Books in Brief: Nonfiction
Date: 02 November 1997
By Patricia Ryan
Patricia Ryan
Patricia Ryan reviews book Meet the Press: Fifty Years of History in the Making by Rick Ball and NBC News (S)
Powtórka sobota, 1 listopada 1997
1 listopada 1997 roku była sobota pod znakiem zodiaku ♏. Był to 304 dzień roku. Prezydentem Stanów Zjednoczonych był William J. (Bill) Clinton.
Jeśli urodziłeś się w tym dniu, masz 28 lata. Twoje ostatnie urodziny upłynęły sobota, 1 listopada 2025 roku, 227 dni temu. Twoje następne urodziny przypadają na dzień niedziela, 1 listopada 2026 roku, w 137 dni. Żyłeś przez 10 454 dni lub około 250 916 godzin lub około 15 055 003 minut lub około 903 300 180 sekund.
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1st of November 1997 News
Wiadomości, które pojawiły się na pierwszej stronie New York Times 1 listopada 1997 roku
The Politics of Personality
Date: 02 November 1997
By Elisabeth Bumiller
Elisabeth Bumiller
Elisabeth Bumiller article on Susan Molinari's transformation from Congresswoman to television broadcaster on CBS News Saturday Morning; Molinari, struggling with on-the-job training, must cope with outrage of many CBS correspondents; she comments, interview; photos (L)
The World; China's Top Tourist Fills His Scrapbook
Date: 02 November 1997
By Seth Faison
Seth Faison
Pres Jiang Zemin's overriding concern in his United States visit was being photographed for showcasing in Chinese media to impress China's political and bureaucratic elite; pictures of his summit meeting with Pres Clinton, joint news conference and state dinner were immediately splashed over official media; Jiang, seeking to distinguish self from predecessor, stressed his college education and ability to speak some English; photos (M)
ORION IN DEAL FOR REST OF GUARANTY NATIONAL
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The Orion Capital Corporation said yesterday that it agreed to pay about $104 million for the remaining 19 percent of the Guaranty National Corporation, an insurer, that it did not already own. The all-cash offer amounts to $36 a share. Orion Capital's bid replaced an earlier $34-a-share offer that included a mix of $27.20 cash and the rest in stock. That offer is under review by the Securities and Exchange Commission, an Orion Capital spokeswoman said. Guaranty National gives Orion Capital access to the fastest-growing part of auto insurance, covering drivers with high-risk records, fast cars or other traits that keep them from standard coverage.
PILOTS CONTRACT DEAL HELPS NEW PURCHASES
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
US Airways Group Inc. pilots ratified a new five-year labor contract with the airline yesterday, opening the way for the company to lower costs and proceed with the purchase of new Airbus Industrie planes. The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 4,800 US Airways pilots, said 84 percent of the pilots voting approved the contract. About 88 percent of the union members voted, a spokesman said. After 18 months of sometimes stormy labor negotiations, the agreement may allow the airline to enter a period of relative labor calm. US Airways shares rose $1.0625, to $46.9375, on the New York Stock Exchange. The airline, based in Arlington, Va., is the nation's fifth largest. It is now expected to confirm the purchase of 120 Airbus Industrie planes.
CBS in Another Deal for an Internet Site
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The CBS news division will join with the Data Broadcasting Corporation to provide business and financial information over the Internet to individual investors and business professionals. CBS said on Thursday that it would combine its news resources, sales and marketing efforts with Data Broadcasting's existing site on the World Wide Web to create CBS Market Watch. Ownership of the venture will be split equally.
Pilot Hiring Plan Reported
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
American Airlines Inc. will hire its first new pilots in five years to fly new airplanes that will begin arriving next year, The Dallas Morning News reported today. Airline officials did not disclose the number of pilots to be hired, but indicated it could be as many as 2,000. American, a unit of the AMR Corporation, already employs 9,000 pilots. Most big carriers have now resumed hiring after a period of restraint.
Michigan to Retire Howard's Uniform
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The University of Michigan will retire Desmond Howard's uniform No. 21 next season, the school said yesterday.
Camelot Seeks Wall Music
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Camelot Music Inc. said it agreed to buy W. H. Smith Group P.L.C.'s Wall Music Inc. unit for $47 million. Camelot, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, would get a 153-store chain with revenue of $160 million. Camelot said it filed a motion for approval of the agreement with the United States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
International Briefs; Colombia's Top Brewer To Split Operations
Date: 01 November 1997
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Shareholders of Bavaria S.A., Colombia's biggest brewer, voted yesterday to split its beverage interests off from its other businesses. The beverage operation, which has been valued by one analyst at more than $2 billion, will keep the Bavaria name and will manage all the company's domestic and international beer and soft-drink interests, the company's president, Augusto Lopez, said.