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.