Prairie transplanted to Baylor's Natural Science Center
Baylor University moved a three acre patch of blackland prairie to its Natural Science Center to prevent its destruction by building plans. The study mapped 18 native grasses and many animals, with some species to be reintroduced. It will take about ten years to reestablish the prairie ecosystem.
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Baylor University
Waco
Tex
Natural Science Center
Baylor
Prairie Zoo
Fred R. Gehlbach
Cabaret decline and smart textiles forecast two futures
A historical survey links cabaret theater to political shifts between the wars and postwar rebirth, then notes a winter–summer wardrobe split fading. It describes a textile breakthrough with hollow filaments for temperature responsive fabrics, enabling cooling fabrics and temperature adaptive blankets and clothing.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Diabetic Seeks Guidance on Lowering Blood Sugar
Reader asks how to reduce blood glucose while on 60 units of insulin daily. Dr. Lamb explains insulin must match diet, explains energy and acidosis risks, and stresses sticking to doctor’s dietary and insulin plan for better control.
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Dr. Lamb
Reader
Dear Ann Landers Letters Cover Weight and sexuality
A physical therapist asks readers about extreme obesity and medical risks, while another reader seeks guidance on homosexual attraction experienced in a prison setting. Ann Landers notes sexuality varies and offers perspective, suggesting resources for parental guidance.
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Ann Landers
M.N
A.P.T
Florida
Secretariat Groom: A Young Man Behind a Triple Crown Hero
Eddie Sweat, 35, groom to Secretariat, details daily care behind Pimlico’s paddock. He describes the Derby and Preakness favorite as playful yet demanding, and recalls trainer Lucien Laurin calling Sweat “the man behind the gun.” Sweat earns about $9,000 yearly plus 1 percent of Secretariat’s winnings.
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Bar E
Pimlico Race Course
Sddie Sweat
Secretariat
Citation
Sweat
Riva Ridge
Lucien Laurin
Laurin
Rating teachers to reveal true classroom skill
In a reader letter, Tony B. argues that rewarding skilled teachers with higher pay is fair, citing Dr. Max Rafferty and Dr. Crane. He recalls developing rating scales at Northwestern and urges parents to have students rate their teachers via a mailed Test for Good Teachers, noting the need for accountability.
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Crane
Max Rafferty
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Northwestern University
Chicago
Psychological Corporation
U.S
Dr. Crane
Blank
J. J. B. Morgan
Tony
Dr. Rafferty
Northwestern
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Eddie
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Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
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