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The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1962-02-08

Allen reveals innate sensitivy the complexities of
troubled times and speaks OF them with the brash flip
pancy expected of TV comic NC but the sagacity OF
student of humanites must book say your Well, in
word-YESl =. Jack Ellis :. BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD.
predicts that with the publication of Aliens
book spate of show business autobiographe will follow If
half of these books filled with the humor and insight of
Steve Aliens, ERA good reading will David K.
Patton AMARILLO NEWS GLOBE
extremely we'll wrttenhee question about
who it. For be certain that here is auto
biography real expression of the authorand that
ghost either disguised acknowledged turks in the back
ground Thyra Samer Winsow GOTHAM GUIDE.
Because millions know and voice. Allen can't escape
strange and varied gallery of Americana listed under the
heading of celebrity But the conviction persists that in
that group has produced with without ghos book
as intelligent thoughtful and wewritten Steve Aliens
lack McPhaul . CHICAGO SUN TIMES
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1962-02-08

Over the years. have read very few
"reminiscences by performers that ac-
tually conveyed a sense OF character,
growth or beauty. The two volumes
of Agnes de Miles autobiography, of
course. Perhaps the "reminiscences of
Macready IAN actor who also was
scholar) or the letters of Carrick. In
general, though, actors see to it that
an old-time sCrim, or gauze curtain.
remains between them and the pub
lie.
A performer whose motive in writing
appears to be the blowing down of
the scrim is Steve Allen. l have just
read his autobiography, MARX 1t and
Strike 1t" and feel as if I'd been
his close friend since childhood. Such
is his ability to project his mind and
heart-and prejudices and foibles-to
the printed page Harriet Van
Horne NEW YORK WORLD
TELEGRAM
MARK 1T AND STRIKE 1T is
revealing. well told story Of one of
the most interesting personalities in
show business lack Lewis
YOUNGSTOWN INDICATOR
Allen has humor, compassion and
depth. He seems to be one of the
best Americans l have ever encoun-
tered in print :. Robert Pollak +.
HYDE PARK HERALD
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1962-02-08
'M0rk 1t And Strike 1t |
NOW IN ITS THIRD PRINTING

Allen. who. despite his modest and
mumbled protests, is an enormously
gifted man, has brought to this BIZ
ography the distinction and flair with
which he enriches everything he
touches.
III this can be called theatrical mem
DIR, then it is superior in many re-
spects Jeff Davis LOS AN
GELES MIRROR
s.t
.t,s.
A remarkable talent is Steve Allen.
He has more facets than a diamond
and more sides than an O'Neil play.
script. For proof, read his autobi
ography MARK 1T AND STRIKE.
IT and discover the man behind the
horned-rimmed jester facade ;. i.
Charles A. Wagner :. NEW YORK
MIRROR
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1962-02-08

We hope Allen has bodyguard or a
guardian angel >. he'll need one or
both. Despite the merriment in the
book there is lot of dangerous ma
terial, in which we ourselves believe,
but lack the courage to say Mary
Kennels Snyder THE GARY
POST TRIBUNE
Steve's story is interesting. entertain
ing. witty. as one might reasonably
expect. 1t is also moving, thoughtful.
and thought provoking L. E.
Ballard THE PETAL PAPER
In this stimulating and provocative
memoir, the talented, many-faceted
Steve Allen, with his usual wit and
candor, reveals the real man behind
the piano playing. song-writing funny
man his audiences know SO well q. y.
The reader is rewarded with quiet
humor, chuckles, and laughter from
the words of a man with humorous
insight who is capable of criticizing
himself Ralph O. Shankle
NEWPORT, VIRGINIA NEWS.
Allen writes well and he has a great
deal to say. That plus the modesty
that permeates his writing makes the
reading quite worthwhile and enjoy
able Walter Eliot ;. DULUTH
NEWS TRIBUNE
PUBLISHED
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1962-02-08

