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May 30, 1956
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In Washington, President Eisenhower is presented with a 'decision meter' gadget invented by 16-year-old Gerald Miller from Kalispell, Mont., joking it will free up time for golf. Accompanied by classmate and teacher.
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"Presidential Decision Meter" Is Given Ike
WASHINGTON - (INS) - President Eisenhower was presented Tuesday with a "presidential decision meter" invented by a 16-year-old high school student, Gerald Miller of Kalispell, Mont.
The "decision meter" came complete with directions for reaching a decision on any ponderous state problem.
All the President has to do is flip two switches on the gadget, apply plus or minus values for the pros and cons of the problem involved and then read the answer on the meter dial.
Thanking the youth for the gift, the Chief Executive declared with a grin: "Now I'll get more time for golf."
Gerald and a classmate, Everett O'Hare, 17, were accompanied by one of their instructors, Richard M. Nelson, who was selected as the "teacher of the year" by McCall's magazine.
Nelson, a 30-year-old native of Denver, teaches science and mathematics at the Flathead County High School in Kalispell.
WASHINGTON - (INS) - President Eisenhower was presented Tuesday with a "presidential decision meter" invented by a 16-year-old high school student, Gerald Miller of Kalispell, Mont.
The "decision meter" came complete with directions for reaching a decision on any ponderous state problem.
All the President has to do is flip two switches on the gadget, apply plus or minus values for the pros and cons of the problem involved and then read the answer on the meter dial.
Thanking the youth for the gift, the Chief Executive declared with a grin: "Now I'll get more time for golf."
Gerald and a classmate, Everett O'Hare, 17, were accompanied by one of their instructors, Richard M. Nelson, who was selected as the "teacher of the year" by McCall's magazine.
Nelson, a 30-year-old native of Denver, teaches science and mathematics at the Flathead County High School in Kalispell.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Prodigy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Decision Meter
Young Inventor
Eisenhower Gift
Kalispell Student
What entities or persons were involved?
Gerald Miller
President Eisenhower
Everett O'hare
Richard M. Nelson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Gerald Miller
President Eisenhower
Everett O'hare
Richard M. Nelson
Location
Washington
Event Date
Tuesday
Story Details
President Eisenhower receives a 'presidential decision meter' invented by 16-year-old Gerald Miller of Kalispell, Mont., with instructions for decision-making. He jokes it will give him more time for golf. Miller is accompanied by classmate Everett O'Hare and teacher Richard M. Nelson.