Atom changes life beyond the blast and power use
The Atomic Age reaches into medicine with radioisotopes aiding diagnosis and treatment for millions yearly. AEC reports thousands of companies use radiation in manufacturing, while research covers medical implants, helicopter navigation in poor visibility, and new materials blending concrete with plastic.
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AEC
Deepening U S personal income draw exceeds 500 billion
More For Us Just how deep is the well of personal income Uncle Sam draws on every year at this time It crossed the half trillion dollar mark for the first time in the last accounting The 72 million Americans who filed tax returns in 1968 reported 1967 income in excess of 500 billion Reports Commerce Clearing House This was an increase of about 36 billion from the year before The increase in the number of filers was modest about 1 5 million but lots of taxpayers had the pleasure of finding themselves in higher brackets For instance 1 1 million more people filed returns in the 10 000 to 15 000 income slot As a consequence more people are itemizing Of the 82 billion in deductions claimed by individuals 60 billion represented itemized deductions a rise of 5 billion The number of taxpayers filing Form 1040A the punch card return for those whose total gross income is less than 10 000 was half a million less in 1968 than in 1967.
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Uncle Sam
Commerce Clearing House
Soviet use of American ballpoint pens in space flights
Aviation Week reports the Soviet Union bought zero gravity ballpoint pens and 1000 nitrogen cartridges from Fisher Pen Co of Van Nuys Calif at a 40 percent discount matching NASA. Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov urged cooperation in space exploration as the ballpoint pens illustrate practical Russo American collaboration.
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Soviet Union
Alexei Leonov
Aviation Week
Space Technology Magazine
Russia
Fisher Pen Co
van Nuys
Calif
NASA
Emphysema care stresses doctor family support
A public health pamphlet explains emphysema management hinges on patient doctor cooperation and family encouragement. It warns that lack of support can sap will to live and urges individualized medical supervision, with guidance on belching and diverticulitis related questions and a Q&A from the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
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Public Health Service
Bureau of Disease Prevention and Environment Control
Arlington
Bible Verse Excerpt From 1 Peter 1 19
A passage from Peter 1 19 speaks of a more sure word of prophecy guiding believers as a light in a dark place until day dawn and the day star rise in their hearts. The verse emphasizes prophetic certainty and inner illumination for faith.
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Hartman Family Names and Staff at Newspaper
Fred Hartman and John Wadley head the staff with Beulah Mae Jackson and Paul Putman among key editors and managers at the newspaper. Ann B. Pritchett serves as editor and publisher with Gadforms in advertising and office roles, listing general, business, and managing editors.
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Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
John Wadley
Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Today In History highlights through the years
On March 14 in history, Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin revolutionizing the South, Rhode Island colonies joined in 1643, America's first town meeting occurred in 1743, Einstein was born in 1879, Dresden surrendered in 1915, Vienna fell to Hitler in 1938, Iwo Jima flag raised in 1945, de Gaulle freed Algerian rebels ten years ago, Jack Ruby convicted in Dallas ten years later, and a Pentagon move changed duty rules a year ago.
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Rhode Island
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Portsmouth
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Faneuil Hall
Boston
Albert Einstein
Ulm
Germany
Dresden
Adolf Hitler
Vienna
Austria
U.S
Iwo Jima
Algeria
Charles de Gaulle
Dallas
Tex
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Pentagon
Barbs by Phil Pastoret
A humorous column critiques common temper trends and social quirks. It wryly notes a door to door book peddler impulse, grocery bargain hunts, and a neighbor with two cars. It also jokes about unplugging electronic music as a simple fix.
Senate OKs Vo Tech Measure
The Texas Senate unanimously passed the Technical-Vocational Education Act of 1969 Senate Bill 261 sending it to the House. The act creates a 21 member Advisory Council, a new Associate Commissioner for Occupational Education and Technology, and a liaison board to coordinate junior college vocational programs with the Education Agency and Coordinating Board. Secretary of State Dies predicted it will be the most significant legislation in 50 years.
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Texas Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Murray Watson
Waco
Brooks
Sen. Watson
Texas
State Board of Education
Occupational Education
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Coordinating Board
Advisory Council
Education Agency
Martin Dies Jr
Sen. Brooks
Quick Quiz: The Loop in Chicago and Alaska Flag Stars
The business district known as the Loop refers to Chicago. Alaska’s flag stars represent the Big Dipper and the North Star. seven gold stars symbolize gold mining and the eighth star marks the North Star for northern location.
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Chicago’s
Alaska
Nixon Fails To Offer Plan For Ending War In Vietnam
Washington column notes Nixon has not revealed a Vietnam peace plan since the campaign promise. Near East tensions rise with Egypt and Israel amid stalled Paris talks and draft escalations, while Russia China tensions influence Hanoi. NRA records dispute Nixon giving up honorary life membership.
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Nixon
Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
New Hampshire
Vietnam
Madison Avenue
Near East
North Vietnam
Paris
White House
National Rifle Association
NRA
Ren
Richard McCar
Timely Quotes Critique of Party Voter Registration Efforts
Donald G. Herzberg of Rutgers University criticizes both Republicans and Democrats for "a miserable job" of registering voters this year, suggesting that if businesses operated as political parties do they would go bankrupt in months.
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Donald G. Herzberg
Rutgers University
Avoidance play in bridge tips by Oswald and Jacoby
A detailed example from Winning Declarer Play shows ten sure tricks with variations by skill level. Beginners struggle with spades and clubs, while experts find the optimal line to win the contract, discarding and ruffing as needed.
Bridge bidding puzzle with spade contract decision
In a bridge hand. After a sequence West North East South passes then 3 hearts, 4 spades, 4 no trump, pass, South holds AAKEGES 932 65 BAK 10964. Partner asks if you can handle a second diamond load. Today’s question: instead of three spades, partner jumps to four spades. What is your optimal action? Answer tomorrow.
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Aakeges
Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Puzzle List
A dense OCR style word puzzle fills the page with clues and partial answers across topics from plants to mythological figures. It lists numerous numbered hints like vegetable names citrus fruits ships and gods, inviting readers to fill in the missing words.
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