Catfish Research Probes Nose Sense at Trinity University
Trinity University psychologist Dr. Vernon A. Benignus uses about five dozen catfish to study olfactory brain signals. Tiny brain electrodes and an IBM computer analyze odor induced electrical changes, seeking how the brain codes smell. He notes cats rely on smell and warns research could link olfaction to learning and behavior.
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San Antonio
Tex
Trinity University
Vernon A. Benignus
Benignus
Inflation Pushes Up Cost of Muti Medicine in South Africa
In Johannesburg inflation raises prices for muti potion ingredients used by professional witch doctors and DIY practitioners. The blends vary to seek lost objects, contact departed spirits, cast spells, or counter curses.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
USDA approves reallocations of 1971 meat quotas
The Agriculture Department reshuffled meat import allocations due to Australia and others failing to meet quotas. New Zealand gains about 255 million pounds, Mexico Ireland Nicaragua Costa Rica Guatemala and Honduras share 44 million pounds from deficits while Australia faces a 34 million pound cut. The total 1971 import estimate remains 1.16 billion pounds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Australia
New Zealand
Mexico
Ireland
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
U.S
Kissinger’s NSC staff held to high demands and long hours
Interviews with 18 aides reveal a pressure filled NSC team where access to Kissinger defines status. Staffers, from internal experts to outside hires, toil six to seven days a week, drafting talking points and coordinating with agencies while facing limited public recognition and modest salaries.
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Ann Blackman
Associated Press
Washington
Henry Kissinger
San Clemente
White House
National Security Council
Kissinger
Henry
NSC
Council
Nixon
Winston Lord
New York City
State
Defense Departments
Central Intelligence Agency
Lab error nearly masked rabies case in Texas
A State Health Department lab misread test results delaying rabies detection for a bat bite in Austin. A weakly positive bat test was later ruled rabid after reexamination, sparking a review of up to 30 September tests and prompting rabies shots for a four year old boy.
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Lee Jones
Associated Press
Austin
State Health Department
J. E. Peavy
Peavy
Tom Fashviell
Health Department
Fashiiell
Paris Industry Expands Plant At Rodgers-Wade Co
Rodgers-Wade Manufacturing Co in Paris Texas expands with a 7000 square foot building. The cabinet and vanity maker, founded in 1856, will raise employment from 18 to 25 and expects completion in four weeks. President and General Manager Don Wilson announced the plan.
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Paris, Tex
Paris
Rodgers - Wade Manufacturing Co
Don Wilson
Water board charged as pro industry in Houston Ship Channel talks
The Texas Water Quality Board faced charges of pro industry bias during an EPA Galveston Bay cleanup conference. Officials clashed over a 35,000 pounds per day waste load cap and timing for setting minimum limits, with argues that current measures already cut biological oxygen demand.
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Houston
Texas Water Quality Board
Houston Ship Channel
Environmental Protection Agency
Galveston Bay
Hugh Yantis
Water Quality Board
Richard Vanderhoof
EPA
Vanderhoof
WQOB
Yantis
Rex Braun
Texas
WQB
Murray Stein
Private firms teach reading arithmetic in school contracts
A U S Office of Economic Opportunity pilot used private firms to raise 18 month lagging reading and arithmetic. In 18 school systems including Hartford and Philadelphia, tests showed little early progress, though some districts pursued bonuses and turn key methods.
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U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity
Hartford
Conn
Bronx
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Fla
Dallas
Seattle
Mesa
Ariz
Stockton
Calif
OEO
BRL
Westinghouse Learning Corp
Mark Shedd
Westinghouse
Pennsylvania
Nixon
Prince Philip to give up polo amid wrist trouble
Buckingham Palace announced Prince Philip will disband the polo ponies and retire from polo at fifty due to persistent wrist trouble. The change follows his long involvement since 1949, including leadership of Windsor Park and England duties.
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London
Prince Philip
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Park
England
Prince Charles
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