[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1983-1984] (open access)

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1983-1984]

Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from August 1983 to December 1984.
Date: 1983-08-04/1984-12-20
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau College NOW, Volume 37, Number 4, August 1983 (open access)

LeTourneau College NOW, Volume 37, Number 4, August 1983

Bimonthly newsletter LeTourneau College containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: August 1983
Creator: LeTourneau College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 25, 1983 (open access)

Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 25, 1983

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: August 25, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Comparison of Homosexual and Heterosexual Attitudes Toward the Etiology and the Public Practice of Homosexuality (open access)

A Comparison of Homosexual and Heterosexual Attitudes Toward the Etiology and the Public Practice of Homosexuality

One purpose of this primarily exploratory study was to explore whether differences in beliefs about the etiology of homosexuality exist between homosexuals and nonhomosexuals. Another purpose was to investigate whether differences exist between groups in the extent to which they feel that it is appropriate to manifest homosexual behaviors in public. Finally, this study examined the question of whether a relationship exists between one's perception of the cause of homosexuality and the degree to which that person felt it was appropriate to manifest homosexual behaviors.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Myers, Emilie J. (Emilie Joyner)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Inpatient Vietnam Combat Veterans (open access)

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Inpatient Vietnam Combat Veterans

This study evaluated the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia among inpatients who met the diagnostic criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The cognitive behavioral treatment consisted of progressive relaxation, stimulus control, and thought stopping with cognitive restructuring.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Walker, Ann L. (Ann Lois)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effect of Anterior or Ventromedial Hypothalamic Stimulation on Immunoglobulin G (open access)

Effect of Anterior or Ventromedial Hypothalamic Stimulation on Immunoglobulin G

Although research has linked central nervous system activity with changes in immunoresponsivity, research on the possible role of the central nervous system in altering a specific class of antibody is lacking. This study was an investigation of the possible relationship between anterior or medial hypothalamic functions on Immunoglobulin G. concentrations in rat serum. Thirty-six male albino rats were randomly assigned to three groups of equal size. Animals within the anterior hypothalamic group received bilateral electrode implants in the anterior hypothalamus while animals in the medial hypothalamic group received electrode implants within the ventromedial area of the hypothalamus. A control group received bilateral electrode implants within the lateral hypothalamus. Electrical brain stimulation was administered to animals in both experimental groups. Control animals spent a comparable time in an operant chamber but did not receive electrical brain stimulation. Following brain stimulation of animals within the experimental groups, Immunoglobulin G. concentrations were determined for all groups 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours post-stimulation sessions.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Lambert, Paul L. (Paul Louis)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Slave Trade Question in Anglo-French Diplomacy, 1830-1845 (open access)

The Slave Trade Question in Anglo-French Diplomacy, 1830-1845

This thesis concludes that (1) Immediately following the July Revolution, the Paris government refused to concede the right of search to British commanders. (2) Due to France's isolation in 1831-1833, she sought British support by negotiating the conventions of 1831 and 1833. (3) In response to Palmerston's insistence and to preserve France's influence Sdbastiani signed the protocol of a five-power accord to suppress the slave trade. Guizot accepted the Quintuple Treaty to facilitate an Anglo-French rapprochement. (4) Opposition encouraged by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, however, forced Guizot to repudiate this new agreement. (5) As a concession to Guizot,Aberdeen dropped the demand for a mutual right of search and negotiated the Convention of 1845, establishing a system of joint-cruising.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Wood, Ronnie P.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 182, Ed. 1 Monday, August 1, 1983 (open access)

The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 182, Ed. 1 Monday, August 1, 1983

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 1, 1983
Creator: Drew, Charles C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 196, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 17, 1983 (open access)

The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 196, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 17, 1983

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 17, 1983
Creator: Drew, Charles C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Texas Register, Volume 8, Quarterly II Numbers 23-46, Pages 55-156, August 2, 1983 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 8, Quarterly II Numbers 23-46, Pages 55-156, August 2, 1983

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: August 2, 1983
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 16, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 30, 1983 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 16, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 30, 1983

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 30, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Music and Music Education in Abilene, Texas, 1881-1911 (open access)

Music and Music Education in Abilene, Texas, 1881-1911

The purpose of this study is to trace the role of music and music education in Abilene, Texas, from 1881 to 1911. The research presents historical data relative to five categories: Educational music, cultural music, religious music, music of the vernacular, and music merchandising. The study utilizes personal interviews, newspaper files, city directories, local histories, photographs, city and county documents, school documents, minutes of public school board meetings, minutes of meetings of churches, school catalogues, articles in journals, unpublished works, and published books.
Date: August 1983
Creator: George, Silas Edwin
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Psychotherapy Pre-Training Using an Introductory Document Offering a Choice as to Therapeutic Framework (open access)

Psychotherapy Pre-Training Using an Introductory Document Offering a Choice as to Therapeutic Framework

Previous attempts to alter client expectancy and behavior using brief therapy introduction documents have yielded mixed results. This paper reports on the clinical evaluation of such a document which presented individual therapy clients with suggested in-therapy behaviors and offered them a choice as to therapeutic framework. The document told clients that they would be allowed to choose between short term and long term therapy, but woven into the descriptions of these alternatives were repetitions of suggestions for in-therapy behaviors which were intended to positively alter the therapy process and the clients' attitudes toward it. A third choice, no therapy at all, provided the opportunity to present information about what therapy would not offer (medical treatment, direct advise, etc.). Twenty-nine adult subjects (14 experimental, 15 control) were given either the experimental document or a control document (offering no suggested behaviors and no choices) immediately following their initial intake appointment at the North Texas State University Community Psychology Clinic.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Smith, Albert Hill
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 8, Number 56, Pages 2959-3052, August 5, 1983 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 8, Number 56, Pages 2959-3052, August 5, 1983

