What U S Shift to Metric System Would Mean to You
Sylvia Porter outlines how a shift to the metric system would touch daily life across society. It details potential changes in measurements for height weight clothing fuel labeling and consumer goods and compares costs of conversion with ongoing trade impacts.
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Brains Investor's Guide on Penny Stocks Caution
Sam Shulsky argues against buying stocks solely because prices are low. He praises research and understanding of a company's management and product, noting smart gains come from informed bets on small or troubled firms poised to improve while warning against low price alone as a foolhardy motive.
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Wild Rise in Art Prices Blamed On Speculators
Worcester Art Museum director Daniel Catton Rich warns speculators driving European art prices higher. He cites auctions where Millais works reach 80000 and DeWitte pieces fetch 156000, noting currency devaluations and postwar monetary shifts boost value. Rich says museums struggle to bid as investors protect assets.
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