Automation Men vs Machines Portent of a Second Industrial Revolution
A 1955 feature argues automation introduces a new era when machines replace human labor across industries. It describes robotic stockbrokers in Toronto, RCA synthesizers, robot yardmasters, electronic ticketing, and medical and analytical automation, outlining vast productivity shifts and social questions about happiness and work.
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America
Harvard Computation Laboratories
Mark IV
Intelligent Machines i Research Corporation
Falls ‘Church
Virginia
RCA
Toronto
Toronto Stock Exchange
Weekend Dividend Hobbies Sunday Reading For The Whole Family
Weekend Dividend highlights new hobby ideas and reading selections for family enjoyment. The feature promotes accessible crafts, simple projects, and kid friendly books to inspire weekend activities for all ages.
Lawyer Norman A. Lunenfeld and his later career
Norman A. Lunenfeld, a Columbia Law School graduate of 1938, practiced general law with clients including Super Electric Products Corp. of Jersey City. As war contracts waned in 1945 46, he helped convert to toy baby carriages before retiring from law to join Tell Set Corp. as vice president and national representative for several toy manufacturers. He writes as a hobby, has been published in magazines, is 37, married, childless, and resides in Manhattan.
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Norman A. Lunenfeld
Columbia Law School
Super Electric Products Corp
Jersey City
Tell Set] Corp
Manhattan
Stamp Facts Hawaiian Islands Offer Most Valuable Stamp
One of the most valuable stamps known today is from Hawaii. The article traces early island history, the 1851 missionary era, and the 12 and 2 cent values, noting rarity and a historic forger case. It appeals for readers to check old papers for missionary connections.
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Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Nature
England
Ann
Kamehameha II
United States
Scott's
Los Angeles
California
Seare
Air Views and Bamboo Planes Highlight Aviation News
A hodgepodge of aviation notes covers mishaps and marvels from a private nudist camp airport landing to a bamboo reinforced four place plane named ALIS. Other items include a 13 year old making a landmark radio navigation exam, air lane easement compensation stories, and California’s vast fleet statistics.
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Creal Aeronautics Administration
Marcellus M. Murer
Wichita Kansas Eagle
Walter Beech
Clycle Cessna
At-Home Evening Wear Debuts in Old New York Store
In a venerable New York mens shop a range of at home evening clothes debuts. The outfit includes a coat with unpadded shoulders and single button closure with pockets, plus black striped or tartan trousers. The club jacket lineage appears in soft black wool flannel ensembles suitable for day or evening wear. A well known diplomat reportedly maintains sartorial stature with carefully chosen shirts ties hats rather than many suits. The piece concludes by noting the shift toward streamlined wardrobes amid rising costs and fashion pragmatism.
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New York
Garden Corner Sweet Pea Seeds Introduced in 1886
A Henderson seedsman notes the Garden Corner Sweet Pea was introduced in 1886. The flower, a climbing variety with wavy petals, forms a favorite among gardeners. It begins blooming in April and grows three to five feet tall with six to nine feet of spread, needing staking and soil care.
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Henderson
Sand Hill Reflections on Woodlands and Regrowth After Logging
Diary style excerpt describes years ago a hilltop house and brush fire, forestry damage, and wildlife loss from tractors. Narrator laments gouged woods, fears vandals, but sister promises grass will cover. Personal musings on writing, letters, and hope, citing Alexander Pope.
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Iossiv
Sister
Sam
Frances
Alexander Pope
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Pullman
Philadelphia
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New York Central
Twe
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Union Pa Plate Yard
Robot Master Switchboard
Neapols Honeywell
Bronx
United Feature Symiicate, Inc
Burroughs Laboratory
Jack Elton
Captain Cook
Pri Tula
de Polynesian
Complete Stamp Collectors Supplies
Loomis Hobby Dept
MiDdle Ave
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Orion
James A. Mills
Charlotte
X.C
Senor Sabre
Yokuna Air Base
Japan
Mills
By Mike Rubin
Pleasure Hisslvania
CAA
Ater
Philippine Institute of Science & Technology
Lycoming
Ohio
Air Force
Hits
Youngstown
Jong
Tho University of California
U.S. Air Force
Andrew Mason
Madison
Wis
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Elmo Cooper
B. Thomas
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Sand Hill
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