motion picture director Gary Chapman, line producer Tom Jacomb, Walt Disney Co.'s Richard Cook and producer John H. Williams attended a continental breakfast and special screening for Buena Vista's film "Valiant" on August 14, 2005 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. In another development, Department store Marshall Field's raised more than $600,000 with its annual Glamorama fundraiser in Chicago on August 15. The event, which benefited Children's Cancer Research Fund and the Art Institute of Chicago, featured fashion shows and performers including the B-52's.

The article reports that producer John H. Williams has found his next project in "Phreex," an animated feature revolving around a group of rejected lab animals. The project is based on a script by Matt Corman and Chris Ord and is being taken out to potential partners. Williams is producing "Phreex" with Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, who have worked with the "Shrek 2" and "Shrek" producer in a writing capacity on several projects.

The article presents information on a motion picture based on the real-life story of how veteran rock band, the Alarm fooled the British music business by recording under the disguise of a bunch of 18- year-old tyros. Director Sara Sugarman and producer John H. Williams are lining up the motion picture. The Alarm intend to provide music for the film, and the band is hoping for a cameo. Alarm leader Mike Peters, has said that he hopes fellow Welshman Rhys Ifans will be interested in the lead role.

Reports on the rights to adapt the book "The Zabajaba Jungle," by William Steig obtained by Vanguard Animation executive John H. Williams in Los Angeles, California. Films under production at the company; Production of the animated movies at Vanguard Animation U.K.