Business & Finance: Suits

Again, Gillette. Once again last week the affairs of Gillette Safety Razor Co. were dragged into the open. Ever since the merger with AutoStrop Safety Razor Co. was announced (TiME, Dec. 1) a small group of Gillette shareholders has complained vociferously about the financial ramifications of the deal. Last week 18 attorneys were present as the first hearings were begun on a suit by which the minority hopes to have certain directors return $21,000.000 to the company. Directors who must defend their directing include King Camp Gillette, formerly of Boston, now listed as...

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