Changing popularity of cameras and the compromise in selection
The piece traces waves of camera trends from Speed Graphics to rangefinders and twin lens reflexes, noting how color, film formats, and new materials shape user choices. It highlights the ongoing search for ideal sizes and the adaptability of pros who carry multiple outfits for varied assignments.
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Attensio
Japan
Germany
Sears
Poland stamps feature trees flowers and Copernicus notes
A Polish stamp set showcases tree blossoms from fruit species with values ranging from 1.20 to 8.50, printed offset in Warsaw. A Copernicus anniversary brochure from the Polish-American group and a UN commemorative stamp on nuclear nonproliferation follow, with a New York Interpex 1972 naval uniform issue in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Cacia
A. Balerzak
State Printing Works of Security
Warsaw
Ars Poona
P.O
Warsawy
Thenter
Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish Postal Administration
Poznan
Polish Federation of Philatelic Societies
United Nations Postal Administration
An &Cent
New York
Geneva
Switzerland
Iso
United Nations
United States
Switzereand
British Virgin Islands
Interpex
Bridge advice and a dramatic test move by Hazen
Alfred Sheinwold discusses a bar break and a finesse as declarer, with West Hazen’s bold opening lead testing South. The tale includes a club finesse, trump management, and an opening six of clubs that unsettles South, culminating in a slam. Also notes a Daily Question on bidding with five spades and a comic firemen anecdote about Barry Leger stuck in a sink.
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Hank
South
Declarer
East
West
Lee Hazen
New York
Teading
North America
Rick
Hazen
Coins and paper money of the Civil War era
The article discusses Confederate coinage and paper money, including New Orleans and Dahlonega mints, five dollar outputs, restrikes, and the rare Confederate dies. It notes Jefferson Davis and Taylor involvement, restrike examples, and high values for surviving pieces amid wartime economic strain.
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Confederacy
Tas
Talis
New "Orleans
Dallanega
New Orleans
Conner Taylor
Jefferson’ Davia
Dahlonega
Taylor
Confederscy
Philadelphia
Die Culler
Tost Colimun
Career corner on entering stationary engineer work
Reader asks how to enter the stationary engineer field and about apprenticeships. The article outlines roles in plants and buildings, common paths via helper roles, and notes that formal apprenticeships exist. It lists adult classes, private schools, and to contact the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for information. It cites unions such as the International Union of Operating Engineers and offers addresses for guidance.
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Bear Joyce
G.T
Chicago
Cme
National Horm Stay Council
Tighlerath St
Washington, D.C
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
0.S. Department of Labor
International Union of Operating Engineers
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Intecnational Union of Operating Engineers
47Th St. NW
Washington,d.c
Nalionsl Association of Power Engineers
W. Adam Sk
Chiccago
Thenk
Vets answer on GI policy and education benefits
Readers ask about changing the GI certificate and insurance proceeds.VA replies that benefits go to the veteran’s designated beneficiary. A caller with a certificate of eligibility for education benefits learns checks start after enrollment certification is sent to VA. An inquiry about mobile home grants notes income and expense rules to assess repayment risk and eligibility.
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