The writing is easy and interesting
E. MARK 1T AND STRIKE 1T is
not, Steve makes clear, one of the
Lillian Roth or Diana Barrymore
kind of autobiography. Allen is
crack comic; he's also an entertain
ing and thoughtful commentator =.
William Leonard CHICAGO
TRIBUNE
photographers seem to be getting
younger every year. But. as TV come
dian Steve Allen (39) shows in this
rewarding account of his hectic edu-
cation to life. they don't necessarily
have less to say just because they be-
GIN to say il sooner this long
memoir remains lively and interest
ing-largely because its author has SO
obviously taken John Donne to heart
and become involved in mankind =.
Earl w. Foel -. CHRISTIAN
SCH nee MONITOR
A facile writer and admittedly a one
take scrivener, prolific and versatile
at verse, fiction, song-smithing and
comedy, Allen culls from a varied
background for his attitudes on his
private and professional pursuits :.
Abel Green VARIETY
WINSTON |
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1962-02-08

Steve Aliens autobiography MARK
1T AND STRIKE 1T, recently pub
lished by Holt, Rnehart and Winston
in New York sells for $495 and its
worth every penny. He steps on your
toes here and there lin the book,
but somehow you don't mind, be-
cause you know he's hitting home
with the truth Bill Buchanan
BOSTON DAILY RECORD
This is not book of memoirs written
by a man reminiscing at leisure
throughout his retired years. 1t is the
vital story of man still in early
middle-life, written under the pres
sures OF an active career, story as
live and warm as an intimate friend
ship Hugh Robert Orr
PROGRESSIVE WORLD
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
cen visiting the past week.
Off for Culpeper

been visiting the past week.
Off for Culpeper
Miss Lynne Lester spent sew
eral days last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L. Tyree in Richmond.
She left Thursday for Culpeper
where she will be spending a few
days with relatives.
Mrs. Doris Banton and daugh-
ter, Linda, spent Monday in
Keysville visiting in the Alvin
Amos home. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Daisy Jones, of
Amelia, who visited the Sours
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Reamy, of
Phenix, were week end guests of
the F. Thornton jackson family.
Michael Jackson went home with
them and stayed through We'd
nesday Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
spent the Fourth in Phenix and
both visited their parents while
in that area.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Perkins and
two sons spent the day in Farm
vile on Friday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Charles Meyer, Jr.,
Of Amelia, Wins
Breeders Award

Charles F.. Mover, il. of
Amelia, has qualified for the
Progressive Breeders Award:
the highest recognition attain
able by a breeder of register
ed H0lstein cattle.
The Holstein-Friesian Aseoci-
alton Of America has accorded
this honor to only 505 Ilolstein
breeding establishments in the
entire nation. Mr.. Meyer is the
nineth Virginia recipient.
To qualify for the Progressive
Breeders Award. a Holstein
breeder must meet strict re-
Quirements in all phases of dairy
cattle breeding and manage
ment. Including production.
type improvement. herd health
and the development Of home
bred animals.
The Mover herd completed its
latest Dairy Herd Improvement
Registry testing year with
lactation average. calculated on
two nnilkings day. 305 day
mature equivalent basis. on 50
individual records of 1902 lbs.
Of milk and G29 lbs. Of butterfat.
The herd has also been Of
ficially classified for type with
a breed age average of l0l / per-
cent obtained by dividing the
Classification score Of each COW
by the average score Of all reg
istclod Hoistein COWS Of the
same aae.
A certificate Of this award
has been sent TO Mr.. Mover by
The HolStcin Fricsian Associa-
ton Of America. national organ
l2ation of the Holstein breed rep
resenting nearly 81 800 mem
bers.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Return From Vacation At Myrtle
Beach And Tour In North Carolina

