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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1983

Page

9

Humor tests reveal links to personality and outlook

In Anaheim, psychologists described a developing sense of humor test tied to personality. Researchers found categories like nonsense jokes align with cheerful traits, while social satire correlates with cautious, dogmatic tendencies. The study involved 250 participants and compared results with a standard personality assessment.

Anaheim Calif Harvey Mindess Antioch University Venice Los Angeles Mindess American Psychological Association Antioch Amanda Bender Bender Carolyn Miller

Mother and son enlist in Army at Fort Jackson

Pvt. Michael Bemis and his 34 year old mother Shelia Bemis from Barnesville Georgia both joined the Army. Shelia pressed her long held ambition after her son's enlistment and started basic training three weeks ahead of him. She faced tough physicals especially pushups but completed road marches. They have spoken twice at Fort Jackson through drill sergeants.

Columbia S.C Michael Bemis Shelia Bemis Barnesville Bemis Fort Jackson Michael

Super rats fall to new poison

Scientists at Lilly Research Laboratory report bromethalin as a potent new rodenticide targeting pesticide resistant rats, effective in a single dose with delayed onset. The toxin disrupts nerve cells, has EPA registration for buildings, and may reach consumers after professional use. Human toxicity exists without a quick antidote, but rapid treatment can clear symptoms.

AP Science Washington Lilly Research Laboratory Greenfield Ind Barry Pdreikorn American Chemical Society Dreikorn U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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