High-Risk Research Faces U.S. Decline In Innovation
Cromley surveys a deteriorating U.S. stance toward daring science. He cites Gilpin and Wiesner on propulsion gaps and new tools, notes tenure rigidity and risk aversion in Congress, and critiques the patent system as hindering small high tech firms. He argues sustained bold research is cheaper and crucial for future breakthroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cromley
Washington
Princeton University
Robert Gilpin
Jerome B. Wiesner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Wiesner
United States
Congress
Senate
Tom Sawyer Days fence painting debate stirs gatekeeping clash
Hannibal Jaycees defend Tom Sawyer gender roles after girls picket Tom Sawyer Days Fence Painting Contest. Editor notes that Becky Thatcher’s charm and feminine mystique could rival Tom in a hypothetical Twain sequel. In a separate item, Pitney Bowes expands a flexible work hours plan from 250 to 800 employees, dropping time clocks and relying on self reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Hannibal, Mo
Jaycees
Mark) Twain
Twain
Tom Sawyer
David Ebbing
Becky Thatcher
Tom
Becky
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
Clemens
Hannibal
Pitney-Bowes
Stamford
Con
Portage Paid Day for Legal Holidays Noted
A fragmented notice mentions a 48 day timeframe related to a paid holiday schedule at Portage. The OCR fragment is unclear but indicates a legal holiday rule or allowance affecting work or pay dates.
Limestone Day and Summer Meetings Highlight Indiana Events
A noon free dinner for about 1,400 at Zion Lutheran Church and a free children’s show at the Indiana theatre drew large crowds on Limestone Day. Other notes mention the 15th annual Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association summer meeting in Indiana, Homer City development talks, Rev. Edward J. Thompson’s confirmation, and Head Start graduation and enrichment programs. Also included are notes on a Purchase Line School District cultural program and a segment on ancient Ming dynasty crafts and tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suly
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants of
Indiana
Zion Luthern Church
Indiana Theatre
Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association
Homer City
Homer
Edward J. Thompson
Senate
Purchase Line
Richard D. Stebbins
Networks block Ford talk in patriotic TV bid
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes major networks and the Public Broadcasting Service refused to broadcast Edward Piszek’s attempt to pay prime time for a nonpolitical interview with President Ford. The piece argues networks favor hard news and host-led questions, harming press independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Whitten
Washington
Public Broadcasting Service
Ford
America
Philadelphia
Edward J. Piszek
Capitol Dome
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Edward Piszek
Mrs. Paul's Kitchens, Inc
Piszek
Puiite Television
United States
Arrivederci Roma: Rome Strikes Timed Into Laughter
ART BUCHWALD recounts a trip to Rome marked by repeated strikes across airports, post offices, taxes, telecoms, and services. He notes taxi thefts, Vatican mail routes, and a running joke about Beagles running the strike hotline, while Americans pull out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Buchwald
Rome
Leonardo da Vinci
The
Vatican
Vatican Post Office
St. Peter’s Square
Germany Lifts Inflation Fight Amid Slow Job Rise
In April 1975 Germany faced 6.1 percent price gains vs 1974 with a 7 percent annual inflation, showing relative success among Western economies. Unemployment stood at 4.7 percent in April as policy aims to curb inflation while maintaining growth, stability, and global competitiveness. The text outlines stabilizing measures by the government and Bundesbank, shifts toward stimulus, and anti cyclical plans to avoid overheating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Friderichs
Federal Republic of Germany
Bonn
Germany
Canada
Japan
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Bundesbank
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Indiana Printing & Publishing Company
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Theemoat
Motor Ie
Ae Nem Tad
Sl Sane Pal Sae Sso Hs Sma
RTED
Las
Portage
China
Nets
King of the Road
Arrivederci Roma
Turin
Basta
IRS
Berry's
NEA
Ins
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