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Show k Small Business Declare War on Shoplifter By Mark Stmns employe may be appoints to daily coordinate and supervise security programs. He should submit signed reports regularly, and verify that the system is functioning properly. All should be employes informed of the security program and asked to help stop shoplifting. They should be warned that internal theft will not be tolerated. Of aO the problems facing small business in the coming decade, inventory shrinkage a combination certain personal items while at work, the company may provide a clear plastic clutch bag. The activities of all employes should be Studies indicate that even the most trusted, tenured employes can be dishonest. In fact, they know the company best and could avoid detection longest. No one should ever be considered above reproach. Keep Statistics The lazy drome must as company sors should as 15 percent in certain industries and further hamper the small merchant's ability to compete effectively with larger firms. Large competitors can, in many cases, absorb a substantial percentage of their losses without passing the burden on to the consumer. This inevitably widens the price disparity between large and small firms, gradually eroding the little guys market. In addition, inventory shrinkage cuts deeply into the thin layers of profits. Combined with other factors, this major financial drain can become an intolerable burden. small-compan- y all shoplifting losses to determine when and where such crimes are likely to occur. An undercover employe, posing as a shopper, could maintain surveillance over a particular- The prospects of eliminating inventory shrinkage are not as bleak as might be imagined. The small business, because of its size and operational simplicity, lends itself to an effective security program. the businessman Although rent or may purchase newly developed electronic security devices, an inexpensive program of security precautions may be all that is necessary to put a clamp on shoplifters anu dishonest employes. These steps, if rigorously enforced, may achieve significant results in a short time: must The retain final responsibility, but trusted a and capable owner-manag- change Name AiiAm Life 2 OPF Inc 3 Memorex 4 Allied Super 5 Petrolone 4 WalMort St. 7 QuakStOil 8 AmAir Flit Belco Pet 10 USM stp 11 Ideal Toy 1? 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Jerry Hayes, president of the Utah Automobile Dealers Assn., reported. Some 1,332 cars were sold compared with 1,683 for the week. year-agr o 4 Used car sales also were down to 1.541 compared with 1,722 the year-agweek. 154 0 150 9 8 8 o Ex Pci. 48 36 30 26 25 25 25 25 25 23 23 22 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 7 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 5 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 18 8 18 4 18 2 23 5 22 8 22 2 21 Am Airlin 10'4 Off 21 2 Off 21 2 I Afcxplnd Of 9 Avne! lot 2 11 15 4 1 10 Mohwk Dat OW 21 11 Petrolone pf 7 1? Coop lnJ piB 41 4 10 4 19 7 19 6 U Ponoerosa 36 14 Pier Imp 6'i 1j Oft 194 15 Rife Aid 7 30 Oft 18 9 6 Genesco Inc Off 18 3 6 b 7 Unit 12 Inns JH Oft 17 9 8 Levi Straus 4'? Off 17 8 204 ?0 Admiral Cn 7' 7 VI Of 16 7 Off 16 3 ?) Elixir Ind 4'? 72 Chrysler wt 74 Vj Off 16 2 23 Rohm Haas 15' 4 Off 16 2 784 24 Int Brands 6 i 14 Off 16 I ' 25 Magic Chit 4 Off 15 6 64 American Winners , Stack Ex 7 34 Fed- clude the uranium processing mill at Moab, Utah, and adjacent mines and reserves. 16 S 14 spectacularly low bonus price, for saving at First eral Savings. Smile. Your Sunbeam is here. disposition of the Merit Enterprises Division. 16 7 14 14 7 'u Sunbeams always bring smiles. And a Sunbeam small appliance can now be yours either free or at a year before. Sales totaled $29,183,419 compared to $19,992,466, according to Edward R. Farley Jr., chairman of the board and president. The net earnings were before an extraordinary loss charge of $3,324,600 based upon the estimated loss on the 16 7 15 3 - 16 7 15 avA i Special to The Tribune NEW YORK Atlas Corp., New York, reported net income of $580,800 for the period ended March 31, compared with $526,502 the c-- 19 3 18 8 17 6 .sW.vttKv.viUs- Atlas Reports Income Gain The front door is not the only exit for stolen merchandise. Much often slips through loading or delivery areas. These exits should be kept locked, inside and out, when not in use. Furthermore, the should security supervisor all check and shipments deliveries for accuracy. Personal belongings should be checked in at the start of work and picked up upon leaving. If employes must retain 14 4 o well-bein- Signs in the companys store, warehouse or other facility should dearly state that all cases of shoplifting and embezzlement will be prosecuted without exception. 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This helps to boost profits, cut prices and generally improve the company's financial assign at least one employe to check on the number of items taken into and brought out of fitting 12 13 14 r inventory shrinkage, the small business can cut unnecessary loss- Clothing shops should 73 24 25 trying firm and actions against By signed (or changed, if necesblind sary) to eliminate so that shoppers alspots ways may be seen by at least one register clerk or salesperson. Displays in comers, for example, provide potential shoplifters with sufficient time and cover. It Eleclrosp iM3 double-checke- vulnerable department or area of a store. In addition, employes could be instructed to be especially alert during the periods when shoplifting is most likely to occur. Store layouts should be dely Stock Table NEW YORK AP) The following list show the stocks that have none vo the most and down the most based on percent of change on the New York and American Slock Exchanges regardless ot volume. Net ana percentage changes ore the difference between lost week's closing price and this week's closing price. Winners New York Strcfc Ex- u signature synnot be tolerated policy. Supervibe instructed to sign credits, invoices and other statements only after they are carefully read, verified and rooms. Security Program H vi,Liv3d C spot-check- Statistics should be kept on especially, this means double trouble. Losses due to crime exert a constant upward pressure on retail prices, as high f" Sharp gains ahead for SILVER? --- Heres how to get your Appliance Today you have a rare opportunity to double, triple or even quadruple your money in silver change Name Lost Net Pet. ?b Cott Co wt H UP 75 0 Booth Cmp 1'b F W Up 36 4 W Up 33 3 Stellar Ind 1 4 Struth Well 4'b Up 32 5 Gruen ind 3J 4 4- Up 30 4. 6 Russeks Inc 6 Russeks inc a 4 Up 27 3 7 Robino Lod 7' 2 F Up 25 0 12 8 Duro Test 7 Up 21 $ 9 Giont Yell 9 Up M0 10 Mangel Str F 6 Up 20 0 Now in our new booklet. 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