Soldier Risks Life to Save Men in Vietnam Heroic Grenade Rescue
Capt. Charles J. Banks of Can Tho, Vietnam, covered a live hand grenade with his body to shield five soldiers, then hurled the blast away. He earned a Bronze Star and is recommended for the Medal of Honor. Banks, 36, commands the 2nd Platoon of the 13th Aviation Battalion at Can Tho and flies a spotter plane directing artillery and strikes. He describes the December 21 incident and his dream reflections, while his wife awaits a baby in Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Television alters English with slang and new star meanings
The AP report notes television's impact on language with terms like telecast teleplay and telegenic entering dictionaries. It describes new TV jargon, evolving word meanings from star to classic and hit, and how sponsors influence definitions through ratings and reruns.
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North Texas State to run summer institutes with NSF grant
North Texas State University in Denton will conduct summer institutes next year in general science and economics supported by a 73500 dollar grant from the National Science Foundation. Twenty eight junior high school teachers will attend the economics course and teachers will take part in the science program.
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Sighting of beluga whales reported by Arctic research team
An Arctic research team near Edmonton reported sighting five beluga whales under ice. They noted two yearlings were missing and attempted to locate the herd using under ice sounds and a microphone. The team and context suggest exploration of marine life in polar waters.
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