Chiggers Target Humans and Wildlife Says Health Chief
A Texas public health feature warns about chiggers called redbugs harvest mites or chiggers. Adults rarely harm people but larvae cause severe itching and scratching. prevention relies on repellents sulfur dust and proper insecticides. The note mentions chiggers biting lizards snakes birds and dogs and recalls Coronado's 1940 42 Grand Canyon expedition.
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Personal Milestones Inquiries From Former Readers
A reader poses a sprawling question list about life events including visits marriages divorces purchases parties engagements and births seeking casual reflections on social experiences. The inquiry touches on a wide range of personal milestones and statuses.
Birth Rate Drops Rapidly Stirring Population Debate
A Washington report notes U.S. birth rate fell from 245 719 in 1962 to 239 016 in 1963, Texas confirms a decline, prompting scientists to warn about potential world overpopulation and urging further study of the trend.
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Birth Drop in March Below 1955 Level Pens Texas Decline
A March birth tally shows only about 337000 births, down 6000 from March 1963 and the lowest March total since 1955. Experts cite reluctant mothers amid rising college focus, with Texas posting a sharp 1963 birth drop and sustained declines per 1,000 population from 1954 to 1963.
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TV Rights Drive Networks to Preempt Book Sales
Networks imitate film industry by purchasing TV rights before publication to secure early access to potential best sellers. The strategy aims to lock in adaptations and programming long before books hit shelves.
Regular Exercise Provides Physical and Mental Tonic Says AMA
Raymond L. White M D of the American Medical Association explains that true fitness combines medical solidity with dynamic readiness. He cites simple routines and daily activities as aids to strength, endurance and circulation, noting exercise helps prevent degenerative diseases and improves mood and social ease.
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