Tornadoes In The Laboratory Study At Catholic University
Central Florida tornado activity boosts interest in research at the Catholic University of America where Dr. Chien Chang creates miniature tornadoes in his lab. The goal is controlled study to uncover how twisters form and how to minimize damage despite natural tornados being larger and faster.
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Catholic University of America
Washington
Chien Chang
United States
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Dr. Chang
Aswan Dam Brings Fertile Nile Waters and Cautions
The Aswan dam opens desert for irrigation and boosts farming but harms eastern Mediterranean fisheries by altering nutrient flows. Biologists warn fish may grow hungrier and stunted, risking Israel's trawlers and canneries amid economic costs beyond construction.
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Aswan
Egypt
Israel
International Cardiology Foundation honors Dr. Michael E. DeBakey
The awards highlight two progress paths in medicine: individual innovation led by surgeons like DeBakey and the expanding global knowledge base from diverse research worldwide. The International Society of Cardiology, with representatives from over 40 countries, funds activities to reduce cardiovascular hazards, underscoring collaborative efforts amid human tensions.
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Michael E. DeBakey
DeBakey
International Society of Cardiology
Dope Crackdown Push Led by Senator Dodd in Congress
Senator Tom Dodd will press stiff new laws to curb illicit narcotics from Mexico. He cites 15,000 pounds seized last year and argues a small fraction is captured. He proposes harsher penalties, a joint U S Mexican commission, and a crackdown on hallucinogens to drain drug reservoirs along the border. Also notes GOP bids by Tommy Mont and Bob Mathias for Congress and other athletic figures seeking office.
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Coca Nostra
Dodd
U. S
Republic of Mexico
United States
California
Thomas Lynch
Tommy Mont
Indiana
Bob Mathias
Harlan Hagan
Mont
University of Maryland
Washington Redskins
DePauw University
Mathias
Jerry Ford
University of Michigan
Clyde Lovelette
Tom Gola
Pennsylvania
Lovelette
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Gala
Philadelphia
London Times Front Page News Breaks After 156 Years
The London Times will print news on its front page for the first time in 156 years, described as a historic change. In New Bedford Massachusetts a weight watchers club may move meetings as their current floor is deemed unsafe for use.
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London Times
New Bedford, Mass
Zadok Dumkopf
Americans Puzzled by UN Stalling on Viet Nam
David Lawrence argues the United Nations ignores the Vietnam war while authorizing actions like embargoes against Rhodesia. He questions UN peacekeeping efficacy, contrasts 1950 Korea action, and asks what good funding the UN does amid inaction in Vietnam.
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Washington
U.N
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Security Council
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United States
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Korea
General Assembly
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Paul Harvey on narcotics on campuses and need for discipline
Paul Harvey argues narcotics are a growing problem on major university campuses. He cites FBI commissioner Henry Giordano on violence linked to drug use and urges strong guidance and enforcement, criticizes “freedom of expression” as eroding discipline, and stresses restoring moral teaching to curb youth drug use and crime.
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Henry Giordano
Giordano
Pittsburgh
Children’s Hospital
Darry Harrington
School to School idea shows American aid at its best
A World War II era style commentary praises the Peace Corps School to School program begun in 1963. It recounts Gene Bradley of Niskayuna starting the effort, Rosendale PTA funding a Colombian school, and ongoing private fundraisers expanding classrooms and libraries. It emphasizes self-help, local land title verification, and required local commitment before aid.
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Peru
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Schenectady
Bradley
Washington
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PTA
Laura Enders
Sarge Shiver
Latin America
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la Escuela Rosendale
Washington, D. C
Tax Jokes and History in One Laugh
Hal Boyle collects a batch of tax quips as New York readers laugh at the Internal Revenue Service. The item also notes historical facts: the first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619, and Ghana’s name origin traces to Niger River states around 800 A.D.
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Internal Revenue Service
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