of Five Forks, on Sunday given
in honor of Mrs. Ethel Binford
Bedford, of Lynchburg.
Mrs. r. f., Quarles and Miss
Nancy Quarles attended a buffet
supper at the home of Miss Mary
Dnpuy. Of Worsham, on Wednes-
day evening IGNORING Mrs. Dave
wilson, of Hampden-Sydney and
her house guest, a sister from
Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Big
gers. John Ship, Billy Nelson.
Mi. 0. H. Nelson, Mrs. Clar-
ence N wcom b and James
vacation this week. u
.I!3Ql 5uIAeq are ALol3gJooqS aIIIA
-tuII4 oql 10 s5aNoldlua 9uNgI
children are visiting her people
in Bristol.
A good many Of the Farmers
Union members and their fami-
lies planned to attend the annual
picnic at Goodwin Lake on Sat
urday. July Z.
The R. E. Dix family visited
the T. NJ. Dixes near Keysvillc
on Sunday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10

U. $. farm production per
acre rose IS percent during the
1905.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10

A bronze plaque sienifying the
award will be presented to him
at a meeting of Holstein
breeders from his area.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10

the school for ten years.
Mrs. DICKENS first came to the
library here in 1912 as Miss
Catherine Mavor. of Waverly,
and a William and Mary grad
uate. She had taught, and
worked in the library at Mid
lothian for two years prior to
coming to Amelia.
While here she married John
F.. Dickens, better known in
Amelia as jack. and they
made their home in the village
and she continued her work in
the library until 1916.
Mr. and Mrs. Dickens have
two children. Mac and Louise.
who both attended school here.
Mrs. Dickens will begin her
duties in the library on August,
Is.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Enters Nurses Training AT
Roanoke Memorial HOSPITAL

JEFFERSON, July 9 MN Miss
Diana Chrisley. who was gradu-
! ated from PoWhatan High School
this year, entered nurses train
ing on June q, at Roanoke Me
mortal Hospital. She visited re-
latives and friends for few days
in the southwestern part of the
state before entering the school
of nursing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Dunna-
want and two sons. of Farmville.
were Sunday afternoon visitors
of the Roy Perkins family and
ate supper with them.
The Raul Monte family spent
ten days last month vacationing
in Florida, staying three days at
Daytona Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Dawson,
Of Cumberland. were Sunday
guests on July |, with the Hugh
Cole family Ricky Cole went
with them to spend several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Noble and
son, C harle S. of Washington.
D. c.. spent last week end with
the Robert Cosby family. Mrs.
Alden Aaroe and daughter, Con
mic Lou, Of Richmond, were also
guests on Sunday at the Cosby
home,
Visitors From Richmond
Mrs. Annie Ives and Mrs. M.
N. Bradley, of Richmond, ac-
conlpanied Mrs. Raymond Por-
ter to Jefferson on Friday Of last
week where they spent the day
at the w. T. Williams home.
Mrs. Bradley stayed on for sew
eral days and has been visiting
her son, Marc, ard family, and
MIS-. =. b. DenOOn.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Piercy
and family, Of Norfolk. were
week end guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. r. Percy Their daughter,
Ann. has been spending the past
week here visiting Mrs. c. B.
Denoon and the Bradley girls.
Ann was not feeling very well
Wednesday. and Thursday was
taken to Johnston-Willis Hospital
for an appendectomy.
Carol Bradley spent a week in
Richmond visiting. Norma Avis
came home with her and has
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10

