Remembering the slide rule and its decline
An editorial recalls the slide rule's rise from 17th century logarithms to a 20th century staple for students and engineers and chronicles its swift replacement by electronic calculators. It notes the tool’s elegant numbers and intervals like art, while predicting a future where many never touch a slide rule again.
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Amedee Mannheim
Ohio taxpayers lose again to PUCO power and taxes
Editor notes Ohio utility rate hikes persist after reform buzz and PUCO changes. East Ohio Gas billed customers for $9.4 million of unreceived gas, fueling costs via fuel adjustments. Critics urge accountability, fair utility costs, and tax payment reforms, citing outdated laws harming funds for services and education. Ron Burke.
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Ohio General Assembly
Ron Burke
Police thank community for levy support in Howland Township
Howland Township Police Department personnel thank residents for their support in approving levies on November 8. They pledge to improve operations and continue providing better service, as stated by Chief D M Hartsock.
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Walking as a Christian and daily conduct
A personal meditation on how one walks through life and as a Christian. It reflects on daily behavior, contrasts between hypocritical and loving conduct, and ends with a prayer for a walk that shows God’s love. Also a brief note explains old English slang nib and nob related to freshmen.
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Christ
England
Letters to the Editor Policy at Howland Wagon
The newspaper invites signed letters with full address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication, edited if needed, and may be shortened. Names can be withheld on request with a satisfactory explanation.
Evolution and science vs creationism in public view
Assistant professor Mark A. Wilson argues that evolution is science not religion, criticizing creationism as unscientific. He emphasizes evidence based dating, fossil records, and anatomical examples like bat wings and horse forelegs, urging study of primary literature over religious debates.
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Mark A. Wilson
Republican Party
Wilson
College of Wooster
Ohioans optimistic about economic future in poll
Ohioans see 1984 as a year of good times for the U S economy with 57 percent predicting better times ahead. Personal finances look milder with 28 percent expecting improvement, 14 percent worse, and 58 percent unchanged. Variation exists by region age income and education.
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U.S
Ohio
BBB Carpet Buying Tips From Mahoning BBB
Better Business Bureau advises shoppers to consider room use and traffic when choosing carpet fibers. Wool, acrylic, or nylon suit high traffic. rayon fits bedrooms. wall-to-wall may be best long term, while area rugs suit short stays. Verify contracts, demand written promises, and seek BBB reliability reports on dealers.
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Better Business Bureau
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Mahoning Valley Inc
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Youngstown
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