Computers Convert Instrument Tones Into New Sounds
Using the ILLIAC I at the University of Illinois engineers break down tones from bassoon clarinet saxophone violin and trumpet into voltage equivalents via equations. Feeding these into the computer produces tones that not only sound like but are the original tones. They foresee creating entirely new sounds by mathematical equations on non mechanical computers.
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University of Illinois
Quip on Following Fathers’ Footsteps and Cars
A playful reflection notes that a young man who emulates his father often ends up walking to the car rather than driving, implying a lighthearted view of legacy and practicality.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Sample
A cryptic style crossword solves with clues across and down. The page includes a coded quote section and a sample cryptogram message using shifted letters. The puzzle features common newspaper sections and a noted quote from Mitchell.
Dear Abby Dear Abby Bad To Worse By Abigail Van Buren
A collection of readers questions spans marriage woes from a five week old wife smoking a fancy pipe to a husband torn between two loves. Advice covers avoiding threats, dealing with infidelity indecision, and respecting boundaries with a PTA principal.
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Lighthearted Look At New Ag Subsidy On Skiing
Washington reports the Agriculture Department released a booklet on skiing with safety tips and forest facilities. A columnist notes the paradox of farming interests promoting skiing while joking about the sport and its culture.
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Siberia Exile Reforms Erode Harsh Parasitic Punishment
The Russian Republic revoked broad exile for economic parasites, replacing mass Siberian banishment with a staged system. A parasite must be warned to seek work, then ordered to factory or building work, and finally face up to a year of corrective labor if uncooperative. Other Soviet republics may adopt the change.
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