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In response to a rash of apparent arson attacks on predominantly African-American churches across the South in the past 18 months, NationsBank Corp. is demonstrating its concern by offering rewards of up to $50,000 for… Continued

* Nominated as vice chairman, in line to succeed chairman Don Bruun next year, was John Finney, director of public relations and fund-raising, Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor, Ontario. * M. William Lutholtz, a communications executive… Continued

DALLAS–While no speakers at this year’s conference of the International Association of Business Communicators held here last week dared to predict the future, many pointed out raging trends that have the power to reshape business… Continued

Next week PR NEWS will not publish, in recognition of the 4th of July holiday. We’ll return on July 8 with more news, views and how- to’s for PR professionals. Have a nice holiday!

Two top executives of international PR firm The Americas Group, Stamford, Conn., have moved over to corporate positions. Jack Macauley, managing director, joined Philip Morris Management Corp., New York, as director, external relations. Evelyn Mariperisensa… Continued

Airlines–and other organizations–looking for help in developing crisis plans can find insight from a free guide produced by Boeing Co.’s Commercial Airplane Group. “Crisis Communications: A Guide for Planning” guides establishment of public relations objectives… Continued

Employee recognition has become a vital motivational tool for managers seeking to incentivize their staff and encourage more cooperation between individuals, departments and teams. As Bob Nelson, author of “1001 Ways to Reward Employees” (Workman… Continued

An independent PR counselor in Britain wrote to the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) questioning its lack of support for the growing number of sole proprietorship practices there. “Is it not time that the IPR… Continued

Jericho Names Five VPs Jericho Promotions, New York, promoted four staffers to vice president. Sherri Gilman, vice president, was promoted to senior vice president. She will continue to oversee the agency’s corporate division. Greg Mowery,… Continued

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Business/Manufacturing–“Mobil Friendly Serve Academy,” Mobil Corp., Fairfax, Va., with The Rowland Co.,New York Business/Services–“Bob Evans and Fourth Graders Team Up to Preserve Ohio’s Past for the Future,” Bob Evans Farms Inc., Columbus. Government–“Bolsa… Continued