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Stretch-Out. Dr. Skinner also exploited pigeons. By subtle and gradual application of the "stretch-out," he forced one pigeon to peck 35,000 times in a five-hour period for only one-third of an ounce of food. "This," explains Professor Skinner, "is similar to offering an incentive to a wage earner. A high output can be obtained with very little pay if the schedule of payoff is right...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Pigeons & People | 6/19/1950 | See Source »

Exeter teams stress accurate passing and control of the ball on the ground. They are well-drilled on extra-man plays and are accordingly dangerous. A rock-ribbed defense led by veteran Lou Browning gives Captain Dave Peck, all-New England goalie, solid protection...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Exeter's Powerful Lacrosse Team Clashes With Yardlings Here Today | 5/17/1950 | See Source »

Scratch and Peck...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Geology | 4/28/1950 | See Source »

Twelve O'Clock High. A fresh, convincing drama about a human crisis in a U.S. wartime bomber group; with Gregory Peck (TIME...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Current & Choice, Mar. 20, 1950 | 3/20/1950 | See Source »

Twelve O'Clock High. A fresh, convincing drama about a human crisis in a U.S. wartime bomber group; with Gregory Peck (TIME...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Current & Choice, Mar. 13, 1950 | 3/13/1950 | See Source »

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