Edison on creativity and progress in a 1920s interview
A fragmented early 20th century interview with Thomas Edison covers creative talent, education, and humanity. Edison dismisses the idea that talent can be taught, questions long-term mental progress, and predicts a drudgeless, machine-driven future driven by automatic systems and renewable power sources.
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Huge Granite Block For Lenin's Statue Found In City Street
A massive granite block was discovered in a city street in Leningrad. The find is linked to plans to erect a statue of Lenin, with officials investigating the origin and purpose of the bloc. Local workers reported the discovery near public thoroughfares.
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Miami Adding Towns to Welcome Winter Visitors
Miami's winter population surge continues as thousands arrive by boat train and car. New residences and hotels multiply daily, with 8,600 homes and 150 hotels since last season, and the Miami-Biltmore hotel set to open after Christmas. Schools, electric power, water, and boulevards expand to meet demand as the city grows into a temporary “town.”
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Miami
E. G. Sewell
Chamber of Commerce of
Miami-Biltmore
Florida
Charles M. Fisher
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