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hese two volumes represent
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role as a new but important
university press. 9 9
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New Volumes, Page'
It's one thing to study the
ancient world in the classroom, but it's quite different
to see it as you uncover it. 5*
—Myra Rosenhaus of LVCJS a
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(We seek to offer) students
contact with others who have
paid the cost of standing up
for their human rights. 5 5
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PHOTOGRAPH By BERNHARD J. SUESS
Robots For Dangerous Assignments  Using a computer linked to a robot in Harold S. Mohler
Laboratory, N. Duke Perreira, Lehigh associate professor of mechanical engineering and manufacturing systems
engineering, works with AACTS inventor Donald E. Lee (right). Lee is under contract with the U.S. Army to
develop a huge robotics system that can transfer military supplies from large ships to small ones at sea.        Q
See Story On Page J
Limestone Treatment
Can Revive Ailing Lakes
By William J. Johnson
Lehigh University Writers' Group
Small lakes that have been damaged by acid rain can be
rejuvenated temporarily by applying limestone, a Lehigh
University study has revealed.
The study, believed by Lehigh officials to be the most
detailed research to date on the use of limestone in acidified
lakes, was begun in 1984 and completed in December.
Funded by a series of grants from Pennsylvania Power &
Light Co. of Allentown, Pa., biologist Patricia Bradt of
Lehigh's Environmental Studies Center selected two lakes in
Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, where some of the
nation's most acidic rainfall has been recorded.
The 50-acre lakes, located about 10 miles apart in Pike
County, were picked because they were similar in size,
depth, geology, hydrology and drainage basin vegetation,
and because both were very sensitive to acid rain in 1984.
Bruce Lake, located in Promised Land State Park, was
used as a reference lake and so received no limestone
applications. White Deer Lake, located in the Delaware
State Forest, received two applications.
In the spring, summer and fall of 1984, the Lehigh
researchers collected biological and chemical background
data on the two lakes. "	
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Parking Fee Plan Off
The President's Council decided Jan. 16 not to
implement a vehicle registration fee scheduled to go
into effect next fall.
After further consideration of the impact on faculty
and staff of changing federal tax policies and growth
in medical costs, the proposal was dropped,
according to President Peter Likins.
A study of the proposed vehicle registration fee
will proceed as planned, along with further study of
the overall campus parking situation. Comment will
be sought from faculty and staff before any parking
or registration fees are implemented.
COMMERCE SECRETARY VISITS
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ENRICHMENT
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CALENDAR
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