CARSON PIRIE <CRN> TO START PROXY MAILING
Carson Pirie Scott and Co said it plans
to start mailing proxy materials to stockholders in connection
to a November 16 special meeting at which holders will be asked
to consider a previously announced agreement with Greyhound
Corp <G>.
    Under the agreement, Greyhound will acquire, in a merger,
three of the company's foodservice operations - Dobbs
International Services, Dobbs Houses and Carson international.
    If the transaction is approved, Carsons said its
stockholders will receive 30 dlrs cash and one share of common
in the new Carson Pirie Scott and Co for each share held.
 Reuter
