College Will Be More Difficult Says Educator
University Park Penn State dean of admissions C O Williams says college will be harder to enter and harder to stay in due to rising applicant numbers. He notes national trends with 20 percent more freshmen applications but limited facilities may cap growth and stress preparation in English and mathematics for future students.
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University Park
C. O. Williams
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State
Williams
College
Dulard
Stutterers Show Emotional Problems Beyond Speech
UCLA study by Dr. John P. Moncur compares 48 stutterers with 48 non stutterers aged five to eight in Los Angeles schools. Results show stutterers exhibit more than double the symptoms of maladjusted behavior, supporting the view that stuttering includes broader emotional issues beyond speech.
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Los Angeles
John P. Moncur
UCLA
Moncur
Young Children Can Take Allergy Tests
Chicago doctors report in the Journal of Diseases of Children that skin tests are feasible for children under two. The study of asthma eczema hay fever and hives shows most children react to multiple foods pollen or inhalants with frequent reactions to fish eggs cereals and citrus. Milk sensitivity appears with other sensitivities and chocolate caused reactions in 11 percent.
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Chicago
Journal of Diseases of Children
Pains From Wound Matter of Situation
A Boston physician summarized two surveys by Dr. Henry K. Beecher showing war wounded soldiers felt less pain than civilians with similar injuries. He attributed reduced pain to soldiers viewing wounds as good fortune, delivering them from desperate anxiety.
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Chicago
Boston
Henry K. Beecher
Anzio
Titicaca Highest Navigable Lake Holds Incan Gold Chain
High Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia sits about 12 500 feet above sea level and is claimed to be the world's highest navigable lake. Legends say it conceals a vast solid gold chain hidden by the Incas from the Spaniards.
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Lima
Peru
Lake
Titicaca
Bolivia
Reading stress tied to near sight in children study
New York scientists report nervous tension from difficult reading may affect vision in school children. Tests tracked 4 reading levels with motion film revealing near-sight movements and increasing restlessness as tasks grew harder. Eye exams showed lenses adjusting to reading distance, prompting call for careful reading habit supervision.
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New York
Tourists Often Have Complex Persecution Belief
New York report cites safety expert William J. Toth of the Slow Down and Live campaign. He says many motorists fear police favor locals over out of state drivers and notes various reasons police may be lenient toward visitors.
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New York
William J. Toth
Toth
Tornado Toll Declined In Recent Decades
United States Weather Bureau data indicate the tornado death toll has fallen over the last four decades with about a 40 percent drop in the most recent ten years compared to 1916 to 1925. The decade recorded 1 754 deaths despite 1953’s 516 fatalities in a year.
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New York
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
United States
Whale's Tooth Symbol of Rank in Hawaii
In Hawaii's early days leis symbolized love and friendship and were woven from ilima, ohia, mafle leaves, or ferns. Leather bands held varied ornaments including carved shells and walrus tusks, but the most prized item for high ranks was a whale's tooth carved as a hook and hung on braided hair.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Pool Kit Offers 15 by 30 Foot Plastic Pool for Home Use
Denver store lists a ready to assemble plastic pool kit sized 15 feet by 30 feet with depths from 3 to 7 feet. Installation included, the total price is described as cheaper than most cars, making at home swimming accessible.
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Denver
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