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September 21, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Leo Cherne forecasts startling improvements in U.S. life by 1965, such as shorter workweeks, solar energy, higher incomes, and no world wars, but warns of more psychosomatic illnesses from societal complexity. (Article in Coronet Magazine, October issue.)
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Startling Changes Seen For U. S.
NEW YORK—By 1965, startling changes will have taken place in American life, says Leo Cherne, Director of the Research Institute of America. Writing in the October issue of Coronet Magazine, out September 22, Cherne provides a many-sided preview of our life ten years from now. According to Cherne's analysis, here's what we can expect:
The work-week will be only four days long, and all holidays except Christmas and New Year's will fall on Mondays.
Sun-power will heat and cool your house, and microwave devices will cook your food.
The average income will be up 20 per cent.
One of your two cars will be powered by a gas-turbine, cutting fuel costs 66 per cent.
The development of sun-power will rival atomic energy in importance.
World wars will be eliminated.
But all will not be wonderful, claims Cherne in Coronet, for he feels though our standard of living will be higher, we will have more psychosomatic ailments because of the increased complexity that our society will reach.
NEW YORK—By 1965, startling changes will have taken place in American life, says Leo Cherne, Director of the Research Institute of America. Writing in the October issue of Coronet Magazine, out September 22, Cherne provides a many-sided preview of our life ten years from now. According to Cherne's analysis, here's what we can expect:
The work-week will be only four days long, and all holidays except Christmas and New Year's will fall on Mondays.
Sun-power will heat and cool your house, and microwave devices will cook your food.
The average income will be up 20 per cent.
One of your two cars will be powered by a gas-turbine, cutting fuel costs 66 per cent.
The development of sun-power will rival atomic energy in importance.
World wars will be eliminated.
But all will not be wonderful, claims Cherne in Coronet, for he feels though our standard of living will be higher, we will have more psychosomatic ailments because of the increased complexity that our society will reach.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Future Predictions
American Life
Technological Changes
Workweek
Solar Power
Psychosomatic Ailments
What entities or persons were involved?
Leo Cherne
Where did it happen?
United States
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Key Persons
Leo Cherne
Location
United States
Event Date
By 1965
Story Details
Leo Cherne predicts changes in American life by 1965, including a four-day workweek, solar-powered homes, higher incomes, gas-turbine cars, elimination of world wars, but increased psychosomatic ailments due to societal complexity.