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Fortune Magazine – July 2, 1979 – Cover Painting by William Teodecki
This is the July 2, 1979 issue of Fortune Magazine, featuring a captivating cover painting by William Teodecki. Offering sharp insights into U.S. economic policy, defense concerns, real estate reform, and international affairs, this issue captures a key moment just before the turn of a turbulent new decade.
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Included Articles and Features:
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A Reluctant Congress Puts a Clamp on Spending
Despite claims of austerity, the fiscal 1980 budget reflects modest restraint.
by Juan Cameron -
Proposition 13’s Stellar First Year
California’s property tax reform delivers surprising economic results.
by John Ort -
Our ICBMs Are in Danger
A critique of the U.S. missile system and a warning about national security gaps.
by Daniel Seligman -
The Needless Death of Federal Glass
FTC intervention blocks a merger—and sends hundreds to the welfare line.
by A. F. Ehrbar -
Television’s Expanding World
New technologies and delivery systems disrupt traditional cable models.
by Peter W. Bernstein -
Oerlikon Takes On a Fashionable New Look
The Swiss defense firm reinvents itself with unexpected new ventures.
by Paul B. Farrell -
The Leaning Tower of Sears
Sears struggles with identity and profitability amid changing retail conditions.
by Carol J. Loomis -
Tax-Free Housing Bonds Cost More Than They Are Worth
A closer look at how developers win while taxpayers lose.
by Lee Smith -
The High-Flying First Lady of the Philippines
A profile of Imelda Marcos—her lifestyle, political image, and personal narrative.
by John Sharkey
Also Includes:
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Business Roundup: Signs of capital spending strength despite looming recession concerns
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In the News: Updates on TWA, BP, Woolworth’s, Seagram, Armstrong, and more
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On Your Own Time: Ocean “racing machines” featured by Marilyn Wertheim
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Keeping Up: Commentary by Daniel Seligman
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Personal Investing: Lending to children and hidden tax shelters in life insurance
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A Difference of Opinion & Letters to Fortune
An insightful and diverse issue, perfect for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in late-1970s business and geopolitical developments.