Epidemic Spotlight on Syphilis and Gonorrhea in Texas
State Health officials report that syphilis and gonorrhea remain the nation's top reportable diseases with Texas showing high recurrence. In 1970 Texas logged 6 527 syphilis cases, 43 601 gonorrhea cases, reflecting intensive case finding and persistent social taboos that hinder reporting and treatment. Untreated infections risk heart, nervous system, or reproductive damage and possible death, while early antibiotic treatment can cure or control both diseases.
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United
Texas
State Health Department
Strongman Missing After Auto Eater Bet
A famed strongman who pledged to eat an automobile from bumper to bumper in four years is missing. Leon Samson left no trace of his plan after betting Darwin businessman John Katapodis $23 000 in November 1967. Katapodis says he has not seen Samson since the bet neared its four year deadline. Samson was known for the country show circuit performing acts that included chewing razor blades and electric bulbs.
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Darwin
Leon Samson
John Katapodis
Samson
Ladybugs Hibernate Through Winter, Survive Seasons
A note on ladybugs showing they do not die at season end but enter hibernation for winter, unlike many other insects. This behavior preserves populations until warmer weather returns.
White Oak Band Wins First Division Rating at Carthage Meet
The White Oak band of 128 members earned its 11th straight First Division rating in the University Interscholastic League Marching contest in Carthage on November 17. The group, directed by Ronald R. Ferguson with Gene Parker as assistant, is set for Sightreading and Concert in April 1972 and will represent Texas as ambassadors at the 1972 Memphis Cotton Carnival May 11 12 13.
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White Oak School
Ronald R. Ferguson
Gene Parker
Roughneck Band
Carthage
White Oak
Preston Smith
Texas
Memphis
Tennessee
Colie Stoltz
Vickie Modisette
White Oak Roughneck Band
Ronald Ferguson
Noah Webster as Lexicographer and Journalist
Noah Webster, renowned American lexicographer, is noted for his extensive work in language scholarship. He also contributed as a journalist and author of school books, shaping early American education and publishing.
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Noah Webster
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