The growers
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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.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1995
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Hikes that changed America
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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.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1995
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Outwitting the bad guys
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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.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
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