The article "Personalities in the news" announces changes in leadership roles at British Aircraft Corporation. Mr. W. Masterton is now Deputy Chairman, Mr. J. E. Armitage is Commercial Director, Mr. T. B. Pritchard is Financial Director, and Mr. W. A. Summers is Assistant Managing Director. Mr. A. W. E. Houghton remains Chairman, Mr. G. E. Knight is the new Managing Director, and Mr. V. A. Summers steps down from the Board. Additionally, new Directors have been appointed, and Lord Caldecote transitions from Managing Director to Chairman at British Aircraft Corporation (Guided Weapons), with Mr. G. R. Jefferson taking on the role of Managing Director.