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<text id=92TT2354>
<title>
Oct. 19, 1992: Business:Et Cetera
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TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1992
Oct. 19, 1992 The Homestretch: Clinton in Control
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<source>Time Magazine</source>
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THE WEEK, Page 22
BUSINESS
ET CETERA
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<p> HEIR UNAPPARENT
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<p> "Rick's great contribution was to the growth of our
consumer business." Thus spake Citicorp chairman John Reed in
a statement last week that praised Citicorp president Richard
S. Braddock -- and announced his resignation. "It's a real
mystery to the banking community," says Kevin Timmons, senior
banking analyst for First Albany. "You could make a case that
blame is being assessed here for Citibank's problems, but I
don't see where he bears a significant portion of it." In fact,
Braddock may have simply recognized that he was not likely to
assume Reed's top spot.
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<p> IN THE SHOP
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<p> Generations of Americans pedaled their way through youth on
sturdy Schwinn bicycles. But the Chicago-based company, founded
in 1895, coasted into Chapter 11 after its 25% share of the U.S.
bike market in the 1950s dwindled to 7% today. Schwinn moved
virtually all its manufacturing to foreign plants and seemed to
lose touch with domestic trends. It was slow to produce mountain
bikes, which now account for 60% of U.S. cycle sales. The
closely held company has meanwhile been seeking a cash infusion
from investors to help it get back up and rolling.
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