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  H. John Heinz III - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry John Heinz III (October 23, 1938 – April 4, 1991) was an American politician from Pennsylvania, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives (1971–1977) and the United States Senate (1977–1991).
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Heinz was the son of H.
Heinz was elected to the Senate in 1976 and reelected in 1982 and 1988.
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 Biography of H. John Heinz III: Carnegie Mellon Libraries
Henry John Heinz III, the only child of philanthropist and industrialist H.J. Heinz II and Joan Diehl (Heinz) McCauley, was born on October 23, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Heinz, not afraid to show his independence from his party, demanded an early end to American military involvement in Southeast Asia, urged President Nixon to normalize relations with Cuba, and frequently criticized the White House for using the threat of deploying new weapons as a tactic in arms limitations talks with the Soviet Union.
Heinz led in the polls throughout the election year and captured two-thirds (66 percent) of the statewide vote on election day, the biggest win recorded since a 71 percent win in 1930.
www.library.cmu.edu /Research/Archives/Heinz/HJH_Bio.html   (5472 words)

  
 Henry J. Heinz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry John Heinz (October 11, 1844–May 14, 1919) was a United States businessman.
He also was very involved working in his church's Sunday school and participated in various philanthropic endeavors, notably the Sarah Heinz settlement house in Pittsburgh, which he founded in 1894 and named after his wife.
Heinz II and great-grandfather of United States Senator John Heinz.
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 North Side: People: Henry J. Heinz
Heinz alone in 1869, in one room of a little two-story house in Sharpsburg, and regardless of the fact that he had as partners at times two of his brothers, the "company" was all the time practically Henry John Heinz, and he alone.
His father, Henry Heinz, was born in Kahlstadt, Bavaria, the town and kingdom of those older ancestors, and came to this country and this city in 1840, settled in "Birmingham," on the South Side, and engaged in the making of bricks.
Heinz, as he often said to his intimate friends, was the loss to him of a woman always of the most cheerful and vivacious temperament, entering with enthusiasm into all his plans, ever helpful in suggestions, often with him in his many travels abroad.
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 Thersea_Heinz_Kerry_Bio
Teresa Heinz Kerry was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and was a part of an often brutal Portuguese ruling class in Mozambique.
Heinz Kerry's father, Dr. Jose Simoes Ferreira Jr., was a tropical-disease specialist from Portugal who fell in love with Mozambique during a visit there and, after finishing his studies, decided it was the place to set up his medical practice.
Her parents were open-minded." Heinz Kerry left Africa in 1960, after graduation, to attend the Interpreters School of the University of Geneva, where she met a young John Heinz, heir to the Heinz food fortune and a future senator.
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 Henry Kissinger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Alfred Kissinger (born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923) is a German-born American diplomat, Nobel laureate and statesman.
Kissinger was born in Fürth in Franconia (Bavaria) as Heinz Alfred Kissinger to Jewish parents Louis Kissinger and Paula Stern.
A revival of interest in Henry Kissinger came during the new millennium, when journalist Christopher Hitchens wrote The Trial of Henry Kissinger, a scathing critique of Kissinger's policy that accused him of war crimes, particularly for his policy toward Vietnam, Cambodia, and Chile.
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 Wikinfo | H. J. Heinz Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Heinz Company, commonly known as just Heinz, famous for its "57 Varieties" slogan, was founded in 1869 by Henry John Heinz in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
The company's famous slogan, "57 Varieties", was chosen by Henry Heinz in 1869 after he saw an advertisement for "21 varieties of shoes" in an elevated train car in New York.
In 1919 Henry Heinz died, and control of the company passed to his son, Howard Heinz, who was then succeeded by H. Heinz II in 1941.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=H._J._Heinz_Company   (338 words)

  
 H. J. HEINZ, PENNSYLVANIA BIOGRAPHIES
Henry John Heinz was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 11, 1844.
Heinz recovered from the bankruptcy in 1876 by raising capital and enlisting his brother and cousin in a firm named F&J Heinz.
Heinz died on May 14, 1919, leaving his family to carry on the family traditions.
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 Henry Knight "Heinz" BRADFORD Sr.
Henry Knight Bradford was born in Kensington MD and attended the Johnson graded school, near 14th Street and Park Road N.W., Washington, DC.
Henry relied heavily upon his knowledge of radio, which was largely self-acquired from his early youth, learned prior to, and during high school.
Henry retired from contracting with NASA in 1978, and lived comfortably in Fairfax VA on investment income and a modest pension from the Martin Marietta Corporation, until his wife died in 1989.
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 Heinz - Relishing the Past
Heinz and Noble could count among its assets a hundred acres of garden along the Allegheny River — 30 acres of horseradish — along with 24 horses, a dozen wagons and a vinegar factory in St. Louis.
Heinz then discovered that the grocers he had been supplying were unwilling to extend credit even to feed his family.
It was also in 1919 that Henry Heinz died of pneumonia at the age of 75.
www.heinz.com /History.aspx   (1093 words)

