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...regional "hubs" across the U.S. When correspondents' stories reach these central offices, they are now fed directly into computers. Seated next to their CRTS, wire-service editors can order the computer to display on-screen a list of all stories filed during the previous 24 hours. Another command can call up the text of a story, which is then seen on the screen in segments of up to 31 lines at a time. As the editor electronically rolls the story forward, he can maneuver a lighted blip called a "cursor" to make changes in the copy. If he wants...
...country where age has traditionally been an important criterion for industrial command, Hon da Motor Co. was long conspicuous for the youth of its leadership; Soichiro Honda founded the company in 1948 when he was only 42. Now, having built it into a colossus with sales of $1.2 billion a year, he is returning the company to the junior side of the generation gap by retiring at 67 and turning over the reins to Kiyoshi Kawashima, 45, a quiet, self-deprecating engineer who at 45 is at least 15 years younger than most Japanese chief executives...
Turner assumes command at a time of skepticism about McDonald's chances for continuing its phenomenal growth. The price of the stock has fallen from 76% in late February to 44)4 recently, because of fears that driving curbs will bite deeply into the chain's business. Turner, however, notes that McDonald's has lately been building more restaurants in "walking" neighborhoods, especially in cities...
...even had a formula for keeping marriages together--a chain of command in authority. First God, then the husband, then the wife and finally the children, who are responsible to the parents. "There must be acceptance and appreciation," he said...
...inspired performances drawn from a solid cast. As Evie, Anya, Ilse, and Ginnie, Amanda Gari is impressively versatile; the rapid-fire appearance in Act II of all her characters--accomplished beautifully with skillful costume changes--is a virtual tour de force. Gari has a lovely voice, and comfortably takes command of the stage. She is balanced by Steve Kolzak, a fine Littlechap who possesses a type of intense, internal energy reminiscent of Anthony Newley's personal style. This quality is reflected in Kolzak's voice, effective whether he is singing the lively "I Wanna Be Rich" or the sentimental "What...