the county were Inez Wendell,
Mary Gazle Hatcher and Bobby
Mcconnell.
MIR. and Mrs. R. j. Lester
spent a pleasant week end at
Luray.
Recent visitors of the Misses
Wilson, We're Mrs. Williams and
family of Marion.
Miss Betty Lee Nichols is
again this summer working in
the office OF W. r. Bland.ord.
She returns to Radford in the
fall.
Miss Dorothy ellis is working
IN Richmond during the sum
mer months. She will return to
Radford this fall as a junior.
Visiting in Texas
Mrs. Helen ellis Bryan is visit
ing her husband, Nicky. who is
stationed in Texas with the Air
Force.
Gene Nunnally cambridge, who
underwent surgery last week.
Is improving and hopes to
return home this week. His par
ents have visited him frequently
Robert Blanton has returned
home after several weeks in the
hospital.
Visitors in the Lester home On
Monday were Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Leighty and daughter, Miss An
ma Mae Leighty.
Miss Debbie Walton recent
spent a week visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Houghton in Rich
mOnd.
On Fishing Trip
E. M. cambridge and George
PalmOre spent a few days last
week fishing on the Chickahom-
my River.
Miss Darlene Peasants is
visiting her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. B. Hurt.
Miss Janet Palnlore entertain
ed a few young friends at her
birthday party on July 3. Janet
small daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis Palmore, was three years
old on July q. Her guests en-
joyed ice cream and birthday
cake.
Expected home for a week
stay are Sgt. and Mrs. Joe Mich
OILS and family, of Wichita, Kans.
Sgt. Nichols is stationed at Nc
Cornell Air Force Base in
Wichita. His mother, Mrs. C. T.
Nichols, who has been staying
in North Carolina with her moth
er will be home next week.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Homecome Set For
.Jetersyille Church

AMELIA, July 9 Jetersville
Christian Church will have
Homecoming on Thursday, July
10, at the suggestion Of the pas
tor. Walter Anderson. Jr.
The ladies Of the church held
4 call meeting at the home Of
Mrs. N. J. Hall, CIV president,
discussed the matter and decid-
ed on the date.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Combined Meeting

There will be a combined
meeting Of the Commission on
Missions and the Commission on
Membership and Evangelism of
the Farmville Methodist Church.
They will meet together for the
current quarter. Wednesday
July II, at 8 pm. in the fellow
ship room, All members are
urged to attend.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
PoWhatan News

Gordon Rudd, who is a patient
at NOV Hospital, is reported to
be doing nicely. He is not yet
receiving visitors, however.
DR.. J. G. Loving fell recently,
breaking his leg. He is at home
at 3Ol Dundee avenue, Rich
mend. Mrs Loving has been con-
fined to her room for some time,
also. They formerly resided here.
Little Edward c. Bowlin is a
patient at NOV Hospital
Charles P. Celia. il, district
treasurer. and Edward A. Nose
ley. district governor. have been
kept busy attending Rurit a n
meetings and have been instru-
mental in helping organic sew
eral new clubs. They attended a
meeting in Farmville FIR d a Y
night.
Mrs. Jane Brunette and chill
dren have moved to Roanoke
where Mr., Burnette is now en-
ployed.
Mr.. and Mrs. DeWy p. Harold
have purchased the former w. j.
Harrell property near Ballsville.
He is. employed by Powhatan
Farm Supply
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Selectiye Service
Office Closed
| ntil July Is

AMELIA. July 9-The office
of the local board number 6. Sc
lectlve service system. will be
closed from July 4. through
July 49,
This office Will be open for
business on July IS. according to
Mary f. Alice, Clerk.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Bunny Hurt Tapped
Into All Stars
At Short Course

BALLSVILLE, July 5-Miss
Bunny Hurt attended the All
Short Course last week on the
VPI campus. Blacksburg.
Thursday afternoon. she was
tapped into the All Stars, honor
society of All. Bunny. who is
very active in All Club work.
serves as junior leader of Balls
,.lle All Club. She will attend
HI camp at jamestown in Aug
ust, in that capacity. Others
after ding the Short Course from
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
SOUNDS COOP

I felt his breath on my cheek
His very presence near me,
Like breeze on desert sand;
He deity sought my lips,
And my head did gently hold:
Then he broke the Silence with
Shall the filling be silver or
gold?"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10
Former Librarian Takes Over
Again At Amelia High School

AMELIA, July 8 The facul-
ty and student body of Amelia
High School is welcoming Mrs.
John F.. Dickens back to the
school as librarian, where she
Will replace Miss Pearl O'Neal
who has resigned after serving
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-10

