Fat in the Fire
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Indira Gandhi is under fire from opposition parties in India. It was discovered that a widely used imported cooked fat in India contains beef tallow. Hindus cannot eat anything containing beef. Mrs. Gandhi claims the fault lies with the Janata government who began importing the fat in 1978.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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West Germany's Quarrel over a 35-Hour Week Catches Fire
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West German workers are demanding a thirty-five hour working week. Politicians are becoming involved for the first time since 1945. Unions and management are taking tough stances. There may be strikes. Another solution is early retirement. Graphs are included.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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A $230 Million Fire Alarm
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United States insurance subsidiary of American Express, Fireman's Fund, is facing rising claims and inadequate reserves. American Express blames the depressed market. Outside critics feel American Express set goals too high for Fireman's management.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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