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Fortune Magazine – October 8, 1979
Cover Feature: The U.S. Economy in the 80's – Good Condition
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FEATURED ARTICLES
82 The Decade Ahead: Not So Bad If We Do Things Right – by William Baldwin
An optimistic look at economic possibilities in the 1980s—if inflation and policy challenges are addressed early. (First in a series on the U.S. economy in the Eighties)
106 The Lease Is Up on Intel’s Lavish Living – by Bob Uttal
Intel’s boom in financing capital goods hits a wall with missteps in the computer market.
122 Defense and the 5-Percenters
Public support grows for defense spending increases—but consensus is lacking on strategic direction.
132 How Charter Co. Saved Carey Energy and Got Instantly Rewarded – by Linda Snyder Hayes
How a risky play by Charter Company turned into one of the year’s most lucrative moves.
148 Remembrance of Yachts Past
A photographic portfolio showcasing the craftsmanship of classic seafaring vessels before the fiberglass revolution.
154 A Rejuvenated Litton Is Once Again Off to the Races – by Thomas O’Toole
How the diversified tech conglomerate found new energy under hard business realities.
166 The Bank Regulators Have a New Point of View – by Richard D. Koreto
Federal regulators are taking a tougher, more transparent approach to banking oversight.
170 The Solid-State Linguist Makes Its Debut
Electronic language translators—designed for travelers—hint at a future of compact, intelligent home computing.
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
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Page 6 – The Editor’s Desk
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Page 9 – Business Roundup
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Detroit’s auto cutbacks
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Slowing of the trucking boom
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Page 15 – In the News
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Ford’s executive shake-up
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Holiday Inns, MCA, Chrysler Building ownership changes, and more
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Page 27 – Bed and Board
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Dayton’s Pine Club: A Midwest answer to New York’s “21”
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Page 73 – Keeping Up – by Daniel Seligman
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Page 177 – Personal Investing – by Aimée L. Moomer
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Innovative art investment strategies from professional money managers
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Page 181 – Books and Ideas – by Ernest van den Haag
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Review of Herman Kahn’s strategic economic “scenarios”
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Page 184 – Letters to Fortune