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Fortune Magazine – October 20, 1980 – Dislodging the Special-Interest Groups
This is the October 20, 1980 issue of Fortune Magazine, known for its lead feature on weakening the grip of special-interest groups in American politics. It also includes deep dives into global business trends, innovation, finance, and the evolving media landscape. With bold journalism and detailed analysis, this issue offers a revealing snapshot of the U.S. and global economy heading into the 1980 election.
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Included Articles and Features:
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How to Tame the Special-Interest Groups
A timely political essay arguing that revitalizing party structures is key to regaining policy control.
by Everett Carl Ladd -
The Airlines Are Flying in a Fog
Despite turbulence, U.S. carriers begin to adapt with hub strategies and competitive moves.
by Alexander Stuart -
3M: The Lures and Limits of Innovation
While 3M continues to churn out hundreds of products, it still struggles to capture broad consumer markets.
by Lee Smith -
Oh to Be Rich and 23
A profile of Eric Goldman, a young oil and gas millionaire navigating sudden wealth.
by Eleanor Johnson Tracy -
Sonesta’s Dutch Treat
A visual feature on the company's role in reviving a historic Amsterdam district through hotel development. -
Less Means More at Firestone
Major cutbacks reshape the tire giant's financial future and corporate identity.
by Thomas O’Karma -
Water to Burn
Exploring potential in low-cost, backyard energy solutions.
by Don Barksy -
Tougher Times for TV’s Time Sellers
Even prime-time ad space loses value as networks adjust to economic pressures.
by Godfrey Colvin -
Merrill Lynch Quacks Like a Bank
Cash Management Accounts blur the line between brokerages and banks.
by Marty Mayer -
Europe Outgrows Management American Style
A shift in global tone as European executives begin to critique U.S. management practices.
by Jack Beatty
Also Includes:
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Business Roundup: Consumer confidence vs. spending constraints; housing market outlook
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In the News: AMC’s turnaround, Sony’s rebound, disco decline, and more industry updates
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Bed and Board: Review of a classic New Orleans restaurant
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Keeping Up: Column by Daniel Seligman
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Personal Investing: A look at aluminum stocks
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Books and Ideas: Zero-sum politics explained
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Letters to Fortune
An excellent issue for readers, collectors, and researchers interested in the political economy of the early 1980s and the challenges of innovation, regulation, and global competition.