Career Corner explores merchant marine life and policy
The Amarillo Daily News column discusses the merchant marine as a career option for young people. It notes uncertain policy and aging ships, but highlights strong earnings for deck officers, broad training benefits, and several federal and state academies offering maritime education.
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Charles Renick
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Renick
U. Ss. Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
N.Y
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo
Calif
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine
Maine
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay
Mass
New York State University Maritime College
Fort Schuyler
Bronx
New York City
Texas Maritime Academy of Texas A&m University
Galveston
Tex
Gordon McLintock
USMS
U. S Merchant Marine Academy
Rosen Press
FJ Lain
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Engineering Ahead to Aid Police in Crime Fight
Police increasingly rely on science and engineering to solve crimes. Activation analysis links gun use to suspects, glass and paint trace evidence id getaway cars, and computers store millions of crime data for rapid access. Engineering disciplines aid metallurgy, chemistry, spectroscopy, civil and electrical fields, while alarms and smart dispatch systems boost prevention and response.
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National Society of Professional Engineers
Engineers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
New York
Ariz
National Crime Information Center
Washington
East Texas Chamber backs tax base broadening plan
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Tex
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fred Pool
John Connally
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