Serving a Growing Economy and a Growing PeopleU.S. Department of Commerce, 1970 - 36 pages |
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... measuring the significant social and economic developments in each geographic area . The Bureau's sta- tistics are used to guide government programs costing billions of dollars annually , and they play a part in most business decisions ...
... measuring the significant social and economic developments in each geographic area . The Bureau's sta- tistics are used to guide government programs costing billions of dollars annually , and they play a part in most business decisions ...
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... measurement and standards work. Science and Technology National Bureau of Standards Patent Office National Technical information Service Office of Telecommunications " Based upon foundations of devotion and labor the United States is ...
... measurement and standards work. Science and Technology National Bureau of Standards Patent Office National Technical information Service Office of Telecommunications " Based upon foundations of devotion and labor the United States is ...
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... measurement we derive the process of mass production , with its depend- ence on precisely measured inter- changeable parts ; from investigations of the properties of materials come the new products and manufacturing processes which ...
... measurement we derive the process of mass production , with its depend- ence on precisely measured inter- changeable parts ; from investigations of the properties of materials come the new products and manufacturing processes which ...
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... measurement and sophisticated ex- perimentation are required , and NBS skills are being marshalled to aid in the nationwide cooperative effort on this front . To provide more adequate low - cost housing for millions of Americans , there ...
... measurement and sophisticated ex- perimentation are required , and NBS skills are being marshalled to aid in the nationwide cooperative effort on this front . To provide more adequate low - cost housing for millions of Americans , there ...
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... measurement , evaluation , and the reli- ability of sensing systems for ocean use . The Center performs laboratory and field testing and calibration , sponsors standards development , and enhances the quality of ocean systems by the ...
... measurement , evaluation , and the reli- ability of sensing systems for ocean use . The Center performs laboratory and field testing and calibration , sponsors standards development , and enhances the quality of ocean systems by the ...
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Page 22 - States of a complete and consistent system of physical measurement; coordinates that system with measurement systems of other nations; and furnishes essential services leading to accurate and uniform physical measurements throughout the Nation's scientific community, industry, and commerce.
Page 5 - to foster, promote and develop the foreign and domestic commerce
Page 4 - Commerce (DOC) is composed of the Office of the Secretary and the operating units. Office of the Secretary Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the administration of all functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the industrial and commercial segments of the national economy.
Page 32 - Appalachian region, which includes parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and all of West Virginia.
Page 24 - The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.
Page 24 - US and foreign patents for public use, and supplies copies of patents and official records to the public. Similar functions are performed relating to trademarks.
Page 5 - United States Travel Service • Maritime Administration Assuring effective use and growth of the nation's scientific and technical resources. • Environmental Science Services Administration • Patent Office • National Bureau of Standards...
Page 13 - The balance of payments accounts provide a complete and systematic view of all economic transactions between the United States and foreign countries. Major types of transactions covered include exports, imports, travel, transportation, foreign aid, private capital flows, and changes in gold and other monetary reserves.
Page 34 - The Maritime Administration operates the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, NY, where young men are trained to become merchant marine officers.
Page 29 - ... temperatures is used to analyze local fuel requirements and indirectly to establish equitable rates. These data are also utilized to analyze condi'tions which produce critical shortages and to project total requirements when combined wi'th appropriate population and industrial projections.