Legislative hypnosis and the call for licensing hypnotists
The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat notes Rep. C. L. Schmitt of New Kensington supports licensing hypnotists to curb charlatans. It mocks mass hypnosis among legislators and questions how such laws placate taxpayers once enacted.
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Harrisburg
C. L. Schmitt
New Kensington
Rep. Schmitt
What is the Law Shop rights in employee inventions guidance
When an employee invents on employer time with employer resources a shop right arises, an implied non exclusive license for the employer to use the invention in business without extra pay. The employee retains patent rights and any benefits beyond employer compensation, unless the employment contract states otherwise.
Life is an elevator steady satire on social prestige
A humorous New York AP piece muses on status as an elevator in constant motion. It lists exaggerated signs of high prestige such as neighbors throwing block parties, red carpet service at the market, name on a barber chair, royal heir rumors, autographs from golfers, players simulating quarterback duties, drinks named after a person, and even a political and personal scandal as warning signs of rising or falling status. The tone lampoons social climbing while noting the one sure direction is up.
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New York
Big Boy
Why would anyone write a book when publishers churn them out
A columnist muses on aspiring authors across professions chasing fame through books and films. He notes publishers flood the market, celebrities and sensational tales outsell serious works, and cautions would be writers to consult the Literary Market Place before mailing manuscripts.
Kinzua Dam dedication sparks Seneca uprooting debate
The 1965 Kinzua Dam dedication drew Gov. Scranton and many dignitaries, while Seneca lands were removed and sacred Chief Cornplanter bones disinterred. NY DOT seeks 795 acres for the Southern Tier Expressway through the Indian area. The piece condemns broken treaties and urges reflection on past injustices.
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Kinzua
Gov
Scranton
United States
Economic Dilemma: Price Fears Fuel Inflation Echoes
The piece argues that inflation upsurges mirror demand and supply dynamics but are amplified by expectations of tighter controls or price freezes. It suggests such preemptive hikes could become embedded in market behavior for years and create renewed problems when any freeze is lifted. It warns that an imposed freeze may transfer distortion forward in time.
Ajax Iron Works union approves new contract terms
In Corry, Local 1748 of the International Association of Machinists voted 131 to accept a two and a half year contract package worth about 15 cents per hour. The event sits among local social notices and past economic commentary on price controls and inflation from 1933.
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Ajax Iron Works Union
International Association of Machinists
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