James D. Sinegal is an American businessman, co-founder and former CEO of the Costco Wholesale Corporation, an international retail chain. He served as Costco's president and CEO from 1983 until 2011. As CEO of Costco, Sinegal was known for his hands-on humanitarian approach to business. He prioritized customer and employee satisfaction over shareholder interests and is also known for his philanthropic efforts.

Headlines from January 1, 1936

Gold Clause Suits Are Rushed As Bondholders Beat 'Deadline'; New Actions Against Government Are Begun in Capital -- Swiss Group Attacks Law as Unconstitutional -- Another Case Involves Effect on Foreign Securities. GOLD CLAUSE SUIT RUSHED AT CAPITAL

Personnel Reported Killed.

EXUBERANT CITY GREETS LEAP YEAR WITH FESTIVE DIN; Noisy Thousands Jam Times Sq. -- Record Spending Reported by Night Clubs and Hotels. BARS ARE OPEN ALL NIGHT Throngs Overflow Sidewalks -- Theatres, Movies Crowded -- Services at Cathedrals. EXUBERANT CITY GREETS LEAP YEAR

ICKES IN NEW ROW OVER BUILDING SITE; Plot Held by Pan American Union Is Wanted for the New Interior Building. UNION'S PLANS ARE READY Tunnel Is Already Built on Property to Connect Old and Projected Edifice. ICKES IN NEW ROW OVER BUILDING SITE

Notable Births