Presents the results of a survey by the Engineering Manpower Commission that includes a list of openings as percent employed and predicted change during the next twelve months for ten speciality areas. (GS)

The article reports the thinking of various industry spokesmen related to the improvement of the national fuel picture. Estimates are stated in reference to recovery efficiency. Only 30 percent improvement in yield is estimated or expected. Techniques, such as Marathon Oil's Maraflood process, are briefly described. (EB)

A survey of 712 companies shows that corporate support of education rose in 1981 by almost 11 percent over 1980. In addition, more than 40 percent of manufacturers' (including chemical companies) contributions goes to educational endeavors. A table listing manufacturing area and providing contribution data is included. (Author/JN)

The raw materials used by the industry are considered in this section of the annual chemical industry report, including data covering: natural gas, lead, mercury, phosphate rock, potash, salt, petroleum products including petrochemical feedstocks. (PR)

This section of the annual report on the chemical industry presents data on these areas of chemical production: growth rates, man-made fibers; the 50 largest volume chemicals, major inorganics and organics, plastics, drugs, magnesium, and paint. Includes production figures for 1961, 1969, 1970, 1971 and percent change for 1970-71 and for 1961-71.…

The foreign trade of the United States chemical industry is reviewed in this section of the annual chemical industry report, including data presented for: U.S. chemical trade, U.S. trade as per cent of world trade, total U.S. trade, chemical trade growth, and U.S. chemical trade partners. (PR)

The American Industrial Health Council (AIHC), an industry group formed to respond to standards for protecting workers from carcinogens, presents the industry view of cancer and chemicals. (SL)

Notes that the number of workers employed in the U.S. chemical industry rose again in 1988. Provides information for the years 1978-88 for the areas of industrial employment, scientist and engineer employment, corporation employment, wages, and industrial productivity. (MVL)

This section of the annual report on the chemical industry presents data on industry earnings, sales, and spending related to: rates of return, stock prices, 50 largest chemical makers, ten-year record, funds, debt, capital spending, industry and company data. (PR)

This section of the annual report on the chemical industry provides data on the chemical production of Japan, West Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, and France, including the output of major chemical products in these nations. (PR)

Presents a discussion of issues facing the chemical industry and the Manufacturing Chemists Association held with the Manufacturing Chemists Association president, William J. Driver. (GS)

Discusses the increased demand for scientists and engineers through this year (1978) according to a survey of demand for technical talent. (HM)

Introduces the annual compilation of the essential statistics of the chemical industry, presented in eight sections (SE 506 182 to 506 189): products of the industry; sales, earnings, and other financial data; chemical company performance; industry employment; chemical R&D spending; U.S. chemical trade; raw materials for the industry; and foreign…