Summer stratification kills Texas lake fish explains thermoclines
The article explains how summer stratification creates a warm upper layer and cold stagnant lower layer in Texas lakes, trapping fish in the hypolimnion. It notes Lake Texoman appears immune, and Lake Travis shows mass fish die-offs with carp and drum floating. Fishermen scoop up near dead fish, some even belching catfish to revive them before frying.
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Texas
Marion Toole
State Game Commission
Texoman
Toole
Bodyguard
Heartbeat May Determine Musical Tastes
Dr Walter Hodgson of North Texas State College of Music says heartbeat may steer musical tempo. He studied absolute tempo at a Music Teachers National Association conference in San Francisco, timing hundreds of recordings to find an average rhythm of 68.46 beats per minute, close to the normal sleeping heart rate of 60 to 70.
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Denton
Walter H. Hodgson
North Texas State College of Music
Hodgson
Music Teachers’ National Assn
San Francisco
Crossword Prodigy Bill Flaunts Confidence
A playful exchange questions Bill's swagger noting his habit of solving crosswords with a pen. The witty rival confirms Bill's self-assured style and sharp puzzle skills.
Texas constitutional amendment for statewide county retirement pensions
The Texas Legislature proposes adding Section 63 to Article XVI to authorize a statewide system of retirement and disability pensions for appointive county officials and employees. Counties participate voluntarily by voter approval. Administration may align with the municipal retirement system. Proceed to election on the second Tuesday in November 1949 with for or against wording. A $5,000 appropriation funds proclamation and election costs.
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Texas
State OF
Tax Bill Reaches New Peak as 1948 Revenue Tops
The U S tax bill rose to a record 54 5 billion for the year ended June 30 1948 with an average 372 per person. Nearly three fourths of the total was federal taxes and the report notes per capita figures and refunds netted against totals. A separate item notes a court citation in Grayson County Texas demanding Ethyl McCollum answer a divorce petition filed July 27 1949.
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Census Bureau
Bureau
State of Texas
Ethyl McCollum
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Royce McCollum
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Lowly Potatoes May Boost Body Builders Growth
Cambridge report by Dame Harriette Chick and Dr. E B Slack shows potatoes containing nitrogenous substances boost young rats growth when replacing part of wheat protein in diets. They suggest an unknown mechanism beyond essential amino acids explains the effect.
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Cambridge
Eng
Harriette Chick
E. B. Slack
Chinese primroses show red and white color by temperature
The article notes Chinese primroses grow in two colors, red or white, determined by temperature. It also mentions a home tip about baby care, suggesting to sandpaper shoe soles for a more accurate footing.
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Peoria Star Apologizes for Grampus Grasshopper Prank
The Peoria Star regrets printing a trick grasshopper picture that exaggerated the insect to hayrack size. Amateur photographer Velde Johnson created the image with a humorous caption about 100 yard leaps. Readers cried foul and demanded accuracy, calling the stunt terrifying to children.
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Ill
Peoria Star
Velde Johnson
Star
Hopper
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