Jeffers, Bill

Jeffers, (William Martin) Bill

(1876–1953) railroad executive; born in North Platte, Nebr. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 63 years, starting as a callboy at age 14, eventually becoming president (1937–46) and vice-chairman (1947–53). He introduced low-cost passenger service and made the Union Pacific profitable through his legendary dedication to the railroad and his hands-on management style. During World War II he directed the synthetic rubber industry for the War Production Board (1942–43).

单词	jeffers, bill
释义	Jeffers, Bill Jeffers, (William Martin) Bill (1876–1953) railroad executive; born in North Platte, Nebr. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 63 years, starting as a callboy at age 14, eventually becoming president (1937–46) and vice-chairman (1947–53). He introduced low-cost passenger service and made the Union Pacific profitable through his legendary dedication to the railroad and his hands-on management style. During World War II he directed the synthetic rubber industry for the War Production Board (1942–43).
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