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Confident Service. TFM was first used in 1958 on lamprey-spawning streams that flow into Lake Superior, and by last spring the tide had turned against the slimy invaders. The number caught in traps as they tried to swim upstream fell to 12% of the 1961 catch. The adults are apparently dying off and are not being replaced by adolescent larvae...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Victory on the Lakes | 7/13/1962 | See Source »

...into the act. By now, the irascible Dr. Fleming is screaming that the machine is engaged in the "slow subjugation of the planet." When no one listens, Fleming attacks the machine itself with an ax. And the parthenogenetic blonde dies because she has been taught everything-except how to swim...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Sinkable Blonde | 7/6/1962 | See Source »

Harvard Yacht Club dinghies will be available for sailing at the M.I.T. sailing pavilion. Summer school students may join the club for $10 for the summer after passing a 100 for the summer after passing a 100 yard swim test. Instruction in elementary sailing techniques will be offered to neophyte members of the club at no extra charge...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Athletic Programs Offer Many Choices | 7/2/1962 | See Source »

These same husky maidens were behind the scenes in a final race; no one was supposed to know it was fixed. Unfortunately for the man being pulled by a hidden rope, he had to swim on his own when the "lassies"--concealed from the crowd--exerted too much strength and snapped the line...

Author: By Arthur G. Sachs, | Title: RAIN AND COOLNESS FAIL TO MAR '37's DAY AT ESSEX | 6/13/1962 | See Source »

...Britain, even royalty nowadays is generally free to choose and marry for love. Most of the reigning beauties also meet democracy's most demanding criterion of successful first-ladyship: each, in her way, embodies her country's ideal of womanhood. They are fond of outdoor life; they swim, ride horseback, play tennis or golf. They are enthusiastic and effective sponsors of charitable and cultural causes. Virtually without exception, they are chic, vivacious, quick-witted and warm. Above all, they are immense political and social assets to their husbands. Watching their wives at the center of attention during...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: Reigning Beauties | 6/8/1962 | See Source »

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