The growers

Article Abstract:

Eli Whitney, Cyrus H. McCormick and Benjamin Holt improved agriculture in the 19th century by inventing the cotton gin, mechanical reaper and caterpillar tractor, respectively. Wes Jackson wants farmers to plant perennial grains to minimize erosion and the use of farm machinery.

Research, Innovations, Product development, Agricultural equipment, Agricultural machinery, Whitney, Eli, McCormick, Cyrus, Holt, Benjamin, Jackson, Wes

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Hikes that changed America

Article Abstract:

The violent treatment of civil rights marchers by state troopers in Selma, AL, shocked US TV viewers in Mar 1965 and influenced the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Army and National Guard troops protected a later march to Montgomery, AL.

History, Demonstrations and protests, Biography, Civil rights demonstrations, Selma, Alabama, King, Martin Luther, Jr.

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Outwitting the bad guys

Article Abstract:

Officer H. Alan Nudelman of the Dickson, PA, Police Dept enjoys the challenge of his job and the opportunities it provides to help other people. A good policeman needs to be level-headed, courageous and equipped with common sense.

Police, Police officers, Vocational guidance

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