Win in Britannica Junior Encyclopedia quiz announced
The paper names James Christatos of New York as today's Britannica Junior Encyclopedia quiz winner. The column explains transistor basics and compares them to vacuum tubes in portable radios.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1964
Page
8
The paper names James Christatos of New York as today's Britannica Junior Encyclopedia quiz winner. The column explains transistor basics and compares them to vacuum tubes in portable radios.
A historical primer explains how transistors replace vacuum tubes by amplifying electrical signals with less power and no warm-up. It highlights solid state operation, small size, and durability, noting uses from hearing aids to radios. It also includes a quirky trivia section and a Britannica contest offer.
The proposed amendments would raise Social Security taxes for about 75 million workers and 53 million self employed plus employers. Tax rates could reach 3.8 percent for employees and 4.8 percent for employers with base limits rising to 5400, altering take home pay for many, especially self employed.
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