Word: boost
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Hear This ... In Pelham, N.Y., School Superintendent William W. Fairclough refused to accept a salary boost of $3,100 a year, insisted that he was already well-paid...
Only six months ago, the Denver Post moved into its new $6,000,000 plant as part of a big expansion plan. Already the dominant daily in the Rocky Mountains, the fast-growing Post (circ. 226,866) hoped to boost circulation, profits (more than $1,000,000 last year) and advertising still more. Circulation and advertising climbed, but expenses climbed faster. Last week Editor & Publisher Edwin Palmer Hoyt decided to pull in his horns. Said Hoyt: "We've decided it is time to pause, recapitulate and prepare to recommence...
Steelmakers are practically certain they will have to boost steel prices after Philip Murray's C.I.O. Steel Workers get their raise. In San Francisco last week, at the annual meeting of the California Manufacturers Association, U.S. Steel Corp.'s President Benjamin F. Fairless did a little spadework in preparation for the rise...
...York City, Army, over Michigan, 27-6, to boost its undefeated string to 23 straight. Shackled in a 6-6 tie at halftime, Army broke loose for three second-half touchdowns in 5½ minutes...
Army's defense will get a similar boost with the return to active duty of right halfback Dan Wardrop, sidelined last week with an injury...