  
 Heinz
Heinz' longer term plan was to build a modern factory for the future, and in 1951 it bought a 70 acre property in Dandenong, Victoria - at that time a farming area.
Heinz’ Infant Feeding Centre of Excellence in Echuca in northern Victoria is a facility purpose built to manufacture baby food in a clean room and high technology environment.
Heinz quality baby food has been enjoyed by generations of Australian babies, and the establishment of the new Echuca manufacturing facility is testament to Heinz’ commitment to nutritious and tasty baby food options.
www.heinz.com.au /html/about_us/history/timeline_noswf.asp   (1371 words)

  
 HEINZ Family Genealogy
Henry, as he was known, died in Philadelphia.
The couple is buried in Section 4 of the cemetery, their lot being one quarter of a circle of burial plots at the highest point of the cemetery property.
A nephew, Frederick Heinz and his wife were once buried in the plot, but were removed to Mt. Royal Cemetery in 1929.
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 Henry Heinz and Late Nineteenth-Century Brand Creation: Making Markets for Processed Foods - HBS Working Knowledge
Today we might point to Heinz and Noble's skill in exploiting economies of scope, in developing additional goods that utilized existing inputs and organizational capabilities. 48  But neither man thought in theoretical terms about what he was doing.
Heinz knew from selling bottled horseradish that men and women would not buy a completely new product, especially a good they could make themselves, unless its quality was assured.
Heinz could also sense that the pace of urban life was quickening, spurred on by transportation and communications improvements.
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 Welcome to the Pittsburgh Symphony Website
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, dedicated in 1971 and renovated in 1995, is the cornerstone of the Cultural District of Pittsburgh.
Following the tragic death of Senator John Heinz in April 1991, a tribute to the late Senator and celebration of the Hall's 20th anniversary were celebrated in Heinz Hall on October 2 of the same year.
The vision and lives of Henry J. Heinz II, architect of the dream of Pittsburgh's cultural district, and his son H. John Heinz III were honored.
www.pittsburghsymphony.org /pghsymph.nsf/web/history.html   (1758 words)

  
 Henry John Heinz - People of Pennsylvania
Henry wanted his products to highlight their purity, so he bottled the horseradish in a clear glass bottle.
Henry's factories were models of employee loyalty because of the way the company treated all its workers.
In fact, Heinz was so adamant about the cleanliness of his facilities, and the well-being of his employees, that he invited people into his factories to see for themselves.
www.netstate.com /states/peop/people/pa_hjh.htm   (784 words)

  
 Heinz- Superbrand 2003 - 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Heinz has a simple goal: to succeed in being a regular part of people’s dining habits.
Heinz is a 134-year leading global food brand with over 3,000 branded products available in over 200 countries across the world.
Heinz was riding an elevated train in New York when he saw an advertising placard in the train car promoting ‘21 styles’ of shoes.
www.superbrandsindia.com /superbrands2003/heinz/index.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Heinz Mustard: a Product With an Uncertain History
Heinz’s “mixed mustard,” as well as its “mustard dressing,” could be found on the shelves at E.A. Barnett’s store in Bedlord, Pa., as reflected by the June 1, 1900 issue of the Bedford Gazette.
In light of his bankruptcy, Henry Heinz was precluded from having an ownership interest in the new company.
Heinz, as the story goes, was riding on an elevated train in New York one day when he spotted an ad for “21 varieties of shoes.” He thought it was catchy, and a few days later came up with “57 Varieties” as an advertising device, choosing that number because he liked the sound of it.
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 Heinz
Heinz Australia is part of the Heinz portfolio of brands worldwide.
Heinz Australia has been providing its customers with a diverse range of quality, nutritious foods since the 1930's.
He was quoted as saying, "Heart power is more important than horsepower." Henry began our tradition of caring by paying his workers top-of-the-line wages and providing working conditions that were better than most housing available at the time.
www.heinz.com.au /html/about_us/careers/home.asp   (180 words)