Mt. PLEASANT, July 5 = The
R. E.DlX family returned Fri
day from a vacation at Myrtle
Beach. S. c.. and in the noun
tainS of North Carolina.
The Vacation Bible School pic
mic at Mt. Pleasant was held
Sunday morning following Sun
day School. The children put on
a program during the Sunday
School hour and exhibited their
work.
Recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Nicer were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Nicer. and daughters, of
Washington, D. c.. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hal Smelcer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilke. of Worsham.
Recent guests of the j. A.
Hines family were Mrs. Joe Jen-
nings and friends and Bryan
Hines and sons, of Halifax.
The Gordon Hurt family re-
Gently spent a week end at Viz
ginia Beach.
Miss Joyce Hale. of Arizona,
spent last week with her aunt,
Mrs. J. T. Sutherlin, of Sutherlin,
and Mrs. seph Peters, Of
CreWe.
Mrs. T. C. Jones accompanied
the Thomas w. Jonese to Rich
mond Thurday where they visit
ed the W. E. Chappells and Mrs.
E. E. Gee. and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Redd an
nounce the birth of a son at
Southside Hospital on June y.
Tommy Henderson and Werner
Redd. sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Redd. had their tonsils removed
at Southside Hospital, recently.
Otis Nelson, Jr.. of Richmond.
spent the week end with his par
ents here.
Mr. and Mrs. c. R. Morton.
r. F. Quarles and Miss Nancy
Quarles attended the homecom-
ing at Briery Presbyterian
Church on June "a.
Miss Nancy Quarles attended a
Presbyterian counselors' meeting
at Hat Greek, IN Charlotte coun-
ty. She is a counselor at the
camp there from July 5-14.
Recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. R Morton were Mr.. and Mrs.
c. D. Field, of Boca Ration. Fla.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Hen
derson. of KeysVille.
The c. R. Mortons visited the
Dave McGehees in Charlotte, on
Sunday.
Dr.. and Mrs. John Quarles and
family, of Poquoson, were week
end guests of his parents, MI.
and Mrs. R. E. Quarles.
Mrs. Shirley Schlenski Harvey
and two daughters. of Florida.
are visiting Mrs. Kathryn Scott.
DR.. Marcellus Waddill, oldest
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Waddill, recently received his
PhD in science from Pittsburgh
University. He and his family
are in Pittsburgh this summer
where he is teaching in the Uni
lsoloI 9HgM o. o5 IIIM G9ql
HrJ s!ql lnq 9I9Ql Il1sI9A
College. Chapel Hill. N. c..
where he has accepted teach
ing position.
Mr.. and Mrs R. E .Quarles
and Miss Nancy Quarles attend
ed a birthday dinner in the home
Of MIR. and Mrs. Robert Harris,
A bronze plaque signifying the
Evening star., 1962-05-06

@ SPEEDWAY INTERNATIONAL.
Sports. "The Fabulous 500"
a THE FLINTST0NES.
Animated cartoons. Part-time sleuths
Fred and Barney, taken in by charming
Dagmar, agree to help in bank rob-
berry. (Repeat0
q ROUTE IS.
Adventure. Hour. "Between Hello And
Goodbye" Susan oliver stars.
900 q CAPITAL MOVIE.
Hours Mother Wore Tights" l947.
Betty Cradle, Dan DALEY.
q IT SUNSET STRIP.
Mystery. Hour. "The eemmologist
caper" An international jewel thief
makes off with diamond fortune under
the eyes of Stu tEfrem Zimbaist, jr)
Marcel HilIare Is featured
$50 q DINAH SHORE SHOW
Variety. Hour. Color. Guests Dome
nico Modugno. the Trovajolis, Joey Alfid
and Rossano BTazzi tRepeat of Feb.
IA, ls6o)
q FATHER OF THE BRIDE.
Comedy. Starring Leon Ames.
1000 @ TARGET: THE c0RRUPT0RS.
Drama. / Hour Yankee Dollar"
Marino tStephen McNaIIy) investigates
the misuse Of U. S. foreign aid funds
in Latin American country. Robert
Harland and Alfred Ryder are featured
q TWILIGHT ZONE.
Drama. "A Young Mans Fancy"
bride Phyllis Thaxter) Of few min
utes exults too soon in her victory over
her husbands possessive mother. who
managed to prevent their marriage un-
til her recent death. Alex Nicol is
featured.
1890 O cHET HUNTLEY REPORTING.
Public Affairs.
q EYEWITNESS.
pIlhli Ralfs
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-08-23
Silver Spring Lad
Wins Top Honors
For Auto Design

