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Chapter 13

13.11.

Use, generally, such abbreviations and contractions as 98th Cong., 1st sess., H. Res. 5, H.J. Res. 21, S. Doc. 62, S. Rept. 410, Rev. Stat., etc.

13.12.

In columns containing names of persons, copy is followed as to abbreviations of given names.

13.13.

Periods are not used after abbreviations followed by leaders.

Bearoff
13.14.

An en space is used for all bearoffs.

13.15.

In a crowded table, when down rules are necessary, the bearoff may be reduced in figure columns.

13.16.

Fractions are set flush right to the bearoff of the allotted column width, and not aligned.

13.17.

Mathematical signs, parentheses, fractions, and brackets are set with a normal bearoff.

Boxheads
13.18.

Periods are omitted after all boxheads, but a dash is used after any boxhead which reads into the matter following.

13.19.

Boxheads run crosswise.

13.20.

Boxheads are set solid, even in leaded tables.

13.21.

Boxheads are centered horizontally and vertically.

Down-rule style (see Rule 13.3)
Sex and age Employed boys and girls whose work records were obtained
Total Time of year at beginning work [depth of this box does
not influence the depth of box on left]
June to August September to May Not
reported
Number Distribution
(percent)
Number Distribution
(percent)
Number Distribution
(percent)
Boys (12 to 14) 3,869 45.5 1,415 9.6 2,405 15.8 49