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0 6 B THURSDAY. AUGUST 29, 1963 1MDPORD MAIL TRIBUTE, NEDFOID, OREGON Small Worlds Around Us By LYNN M. WATKINS (Regikler and Tribunt SyndicaU. .V63 Different Moodt Demand Vaiioui Typai Of Waga Just how much conversa tional ability does a dog have in its tail? Most dog owners, even human psychologists, readily admit a sense of pleas ure or joy is expressed when the tail of a dog wags violent ly at the appearance of its master. But what else does it say; is other "tail-talk" pos sible? One of the best ways of finding out is to literally "go to the dog." With un prejudiced minds and careful attention to "de-tails," some rather remarkable discoveries were made. The field was broad, and the door wide open; other animals besides dogs were found to be per forming "tail talking," too. Many seemed quite expressive with this Piece of animal enuiDtnent that always fol lows the animal wherever its owner goes. The start was made with the most available animal -the doe. a highly trained well behaved doa that proved to be a willing and cooperative subject. The animal was t confirmed tail wagger. Care, ful attention by the owner re vealed a difference in the tail wagging, the position of the tail, and how it acted in dif ferent circumstances. There was a decided differ ence in the sweep of the tail; the swing was greater when the dog's master greeted it after a brief absence. Much less, but still a wag prevailed when greeting some other member of the family or a casual acquaintance. Held Erect When the dog met another animal on the street, the tail was held stiffly erect; the oth er dog's tail assumed the same position and both animals seemed to be "saying the same thing." This rigid tail position was less pronounced when the dog met one of its friends, a dog that it had conversed with many times previously. The other responded, its tail less rigid, and in a different posi tion. The "tail between the legs" position, indicative of ex treme fright or injury, is well known to even the most casual of human observers. To other dogs, it is another word in tail conversation, a warning to all animals within sight that something is very wrong. Reflex Action One of the strangest evi dences of tail consciousness would seem to be in the ani mal's reaction to a nearby ob ject, unseen actually by the doc itself, but seemingly recognized by the animal's eyes of its own tail. This proximity reflex, if that is what it is, is a peculiar tail action that is not easily understood. A little experiment that anyone who owns a dog can perform will reveal a peculiar j reaction. This was pbserv:.'' ' by accident by a student oi dog - behavior, and demon strated times without numli-.'. The man was following the doK closely and took hold of the animal's tail; the tail would be jerked away. The man noticed the tail would frequently elude his hand, even when the animal was concentrating all its attention on the terrain in front of his nose. The tail seemed to have Grants Given for Oregon Programs Eugene - Grants totaling $377,691 for one-year train ing programs in several dif ferent fields of study have recently been received by the University of Oregon from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Public Health Service. Four giants were received from the National Science Foundation include $31,500 for SI 28.800 for an academic year institute in biology to bt conducted at the university for high school and college teachers of biology. The other grants from the Fooundation include $31,501 for an undergraduate science education program, and $6, 510 for an in-service institute in mathematics for secondary school teachers of mathe matics. There were four grants from the U.S. Public Health Service. The largest was for $99,900 for a graduate train ing program in molecular biology. The others from the Public Health Service were $35,000 '.or a graduate training pro ;ram in physiology. $17,886 or a graduate training pro ;ram in biochemistry, and ',42,695 for a graduate train ,ng program in genetics. Experiments To Improve Oxygen Content Start Hornbrook - Experiments directed to learning how to im prove the oxygen content of the water being used for the fish facilities at Pacific Power and Light company's Iron Gate hydroelectric project on the Klamath river are in progress east of here at the project. In a joint program of Pa cific Power and the California fish and game department, the investigations will utilize vari ations of a water tower being erected at the dam. Jack Hanel, Medford, staff biologist for Pacific Power, reports analysis of the Klam ath river water during the past year indicates the fish facility water could benefit from aeration during certain months. The PP&L biologist report ed studies have shown a de ficiency of oxygen in the water at lower levels of the reservoir in the late summer and early fall, oelieved at tributable to algae decomposi tion. Experimental Tower Hanel said an experimental water aeration tower will be erected at the toe of the dam where water is drawn from the Iron Gate reservoir. The site will permit the water to be diverted to the fish holding ponds or to a possible future hatchery for the area. The PP&L biologist said the California department per sonnel working on the aera tion program includes Jim Diley, Klamath river fisheries manager, Elton Bailey and Harold Hewlitt of the Red ding regional office; and Carl Hill, manager of the Mt. Shasta fish hatchery. Direct ing the investigation for Pa cific Power is Dr. Roy Hamil ton, head biologist of the pow er company's research depart ment staff in Portland. The research program will involve flowing water down the tower structure to increase its oxygen content and im prove water quality in other aspects. A series of tests are expect ed to be conducted before the most effective aerator system is proven. Water will be drawn from the reservoir through the fish water outlets that were built into the earthfill structure when it was under construc tion three years ago. Subscribers To report improper or non delivery of the Mail Tribune in Medford, phone 772-61-11: Ash land call at 416 Bridge St.. or phone 482-3002; Yreka, phone Victory 2-2898 before 6 :45 p.m. daily and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. If regular delivery arrives shortly after you call Dlease notify office, thus eliminating special messenger service. Easiest Doll This miss is sure to delight a child. Use straw yarn or rug cotton for hair. Beginner easy, even if you have never sewn a doll! Pat tern 7382: directions for doll made of man's size 12 sock; pattern for pajamas. 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