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What the Air Force in particular, and the Armed Forces in general, should recognize is that publicity can consist of a relatively simple alert in advance--such as those available for the satellites and lunar probes which have been launched by the National Agency for Space and Aeronautics as part of the IGY. Attempts to conceal the entire operation may prevent public embarrassment in case of failure, but they can also diminish scientific value in case of success...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Discoverer and Secrecy | 3/6/1959 | See Source »

...three-semester program would seem to be one effective way of organizing such a program. Preferably the first semester would consist of mathematics and could thus be skipped by anyone who had completed this equivalent. Such an introductory semester of math might give the rudimentary concepts of functions, calculus, and the limit--a requisite for understanding the idea of approximation and measurement. With a semester of math under his belt the student could continue on to a semester of basic physics--perhaps mechanics and thermo-dynamics--to get the fundamental concepts of energy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A Program for Natural Sciences | 2/26/1959 | See Source »

...unlike the IBRD, would operate on a local currency basis--a loan to India, for example, might consist of francs for French concrete, guilders for Dutch engineers, and rupees for the local labor. India would repay, at low interest over a long period, in rupees, which in turn would later be used by the Authority to purchase Indian goods and services, thus providing a double boost to India's economy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Long-Term Development | 2/24/1959 | See Source »

...butterfly remains in doubt, and the personnel, namely captain John Hammond's status, will not be known until the time of the race itself. Hammond was sick earlier this season, thus far usually swimming only in the medley. The final relay, which very well may decide the meet will consist of the Crimson's best--Ulbrich, the two Seatons, and Hunter...

Author: By Thomas M. Pepper, | Title: Varsity Swimmers to Face Strong Dartmouth Squad | 2/14/1959 | See Source »

...other hand, Crimson coach Cooney Weiland is wondering where to put all of his rediscovered talent. The first line will remain intact, but the second line will consist of Paul Kelley, Les Duncan and Bill Collins. The latter can scrap around the offensive zone and make a nuisance of himself to Brown defensemen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Brown Will Test Sextet at Watson | 2/7/1959 | See Source »

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