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This article explores and describes two separate aspects of acquisition and merger activity: (I) the attributes of those firms considered for acquisition by major manufacturers, and (2) the changes in operations of acquired firms instituted by acquiring firms. Although the data are restricted to activities among grocery manufacturers, these manufacturers represent some of the most sagacious competitors in the entire consumer goods area. The data were gathered while the author was a staff member of the National Commission on Food Marketing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Craters produced by single electrical discharges in kerosene under conditions similar to Electro-Discharge Machining were formed on the following metals: Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mo, Nb, Ni, Ta, Ti, V, W, and Zn. Anode and cathode crater volumes were measured by a profilometer imaging technique and except for Nb, Mo and Ta, the cathode craters were always found to be larger. An empirical equation was developed to relate the volume of the electro-erosion craters formed to the physical properties of the electrodes. Crater morphology and surface texture were studied using both Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy. An Electron Microprobe was used to determine the distribution of cross deposited metal in the case of dissimilar electrodes. Crater volumes and morphologies resulting from single electrical discharges in liquid and dry nitrogen were shown to be radically different from those produced in kerosene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The coarsening of γ′ and the elevated-temperature hardness have been studied as a function of molybdenum content, time, and temperature in experimental wrought nickel-base superalloys. The alloys were selected from a systematic series containing 3, 4 1/2, and 6 wt pct Al and 1 wt pct Al plus 3 1/2 wt pct Ti. Each of the aluminum (plus titanium) series consisted of four alloys containing 0, 2, 5, and 8 wt pct Mo. The alloys were solution-treated plus aged up to 112 h at 1700°F (925°C) and up to 1000 h at 1400°F (760°C). Molybdenum retards the coarsening of γ′ on aging; this retarding effect is most pronounced in alloys containing 6 wt pct Al. The coarsening of γ′ particles follows Ostwald ripening kinetics. Hardness testing in vacuo at temperatures up to 1750°F (955°C) shows that molybdenum also increases the elevated-temperature hardness significantly. The relation of elevated-temperature hardness to the volume fraction of γ′ is considered, and the influence of aluminum and titanium contents is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Failures in the implementation of management information systems ("MIS's") can be attributed in part to a lack of managerial "involvement" and "appreciation." The concepts of involvement and appreciation are defined, and their measurement in a real-world research setting is presented. The testing of several hypotheses in this setting indicates that managers who involve themselves with the MIS will appreciate the system, and that managers who are uninvolved will be unappreciative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The influence of 1, 3, and 5 at. pct Mo on the γ'precipitate has been studied in experimental wrought nickel-base superalloys containing about 14 at. pct Cr and 6-1/2, 9, or 12 at. pct Al, or 2 at. pct Al plus 4 at. pct Ti. Concentrations of all other elements were quite low to limit the observed effects to those of molybdenum alone. Molybdenum markedly increases the γ' solvus temperature, as determined by the sensitive and relatively simple technique of differential thermal analysis; correspondingly, the weight fraction of γ' increases with molybdenum additions for a given aging treatment. Molybdenum dissolves extensively in the γ'of the titanium-free alloys, but it dissolves to a considerably smaller extent in the γ'of the titanium-bearing alloys. Molybdenum substitutes for chromium in y', but does not alter the aluminum or titanium contents of this phase. Lattice parameters of both the matrix and the γ'are increased markedly by molybdenum, in proportion to the molybdenum contents of these phases. The resulting effects on lattice-parameter mismatch correlate rather well with observed γ'morphology, which tends to change from spheroidal to cuboidal in titanium-free alloys, and from cuboidal to spheroidal in 2 at. pct Al-4 at. pct Ti alloys, as molybdenum is added to these alloys. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper gives a detailed account of the development of a Ni-Cr-Be composite alloy. Its cast structure is that of a duplex eutectic with hard nickel beryllide fibers embedded in a softer Ni-Cr solid solution matrix. A partial liquidus projection of the Ni-Cr-Be system was determined in order to define the solidification conditions and optimum composition range for the alloy. Alloying with aluminum, tungsten, and molybdenum was used to enhance the mechanical properties of the material. Heat treatment conditions, mechanical properties, and oxidation behavior are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights a descriptive list of Judeo-Persian Manuscripts at the Klau Library of the Hebrew Union College. It mentions about the collection of a number of compendia of piyyutim and pizmomim in Hebrew and also highlights about the Jewish-Chinese manuscripts or the Jebali Jewish dialect of Kurdistan and East Azerbaijan.

The article offers information on the bibliography comprises novels and short stories written by German Jewish authors between 1800 and 1914. It mentions the bibliography includes authors who remained Jews throughout their lives as well as those who converted to Christianity; and also mentions all German catalogues, as well as numerous bibliographies and literary histories, have been consulted along with the catalogues of great national libraries.

Discusses economic condition of the U.S. during March 1963. Impact of relationship between government and various interest groups on attainment of stability and growth; Description of three different price systems of the socialist economy; Public policy problems of the domestic crude oil industry.

“The Story of Chin, P'ing, and Mei.” A Novel. A Description of Chinese manners and customs, especially with reference to Courtship and Marriage, the design of which, according to the Preface, is to promote Virtue and to discourage Vice. 2 cases, 20 vols. Ref. B.M. p. 11. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article describes the results of a study of friction and wear of certain metals in contact with liquid nitrogen. Experimental data were obtained relating to friction between similar metals and between metals and nitrided 38CrMoAlA steels in low-temperature working media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]