Some Plants Can Sense Human Communication
Westland Michigan AP reports detective Adam Kurylin of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department uses a polygraph to show plants react to human interaction. A philodendron reacted wildly when a nearby person thought about harming it, while an experiment with his wife’s plant showed movement when she entered. A Wayne State biologist offered theories on light and attention affecting plant responses.
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Weekend Rain Showers Move Into Carolinas and Surrounding Areas
A stalled frontal system over the Carolinas raises rain chances from 40 percent this morning to 80 percent tonight, easing to 60 percent Sunday. North Carolina and South Carolina forecasts show showers and thundershowers with 70s and 80s for highs, 40s to 60s in some inland areas, and cooler conditions into midweek as a new low-pressure system approaches from the west.
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Britain May Replace Standing Armies With Militias In NATO Shift
A Labour government review may rethink NATO defense, proposing replacement of Europe’s large standing armies with national or territorial militias backed by mobile U S and U K strike forces. Reductions discussed in Vienna could lower European forces as Britain seeks to ease defense burdens while maintaining NATO central and northern command contributions.
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Gluteus Maximus Noted as Body’s Bulkiest Muscle
The gluteus maximus or buttock muscle, extending the thigh, is described as the bulkiest muscle in the body.
Dock Strike Shuts Down NCC Ports
Morehead City and Wilmington ports shut as state ILA workers strike for higher pay. Strikers demand 12 percent raise while the State Ports Authority offers 7 percent. Negotiations began under a federal court order but stalled last week. no resumption date set.
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Morehead City
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North Carolina
Wilmngton
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Public poll shows Mitterrand ahead in tight race
An official onion poll reported by the conservative Aurore places Francois Mitterrand ahead of Jeany Giscard d Estaing by 54 to 49 percent. The survey mirrors a separate essay suggesting Giscard dEstaing would win by 51 to 49 percent.
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Persimmons Do Not Doom Persimmon Lovers
A medical column notes persimmons can cause bezoars from indigestible fibers but this is rare. Most people eat persimmons or pudding without trouble. fibers often pass through the digestive tract. If a bezoar forms, enzymes or surgical removal may be used. blending and cooking can reduce fiber impact.
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Dr. Thosteson
J.R.T
Dairy co-ops sought quick $300,000 for Nixon campaign
Senate testimony links dairy leaders to pressure for higher milk price supports in 1971. D. Paul Alagia says a pre dawn airport meeting in Louisville discussed a $2 million pledge in exchange for Nixon reelection. Administration raised prices next day, claiming no influence, while leaders pledged funds.
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Nixon
Senate
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Dairymen, Inc
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Senate Watergate Committee
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White House
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Mid-America Dairymen, Inc
Evening TV lineup with classic shows and movies
A dense TV schedule lists Hee Haw, All in the Family, The Partridge Family, Emergency, MASH, Mary Tyler Moore, Giant movie, Carol Burnett, Owen Marshall, Charade, Fear Chamber, and Funeral in Berlin. It notes guest stars Roddy McDowall and the Jackson Five, plus plot hints for several programs and a Monday encore.
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Partridge Family
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Mary
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