31.   Eaton and other auto executives might have to sacrifice a lot of bodies if they start firing employees for ogling women at topless bars, though.

32.   First of America Bank Corp. said it plans to reorganize its management and fire some employees in a bid to boost revenue and reduce costs.

33.   Forty employees were fired.

34.   Goldstein fired two employees in his shipping department, including one who had worked for him for more than nine years, but they have not been arrested.

35.   Government lawyers said that unlike a merger, in which companies fire employees and close down plants, a stock deal can be easily reversed.

36.   He fired his employee.

37.   He said the average salary of the employees being fired turned out to be higher than anticipated, producing more savings, Shipley said.

38.   He seems much more focused than Wijnbergen, who fired valuable employees and seemed desultory even in attending concerts.

39.   However, the bank has fired two employees, including Ms. Edwards, and suspended a third.

40.   IBP will not lay off or fire any employees, he said.