This is the 47th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. "He smokes too much. Not only that, I saw him coming out of a bar … Continue reading What Are We Going to Do About Fred?
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What Are We Doing to Ourselves?
This is the 46th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Many books offer answers on how to live our lives. But, there's one book … Continue reading What Are We Doing to Ourselves?
We’re Gonna Miss Ya, Duke
This is the 45th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. When you came riding into town, varmints scrambled, dance hall girls powdered their noses, … Continue reading We’re Gonna Miss Ya, Duke
To the Kid on the End of the Bench
This is the 44th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Champions once sat where you're sitting, kid. The Football Hall of Fame (and every … Continue reading To the Kid on the End of the Bench
This Will Make You Feel Better
This is the 43rd in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you sometimes get discouraged, consider this fellow: He dropped out of grade school. … Continue reading This Will Make You Feel Better
The Two Penny Difference
This is the 42nd in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you earn a dollar and spend 99 cents, you're OK. But spend $1.01 … Continue reading The Two Penny Difference
Thanks to Sue
This is the 41st in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. When her family possessions were seized to pay off her father's business debts, she … Continue reading Thanks to Sue
Stop Screaming
This is the 40th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Sometimes it seems a rise in decibels is in direct disproportion to the importance … Continue reading Stop Screaming
Stick Your Neck Out
This is the 39th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. He was told that if he hadn't written a book by age 35, chances … Continue reading Stick Your Neck Out
Start Something with a Good Idea!
This is the 38th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. The guy sitting in a shack in the valley may look up at the … Continue reading Start Something with a Good Idea!
Borden's Blather 