Edison the wizard of Menlo Park persistence fuels success
The article recalls Thomas Alva Edison as a practical visionary whose relentless persistence yielded the light bulb in 1879 and a complete electrical system. It notes early filament trials, tungsten filaments, rapid spread of incandescent light, and the creation of the first industrial research laboratory with two patents per week. It highlights Edison’s quote on invention versus discovery and his Ohio roots shaping his career.
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Thomas Alva Edison
Edison
Ohio
Menlo Park
Justice in congress and crime cases mix in Florida and Washington
The piece contrasts sentences from Florida and Dallas cases with a Washington ethics scandal involving Sen. Talmadge. It notes a 17 year old jailed for stealing five dollars, a Dallas man getting life for marijuana, and a Dallas woman with probation after a fatal domestic incident. It highlights five charges of financial mis conduct against Talmadge and his denial of intentional wrongdoing.
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Florida
Dallas
Washington
D.C
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Senate Ethics Committee
Talmadge
Sen. Talmadge
Daniel Minchew
Fear spurs cancer policy boom
Washington coverage by Jack Anderson outlines a surge in cancer insurance sales spurred by public fear. American Family Life Assurance Co. leads with 4.7 million policies and 41 percent revenue growth last year, while investigators flag high pressure sales and questionable extended benefit clauses.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
American Family Life Assurance Co
Columbus
American Family
United States
House Select Committee On Aging
Massachusetts Insurance Department
Massachusetts
Our throwaway society and the environmental cost
The piece laments modern waste and the persistence of trash in landscapes. It cites dwindling resources, dependence on recycling, and the danger of toxic substances, urging national responsibility and a mindset change inspired by Lindbergh and the Boy Scouts. It ends with doubt about whether desire alone can reverse the trend.
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Boy Scouts of America
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Labor costs endanger economy as auto layoffs rise
Washington reflects on the 50th anniversary of 1929’s crash while Chrysler, Ford, and GM shed tens of thousands of jobs. The UAW seeks a costly contract amid losses and calls for government aid, with layoffs spreading to airlines and other industries. Predictions warn of inflation, deficits, and austerity as wage pressures persist.
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Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
United Auto Workers Union
White House
Carter and Kennedy show weaknesses in Florida caucuses
In Florida, Carter edges Kennedy as both display vulnerabilities. Carter’s slim win highlights a fragile Southern base, while Kennedy’s strong showing signals potential elsewhere, though Chappaquiddick themes persist. Polls show Kennedy trusted less on morals. Carter may threaten renomination.
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Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Ted Kennedy
Florida
South
Chappaquiddick
White House
Chappaquiddick Island
Kennedy 64 To 16 Percent In “Trust and Moral Character.” Carter
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