Computer aids eye exams with Acuity Systems 600 Auto Refractor
Dr. Luther Luck installs an Acuity Systems 600 Auto Refractor in his Venice office to measure lens power in two seconds. The device analyzes retina reflected light to diagnose nearsightedness farsightedness or astigmatism and prints a prescription on a tape. It helps children and unclear readers, while indicating existing prescriptions for quick checks.
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Luther Luck
Acuity Systems
NASA
Darlene Wilson
Wilson
Venice
Dr. Luck
School board lauds Pillot annual report and vows higher student goals
Sarasota school board members praised Dr. Gene Pillot's 400 page annual report calling it thorough and a supplement to their guidance. They praised the district's achievements while noting budget cuts limit services. Pillot stresses testing quality and aims to raise student expectations through his Basic Skills program and improved talent selection.
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Sarasota
Gene Pillot
Dave Olson
Dr. Pillot
Olson
Sarasota County
Pillot
Nonfood share grows in 1977 grocery spend
The Associated Press notes a shift in American shopping with nonfoods and alcoholic drinks making up 27.6 percent of total grocery sales in 1977, up from 16.7 percent in 1957. Meat and produce dominate spending, while household items and health aids rise modestly.
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Associated Press
USDA
National Food Review
Market View on Recession and Federal Reserve Leadership
The analysis notes a deepening recession with double digit inflation and rising rates, a lack of bold institutional bets, and uncertainty over a new Fed chair. It predicts a midterm rally as chaotic action ends and underinvested institutions buy quality stocks despite weak fundamentals and the recession.
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William Miller
Federal Reserve
Wall Street
Main Street
al Goldman
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