Two Crains running

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Crain Communications Inc has maintained its status as the 99th largest media company in the US, under the management of Chmn Gertrude Crain and her two sons. There are questions whether Keith or Rance Crain will succeed their 82-year-old mother.

Author: Millman, Nancy
Periodicals, Advertising agencies, Crain Communications Inc., Crain, Gertude

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Black power

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Founder John H. Johnson identified the need for a periodical specifically for African Americans and began Negro Digest in 1942. His firm is experiencing continuing growth through sales of Jet, Ebony, Essence and cosmetics for African Americans.

Author: Millman, Nancy
Book publishing, Publishing industry, History, Johnson, John H. (American publisher), Johnson Publishing Company Inc.

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Crash course

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Gidwitz has stirred student protest with his conservative, Republican approach to redirecting the academic focus of City Colleges. He is using funds meant for liberal arts programs for courses that teach technical and job skills to adults.

Author: Millman, Nancy
Toilet preparations, Finance, Toiletries industry, Helene Curtis Industries Inc., Gidwitz, Ron, City Colleges of Chicago, HC

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Subjects list: Management, Biography
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