Farm Income Mixed For 1970 And Outlook For 1971
U S farmers ended 1970 slightly worse off despite a gross income rise of over 1 5 billion as production costs jumped about 2 billion The Agriculture Department notes 1971 may mirror 1970 with higher cash receipts but rising costs Crop and livestock sales supported 48 7 billion in farm income while government payments stayed at 3 7 billion Prospects include stronger prices for crops but hog producers faced late year price pressure Sugarloaf hosts first World Cup Kandahar race in the United States as 1971 skiing begins in Maine Robots quietly enter factories reshaping labor dynamics in the auto industry Hopkins scores in NCAA swimming meet setting a record time for the College Division
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Robots to reshape auto production says Business Mirror
The Business Mirror reports growing belief that robots will play a larger role in car manufacturing after testing. GM bought multiple one arm robots for Lordstown and Norwood. Norman Schaffer of Condec, owner of Anim ation with Pullman, argues robots will cut costs and ease labor shifts. Animation and AMF are top makers, about 500 units in use nationwide. Japan shows stronger uptake with 60 firms in manufacturing or research amid labor fears.
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Climbing or falling star in a roller coaster society
Hal Boyle lampoons status culture with a guide to social ascent and decline. He frames success by money prestige and lifestyle while sketching a satirical portrait of the man whose career peaks and faces decline. The piece ends noting odd historical currency in Texas.
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