Faulty history texts mislead on democracy study says
Washington report says high school US history books omit religion economics military tactics and key figures like Washington and Lincoln. The study by Paul Gagnon urges students to debate public choices with knowledge of historical impact, criticizing texts as passionless and overloaded with facts.
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Ozone depletion may threaten Antarctic food chain
Oceanographer Dr. Sayed Z. El-Sayed of Texas A&M says ozone loss over Antarctica could disrupt phytoplankton production and harm krill, the base of the Antarctic food chain. His four week 1987 Palmer Station study showed ultraviolet light inhibits photosynthesis in phytoplankton, potentially collapsing the ecosystem if krill or food supply falter.
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Miss Ohio and Miss Missouri win events in Miss America prelims
In Atlantic City, Kristin Huffman Miss Ohio won the talent competition and Debbye Turner Miss Missouri captured the swimsuit title. Huffman performed Csardas in a tomato red gown with a gold sequined mask. Turner wore a Canary yellow suit and noted her athletic routine amid 8000 spectators. Turner aims to be a veterinarian and is one of three Black contestants.
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Gabor fights to be called Ms in prep for trial
In Beverly Hills prospective jurors in Zsa Zsa Gabor s cop slapping case are asked about profanity and police powers as she insists on being called Ms Gabor rather than Mrs The 66 year old Hungarian born actress protests after Officer Paul Kramer stops her for expired registration and she alleges she was manhandled and called a whore Opening statements were to begin today
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