Graveyard tale fuels Wrights doubtful hair growth claim
In a reader exchange, Dr. Ronald K. Wright answers a Marysville tale about a buried alive woman whose hair and nails supposedly grew. He cites historical fear, notes limited air in coffins, and concludes hair and nail growth likely exaggerates the account.
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Ronald K. Wright
Florida
Mary Shuler
Marysville
Ohio
Franklin County
Columbus
Dr. Wright
Ronald K.wright
Metropolitan
Dade County
Motivated Black College Applicants Underperform On Tests
A United Negro College Fund study shows black private college applicants often have low college board test scores yet high motivation. Many come from severely restricted economic backgrounds with low family incomes and limited parental contributions. Academic records average around a B and fewer are in the top high school deciles compared with national seniors.
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United Negro College Fund
Belgian Rock Singer Roberto Captivates Chez Florio Crowd
In Brussels the Belgian cafe scene buzzes as Roberto, a 28 year old Italian-born Belgian rocker with the group the Rockers, performs classic '50s rock and roll while unable to speak English. He charms the crowd with stage moves and spontaneous guitar solos, delivering love songs to his wife Mikki between crowd-rousing numbers.
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Roscoe) Arbuckle
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