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: August 5, 1983
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Artistic Vibrato and Tremolo: A Survey of the Literature (open access)

Artistic Vibrato and Tremolo: A Survey of the Literature

This investigation surveys pertinent literature, from 1917 to 1982 inclusive, regarding artistic vibrato and tremolo in singing. The contents are subdivided into individual investigative reports by various vocal researchers. Due to mounting confusion within the amassed literature, the need for systematic organization and evaluation is evident. Misunderstandings within the context of the literature and misnomers within the terminology require clarification and resolution. The evaluation intends to produce a proper perspective on vibrato and tremolo, eradicating some of the confusion surrounding the terms. Artistic vibrato is recognized as a desirable component in Western vocal music. In contrast, tremolo is deemed a deviant vibrato, i.e., a vibrato which deviates from artistic norms. The study attempts to clarify the distinguishing traits of these two vocal phenomena.
Date: August 1983
Creator: McLane, Marian L.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 30, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 3, 1983 (open access)

Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 30, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 3, 1983

Weekly Czech and English language newspaper from Temple, Texas published as the official organ of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas that includes news of interest to members along with advertising.
Date: August 3, 1983
Creator: Sefcik, R. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 8, Number 57, Pages 3053-3118, August 9, 1983 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 8, Number 57, Pages 3053-3118, August 9, 1983

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: August 9, 1983
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 66, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 14, 1983 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 66, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 14, 1983

Semi-weekly newspaper from Livingston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 14, 1983
Creator: White, Barbara
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Health Care Utilization Nonuse and High Use of Physician Services Among Older Women, 1969-1979 (open access)

Health Care Utilization Nonuse and High Use of Physician Services Among Older Women, 1969-1979

This research sought to identify the determinants of nonuse and high use of physician services and assess whether or not patterns of nonuse and high use changed over time. The population of interest was a group of elderly unmarried women who participated in the Longitudinal Retirement History Survey from 1969 to 1979. Andersen and Newman's (2) health care services utilization model served as the conceptual framework for this research. Of specific interest was the relationship between age strata and health care behavior. Age proved to be a stratifying variable within the health care delivery system. Over the ten year survey period, the health care behavior of preretirement and postretirement nonusers and high users differed significantly. A decline in nonuse was also associated with the transition years. This finding could be attributed to the "near poor" becoming eligible for Medicare. In any event, these data show that utilization of physician services is likely to increase among some unmarried women in their middle 60's.
Date: August 1983
Creator: McIntosh, Mary E. (Mary Ellen)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
St. Edward's University Hilltopper (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 1983 (open access)

St. Edward's University Hilltopper (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 1983

Weekly student newspaper from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas that includes news and information of interest to the college community along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Olfactory Preferences in Human Females (open access)

Olfactory Preferences in Human Females

The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship existed between olfactory preferences and sexual orientation in Heterosexual, Entire Life lesbian, and Adopted Lifestyle lesbian women. Research in the area of olfaction and sexual behavior was reviewed and, on the basis of the literature, it was hypothesized that Heterosexual women would prefer male odors, Entire Life lesbian women would prefer female odors, and Adopted Lifestyle lesbian women would prefer male odors more than Entire Life lesbians. The design involved having female subjects sniff male and female odors and indicate a preference for either the male or female odor. The odor samples were human apocrine gland secretions obtained by having odor donors wear gauze pads in their armpits. The odor collected on the pads was then stabilized through applications of alcohol and subsequent freezing.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Stange, Judy L. (Judy Lynne)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Burleson Dispatcher (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 35, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 31, 1983 (open access)

Burleson Dispatcher (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 35, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 31, 1983

Weekly newspaper from Burleson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 31, 1983
Creator: Deering, Hazel
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Acute Effects of Intermittent Running on Serum CK and LDH Enzyme Activities in Runners and Non-Runners (open access)

The Acute Effects of Intermittent Running on Serum CK and LDH Enzyme Activities in Runners and Non-Runners

Acute effects of repeated sprinting upon serum creatine kinase (CK), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), and isozymal activities were studied in five collegiate runners (R_s) and six non-runners (NR_s ). After an intermittent running treadmill test, blood sampling showed three-fold mean increases in CK with no change in LDH in both groups; group differences were insignificant (p>.05). Results suggest (1) intense anaerobic exercise produces moderate enzyme elevations; (2) relatively equivalent exercise intensities are critical to enzyme responses in exercising individuals of varying fitness levels; and (3) exercise-induced enzyme release may be consequential to muscle cell membrane permeability changes from decreased intracellular high-energy phosphates.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Heffner, Kyle Daniels
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Modulation of P1798 Lymposarcoma Proliferation by Protein Phosphorylation (open access)

Modulation of P1798 Lymposarcoma Proliferation by Protein Phosphorylation

The role of protein kinases in modulating cell proliferation was examined. Studies characterized the regulation of cell proliferation by adenosine 3':5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase (cA-PK). Calcium/calmodulin-dependent myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) was isolated and examined as a potential substrate regulated by cA-PK in the rapidly proliferating.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Michnoff, Carolyn A.
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library