The position of industry vs. that of Government-labor-ACS on the proposed work-place standard for vinyl chloride is specified. (DT)

Data on the amount of government funding for research and development operations from 1966 through 1974 are provided. (DT)

Chemical engineers have begun savoring the first fruits of a massive effort to gather, determine, and evaluate data of physical properties and predictive methods for large numbers of compounds and mixtures processed in the chemical industry. The use of this centralized data source is highlighted. (Author/JN)

Presents examples of misuse of scientific data in the areas of eutrophication, food advertising, and public health. Outlines various ways in which individual scientists can act to ensure the proper use of scientific data. (GS)

Figures from the Federal Council for Science and Technology show the number of inventions in 1972 was at the lowest level since 1963. Data on patent applications and patents for 1972 are provided; graphs showing invention disclosures and patent applications for the years 1963 through 1972 are included. (DT)