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...hard to understand. There are basically two kinds: memory chips, which hold information, and logic chips (sometimes called microprocessors or "computers-on-a-chip"), which use the data to control what a machine does. In a personal computer, for example, memory chips store programs for everything from Pac-Man to tax forms, while logic devices put the programs through their paces. U.S. companies dominate the market for logic semiconductors. Japan, however, still holds a commanding lead in memory chips...
Consequently, the National Republican Party and a variety of conservative political action committees (PACs) are expected to contribute heavily to the campaign of Jones' articulate and combative opponent, Frank Keating. Jones, who by virtue of his position can command a wealth of PAC contributions (from January to June, he received $216,599), plans to spend $1 million defending his seat...
Thank you for the informative article on political action committees [NATION, Aug. 20]. Early in my political career, I accepted some contributions from PACs, but I have been returning all such donations since June 1982.1 became concerned about the perception that votes can be influenced by PAC funds and felt strongly that everyone should be heard, whether or not he or she gives a penny to a political candidate. I am more comfortable and have a sense of freedom without the PAC money...
Amid all the clamor, independent Challenger James Taylor's painfully earnest pleas for nuclear "sanity" are muffled. Taylor, 34, a former newspaper reporter who refuses all PAC campaign contributions, is so strapped for cash that his first campaign signs were hand-lettered. Though he may get some votes from Democrats repelled by Robinson's rowdiness, the race remains either Petty's or Robinson's to win. Impartial observers cautiously favor the sheriff, but Petty says bravely, "I'm running as if it were neck and neck...
...Chambers Penn 14 (7) Jr. 5'10" 175 Newtown Square, Pa. DB Mike Dixon Harvard 14 (7) Sr. 6'1" 190 Long Beach Cal. DB Rick Dalley Cornell 12 (5) Sr. 5'10" 196 Hornell, N.Y. P #Jim Villanoeva Harvard 11 (4) Sr. 6'2" 195 Pac. Palisades...