L A C Analyzes Market Crash Lessons From 1929
The article recalls the 1929 stock market collapse and 80 percent loss, notes the Depression era unemployment of 18 to 24 percent, and argues current safeguards like higher margin requirements and insured bank deposits reduce risk. It asserts most stocks are now owned outright or with low margins and highlights institutions holding much of NYSE shares.
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New York Stock Exchange
Security Exchange
AMA section notes NAS committee reviews artificial sweeteners
James L. Breeling reports that a National Academy of Sciences committee has allayed fears about artificial sweeteners cyclamates. The review examines whether these compounds may be addictive and discusses two of the compounds being studied.
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James L. Breeling
AMA Section On Food Science
National Academy of Sciences
Foundations Taxes Spark Debate In Washington
Washington- Wright Patman has been absorbed in railing about the new prime rate of interest leaving little time to discuss grants awarded for frivolous purposes as foundations face scrutiny over taxation and policy.
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Washington
Wright Patman
Reform Debates Highlight Foundations and Private Sector Value
James Kilpatrick argues for cautious reform as Ways and Means weighs measures on foundations linking to voter registration drives and a 5 percent tax on net investment income. He warns against overreach that could curb private sector liberty in a state-influenced society.
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Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Offbeat Therapy Session with Grosbert Grommet and Dr Freud
In a quirky scene at Dr Zang Freud's office Grosbert Grommet and his wife Grimelda provoke the doctor with odd remarks about reality and war. Dr Freud notes public figures may seem insane while two assistants enter as the session continues.
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Zang Freud
Grosbert Grommet
Grimelda
Mrs. Grommet
Freud
Plesse
Grosbert
Mr. Grommet
Antique music machines and juke boxes from 1900s era showrooms
A showroom tour reveals a nation’s largest collection of automatic musical instruments and early coin operated machines. Prices range from 8 to 15 thousand for large orchestrions to 150 for a talking machine, with Edison phonographs offering 24 cylinder choices. The Link piano trains pilots later, while Edison’s home use failed commercially.
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Hathaway
Bowparlor
Edison
Terry Hathaway
Santa Fe Springs Company
Link
Mr. Edison
Hathaway and Bowers
On.y
Quirky Tips and Observations From a Lighthearted Column
A collection of humorous lines on politics social norms and daily quirks. The items joke about grant in aid terminology hippie weddings travel advice and humorous office morning routines. The tone mirrors a light weekly column with playful commentary and puns.
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By Bill Vaughan