Word: second-in-command
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...Hong Kong, where his official regimental duty is second-in-command of Squadron C of the Royal Scots Greys, the Duke of Kent, a captain at 27, picked up another job: Officer in Charge of Go-Karts. But the duke, a cousin...
Starzel's retirement came as no surprise to A.P. President Benjamin M. McKelway, who was notified of his intent three years ago. As Starzel's successor, the board of directors quickly-and predictably-chose his own second-in-command: Wes Gallagher, 51, a tall, spare and unflamboyant A.P. veteran of 25 years' experience. who has been assistant general manager since...
...Plotting. As examples, they had only to look at some erstwhile underground leaders, who now spend less time fanning revolts than trying to feed themselves. Manuel Ray. former coordinator in the U.S. of the promising M.R.P. underground in Cuba, was hunting an engineer's job, and his second-in-command works for a freight-shipping company...
Awkward Period. Ted Bensinger, a great-grandson of the founder of the company (formerly called Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.), was company president and second-in-command to his elder brother Bob, the chairman, when he became worried about Brunswick's almost total dependence on its bowling business. In the early 1950s he pushed through a small diversification program, turning out aircraft components and school furniture. But before he could do more, his _ worst fears came true. American Machine & Foundry Co. invaded the bowling market with its automatic Pinspotter, which eliminated pin boys-and started bowling on its boom...
...editor and friend. In appointing Editor Allen as a trustee of the Farrington estate, the court stipulated that Allen would have to give up all participation in the newspaper's editorial affairs. He chose to be a trustee and turned the paper over to his able second-in-command: Managing Editor William Ewing, 56, a mainland-trained newsman who has worked with Riley Allen for 24 years...