Word: owen
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...least one scientist has come to Ptolemy's defense. Astronomer and Science Historian Owen Gingerich of Harvard admits that the Syntaxis contains "some remarkably fishy numbers." But he is convinced that any deception was honestly motivated, and that Ptolemy, like many a modern-day scientist, merely chose to publish the data that best supported his theories. These ideas are outdated anyway. Ptolemy's theories were all aimed at proving that the earth was the center of the universe. By 1543 Copernicus had proved Ptolemy wrong...
Still, the suspension of Antonelli lends support to the Globe's conclusion that Vellucci behaved improperly. Owen L. Clarke, state commissioner of corporations and taxation, said yesterday the suspension of Antonelli does not necessarily imply Vellucci violated...
...INDIVIDUAL RUSHING Player Att./Yds. Paul Connors 71-431 Jay Foley 32-119 Owen Beacon...
...Owen L. Clarke, commissioner of the tax department, said yesterday Vellucci's statement was not totally accurate. "The fact is he resigned and the fact is the inquiry was going on" about the Globe's allegations, Clarke said...
...those who either cannot or do not want to earn a high school diploma, Owen's system has a four-year Occupational Proficiency Training course. Students who are at least 14, and two or more grades behind in achievement, can opt for the O.P.T. program, but only after a written request from their parents. Besides receiving instruction in such crafts as masonry or mechanics, they are drilled in reading, spelling and arithmetic. They "graduate" with a certificate that details their job-related skills...