Donald B. Rose, POS E. Wayne
ave-, Silver Spring, took top
fonors and a cash award of
$50 In the 1862 junior division
of the Fisher Body Craftsman's
Guild model car design competi-
ton.
The young designer, a fourth
time participant in the Guild
competition, entered red hard
top sports car that required 200
hours to build. Don will attend
Montgomery Blair High School
this fall and, upon graduation,
plans to become an automobile
styhst.
Friedner D. Whitman, 113
Lucas lane won cash award of
$50 as a third-place state win
ner. An honorable m en- tito n
award of SIS was presented to
Arthur ]. Boehm, Jr. of Silver
Spring.
Awards won by the local boys
are part of $4,000 in univer-
sity scholarships and ca s h
awards distributed by the Fish
er Body Craftsman's Guild
every year. Since 1880, the Guild
has awarded almost S1.9 million
to thousands of junior designers
across the country.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-08-23
Willard Morris
To Be P0neIiSt
On MBS Program

Willard A. Morris, vice chair
man of the Washington Subur-
ban Sanitary Commission, was
ban Sanitary Commission was a
featured panelist on the Mutual
Broadcasting Systems Whats
The Issue" program, sponsored
by the U. S. Chamber of Com
merce, Aug. 10.
Morris, a Montgomery Coun.
ty businessman and civic leader,
who lives at 909 Heron dr., Sill
yer Spring, spoke over MISS
nationwide network of more
than 200 radio stations.
The panel discussed Political
Participation" with Mr.. Morris
presented his views on the i'm
portance of small business own
ers taking an active part in local
political and civic matters.
About three years ago, he spoke
to the National Convention of
the Retailers Association in
Washington, D. c., on the same
subject; and his speech was re-
printed and widely circulated to
small businessmen throughout
the United States.
Other members of the panel
will be U. S. Congressman Dur
ward Hall of Mo. and Donald
Goodall, a U. S. Congress staff
member.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-08-23

DR.. Ernest E. Blanche, presi-
dent of the company, said the
system is ideally suited for
large volume data handling,
computing and printing. 1t will
enable his firm to increase its
capacity of operation by four
times. This installation aug
ments the present 40 IBM punch
card machines already in use.
"Our 1401 computer installa-
ton has six-way capability," DR..
Blanche said. at is as if we
added six separate new data
processing systems to our
equipment" He explained the
multiple capability feature by
noting that the system allows
the following input-to-output
choices: Punch card to punch
card, Punch card to magnetic
tape, Punch card to printer,
Magnetic tape to tape, Magne-
tic tape to punch card, Magnetic
tape to printer.
The punch card input to the
1401 is $50 per minute. All
mathematical and statistical
computation will be performed
on it, DR.. Blanche said.
He noted that the 1401 win
also speed the printing opera
ton, since it operates at 600
lines per minute, four times as
rapid as the fastest printer
heretofore in use at the Blanche
firm.
Fully transistOrized, the
14O1 system performs num-
Der of functions (card read
ing and punching, separation
of output cards, calculating,
printing! formerly requiring
separate machines.
Ernest E. Blanche & Associ-
ates, Inc, provides specialized
services in mathematical and
statistical research in combina-
ton with data processing on
punch card equipment and high
speed electronic computers. The
Blanche organization now en-
ploys over 100 scientific, tech
nical, data processing, admins
trative and clerical personnel.