Bright students explore world expeditions for gifted youths
A national contest sponsored by the US Office of Education and Explorer's Club offers 60 plus scientific expeditions for ages 12 to 21. Winners may study a sunken ship, Nepal ecology, Kenya geology, and a Greek coast underwater project led by Smithsonian and other experts, with scholarships urged and applications via USCF offices.
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Kenneth J. Rakben Caploy
Ethiopia
US Office of Education
New Office of Gifted and Talented Education
Explorer's Club
New York City
Explorer’s Club
E. 70Th St
New York
N.Y
Harold C. Lyon
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lyon
USCE
Nepal
Kenya
Mendel Peterson
Smithsonian Institution
U.S. National Museum
Greece
Donald H. Menzel
Sun
Canada
Paul Mohr
Manchester University
USCF
Young teachers teach at college
Seattle, Wash. UPI reports black teachers Kenneth Alston and Rodney Alexander lead a provocative algebra and education class at Madrona Middle School as part of the SEED program. They aim to bring university level math to disadvantaged elementary students without textbooks.
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Eldon Barrett
Seattle
Wash
UPI
University of Washington
Kenneth Alston
Rodney Alexander
Ath Blade
Madrona
Kenneth
Rodney
Phin
Michigan teens celebrate with rum vodka and gin gains
In January the newly legal 18 to 20 age group in Michigan boosted liquor sales. The Liquor Control Commission reports a 3 percent rise in rum, 23 percent in vodka, and 12 percent in gin, while whiskey fell by 4 percent.
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Lansing
Mich
UPI
Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
Rock singers risk voice damage for youths study
Dr Henry Rubin reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association that heavy singing with loud pop groups can permanently injure young male voices. Even with training the boys larynges remain immature and vocal cords may thicken permanently.
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Henry Rubin
Journal of the American Medical Association
Rubin Weole
Silly Stitchers Meet at Phyllis Pratt Home
Silly Stitchers gathered at the home of Phyllis Pratt with Cheryl O Neill presiding. Mrs Helen Lemma discussed sewing machine parts after roll call and a song was sung. They talked about the officers training program to be held at Lawrence County Fair Grounds and refreshments were served.
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Phyllis Pratt
Cheryl O'Neill
Helen Lemma
Lawrence County Fair Grounds
Laurel 411 Small Engine Club Meets at Morrow Home
The Laurel 411 Small Engine Club held its second meeting at Dave Morrows home. Members studied two cycle engines and their parts while Robert Reeder led a discussion comparing two cycle and four cycle engines. Plans were made for the 4H Fun Day at Lawrence County Fair Grounds on July 1.
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Laurel
Laurel 411
Dave Morrow
Harlansburg Head
Robert Reeder
Experimental engine promises fuel savings for cars
Ford tests a 72 hp V-8 in a Mercury Capri claiming 33 percent less fuel at 70 mph and 50 percent less at idle. The Army developed fuel injection system runs on 91 octane unleaded gas and can also use fuel oil or kerosene, remaining exceptionally clean to attract government interest.
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Ford
Army
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Miami
California State Assembly
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Three Star Ag. Club
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ID 4
Jeli McKissick
Frank Book
Leverly Boyle
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Mrs. Book
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