Architectural art exhibit opens Thursday
An exhibit titled Art in Architecture features major works commissioned by the federal government at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from March 16 to April 30. It includes photographs maquettes murals and sculptures plus public artworks by Oldenburg and Calder among others. The show organized with the GSA highlights art's influence on city environments with works since 1972 totalling about 2.8 million dollars. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends. admission is free.
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Business planes rise as executives favor company flights
James A. White notes growing use of business aircraft with 50 000 planes carrying 50 million passengers last year. Half of America's 1000 largest firms own or charter jets, amid safety tech gains and decentralization trends. challenges include fuel costs, noise rules, and pilot supply concerns.
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Inflation easing predicts lower world rates by 1979
Professor Lawrence R Klein of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania forecasts a drop in the combined inflation rate for 13 industrialized nations from 7.4 percent in 1977 to about 6.4 percent in 1979. Klein coordinates Project LINK, a global data research group.
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