1960's Business and the Economy | Deaths

Benjamin Abrams, 74, founder of Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation, 23 June 1967.

Avery C. Adams, 65, head of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation (1956-1963) and Pittsburgh Steel Company (1950-1956), 11 December 1963.

Cyril Ainsworth, 71, engineer and expert on industrial and safety standards, 13 December 1964.

Frank A. D. Andrea, 77, pioneer radio manufacturer, 22 December 1965.

Elizabeth Arden, 81, founder, president, and chairman of the board of Elizabeth Arden (now owned by Eli Lilly and Company), an international organization of beauty resorts, beauty salons, and retail cosmetics, 18 October 1966.

George Arents, 85, founder of American Machine and Foundry Company and International Cigar Machinery Company, 13 December 1960.

Sewell L. Avery, 86, business executive; president (1905-1937) and chairman of the board (1937-1951) of U.S. Gypsum;...