Purdue Student Earns PhD in Organic Chemistry
William Arthur Pritchett Jr. received his PhD in organic chemistry from Purdue University studying reaction mechanisms with radioactive carbon tracers under Nathan Kornblum. Funded by the National Science Foundation and Air Force grants, he will join DuPont explosives division in Wilmington Delaware as a research chemist after serving as a U.S. Army lieutenant in Korea and earning a BS from Western Michigan University in 1959.
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Bats Show Surprising Skills In Feeding And Vision
Some species of bats can fish or sip nectar and most show surprisingly good eyesight. The snippet highlights varied feeding methods and sharp visual abilities across bat species.
Goldwater Slip Noted In Ohio Poll Shows Nixon Rising
In Ohio, Len Barry Goldwater slips to 18 percent among 56 GOP county chairmen in the AP poll. Richard Nixon climbs toward 50 percent as chairmen name their personal choice and expected nominee, with split votes reflecting mixed views.
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Probing 1960 Campaign Shifts Highlight Key States
A new probe into political leanings notes Pennsylvania gaining ground as a possible compromise nominee. Henry Cabot Lodge wins New Hampshire write‑in but causes little ripple in Ohio where his poll standing matches December. Governors Rhodes Rockefeller Romney and Senator Morton gain occasional mention.
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Kentucky
Teak Tree Requires Century Growth Before Harvest
A teak tree must grow for over a hundred years before it can be harvested, reflecting the lengthy timeline and patience needed for producing quality timber. The fact highlights sustainable forestry practices and long term planning in timber industries.
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