  
 Heinz Chapel: History
Henry John Heinz, the founder of the H. Heinz Company, wanted to honor his mother, Anna Margaretta Heinz, with "a building" at the University.
Heinz's three surviving children added to his bequest in order to memorialize their grandmother and honor their father.
Grants from the Vira I. Heinz and Howard Heinz Endowments and capital funds from the University of Pittsburgh financed the 1996 addition to the Chapel's north side.
www.discover.pitt.edu /chapel/history.html   (418 words)

  
 Heinz - Milestones
Henry J. Heinz and L. Clarence Noble launch Heinz & Noble, thus laying the groundwork for today's global company.
Henry Heinz turns more than 60 products into "57 Varieties." The magic number becomes world-renowned and now is virtually synonymous with the H.J. Heinz Company.
Heinz acquires Ore-Ida and transforms a regional business into the leading retail frozen potato brand in the U.S. Burt Gookin, architect of the modern Heinz, is the first non-Heinz family member named CEO.
www.heinz.com /Milestones.aspx   (321 words)

  
 Heinz - FAQs - Products
The proud (and modest) claim of ‘57 varieties’ was born and is still featured on Heinz labels to this day.
If you find the Heinz range is limited in your local store, speak to the customer service desk about stocking your favourite Heinz products.
Heinz Tomato Ketchup plastic bottles are made from a plastic called polypropylene, which is fully recyclable.
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 Henry Heinz : HauntedPA.com
Revolutionizing the way Americans tasted food, Henry Heinz, president and founder of H.J. Heinz Company, started the largest pickling and condiment manufacturing company in the world.
Heinz was also generous to the community and started many charitable organizations during his life.
Heinz is buried in Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
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 Heinz - Careers at Heinz - Culture
H.J. Heinz Company Founder, Henry J. Heinz, understood that employees deserve the highest regard and encouragement.
Henry began our tradition of caring by making sure they had clean clothes, washing facilities and  even compulsory manicures for staff handling food.
It is this skilled and talented workforce that enables Heinz to realise its full potential and to be more responsive to the needs of our customers.
www.heinz.co.uk /content/careers_at_heinz/culture.aspx   (175 words)

  
 Henry J. Heinz II | 20th Century American Leaders Database
Heinz II engineered immense growth for the food products firm.
In his first few years as president, Heinz took advantage of the postwar boom in the American economy and took the firm public in 1946.
Jack Heinz's tenure not only marked the company's first real foray into international acquisitions but was overall one of its most lucrative periods of expansion.
www.hbs.edu /leadership/database/leaders/373   (98 words)

  
 Bookview, issue 199, Wm.Tienken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Henry, before and after school hours, worked in the garden, in his father's brick yard, on the canal towpath leading horses, and, for a time, for a local farmer picking potatoes.
For years Henry Heinz had pushed for his fellow food processors to clean up their act and was one of the biggest supporters of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Heinz believed that the products he made should be pure and unadulterated and that employees deserved clean and pleasant working conditions.
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 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Politics (Heinz Sight)
In 1995 the Heinz Endowments and family trusts sold a large percentage of Heinz shares in a secondary share offering to diversify their holdings.
Moreover, the Heinz Company's operations are not an example of the type of outsourcing that is currently a hot political issue (i.e., sending out work to offshore companies to provide services which a company might otherwise have employed its own staff to perform).
Currently, 60% of the sales of the H.J. Heinz Company are outside the United States and to accommodate those customers by providing facilities closer to those markets, the company maintains a number of overseas facilities that provide products for consumers in those markets.
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 Heinz it Up
Heinz sells 11 BILLION packets of ketchup - which means that's close to 2 packets for every person on earth.
In 1896 Henry Heinz was inspired by an advertisement he saw for "21 styles of shoes".
Heinz today offers more than 5,700 quality products and is still known for their "57 Varieties".
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 Heinz: Relishing the Past
In 1941, with the U.S. at war and Heinz U.K. under attack (the Harlesden factory was bombed twice), Henry John 'Jack' Heinz II, only 33, and grandson of the Founder, took over as chief executive.
In 1969, Heinz celebrated its 100th anniversary and Gookin hired a young Irishman, Tony O'Reilly, to run Heinz U.K. That year, too, "Morris the 9-Lives Cat," joined "Charlie the Tuna" on the airwaves.
Inspired, though not bound, by tradition, Heinz will continue to build strategies based on the strength of its leading brands and the opportunities that lie ahead in such markets as foodservice, sauces and tomato products, infant feeding, frozen potatoes, weight-loss, pet food and tuna.
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