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Word: photographic (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Last week the National Bureau of Standards told how it is teaching its SEAC (Standards Electronic Automatic Computer) to see. First step was to give SEAC a photocell and a simple device that enables it to scan a photograph and store it in its memory as 30,000 bits (yes or no units) of information. When the picture is wanted again, it can be recalled and displayed on an oscilloscope as 30,000 light or dark squares. In this case SEAC does nothing with the picture except to memorize...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Seeing-Eye Computer | 3/17/1958 | See Source »

...person of Staffer Stephen Angland, to prevent Schwartz from taking any more of its property. Schwartz raised his arms above his head, turned to newsmen and cried: "These newspapermen are witnesses that I am taking only my coat, scarf and hat. May I take my wife's photograph from my desk, or this chocolate bar, which is a present for my five-year-old son?" Said Angland: "Please get out of here." Shrieked Schwartz: "I'll sue you if any of my personal property is missing." Then he stomped away...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INVESTIGATIONS: Lo, the Investigator | 2/24/1958 | See Source »

...next week's referendum, students might consider writing in their suggestions for the improvement of the paper, whether they endorse or oppose the subsidy. They might advise, for example, that the News cut down operating expenses by buying cheaper newsprint or using plastic cuts instead of zinc cuts for photograph engravings. They might propose that a magazine form of the News appear biweekly or monthly, still carrying a summary of college news as well as features and editorials...

Author: By Martha E. Miller, | Title: The Radcliffe News | 2/20/1958 | See Source »

Thank you for mentioning mink-trimmed golf tees. Here is a photograph to show you how a Mink Tee looks when ready for play. Our product is made of fine-quality mink, packed three shades to a box: autumn haze, cerulean and white jasmine mink...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Feb. 3, 1958 | 2/3/1958 | See Source »

...scientists are giving the top of the atmosphere a going-over from a dozen different angles. Cameras photograph the aurora (caused by particles from the sun), and other sensitive instruments measure the faint glow of the night sky. Radio experts keep track of the yearly, daily, hourly and minute-by-minute changes in the layers of electrified air that are so important to long-distance communication...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: A Look at Man's Planet | 1/27/1958 | See Source »

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