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It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science by an authorized editor of ScholarWorks@UARK. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science, Vol. 38 [1984], Art. 1 Proceedings of the CODEN: AKASO ARKANSAS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS LIBRARY VOLUME XXXVIII 1984 SEP 26 1985 EAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS ARKANSAS ACADEMYOF SCIENCE LIBRARY RATE DEPT. OF NATURAL SCIENCE MONTICELLO, ARKANSAS 71655 Published by Arkansas Academy of Science, 1984 1 «* Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science, Vol. 38 [1984], Art. 1 PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE ARKANSAS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Charles Brookover, 1917 R. H. Austin, 1951 John J. Chapman, 1968 Dwight M. Moore, 1932-33, 64 E. A. Spessard, 1952 Arthur Fry, 1969 Flora Haas, 1934 Delbert Swartz, 1 953 M. L Lawson, 1970 H. H. Hyman, 1935 Z. V. Harvalik, 1954 R. T. Kirkwood, 1971 L B. Ham, 1936 M. Ruth Armstrong, 1955 George E. Templeton, 1972 W. C. Munn, 1937 W. W. Nedrow, 1956 E. B. Whitlake, 1 973 M. J. McHenry, 1938 Jack W. Sears, 1957 Clark McCarty, 1974 T. L Smith, 1939 J. R. Mundie, 1958 Edward Dale, 1975 P. G. Horton, 1940 C. E. Hoffman, 1959 Joe Guenter, 1976 I. A. Willis, 1941-42 N. D. Buffaloe, 1960 Jewel Moore, 1977 L B. Roberts, 1943-44 H. L Bogan, 1961 Joe Nix, 1978 Jeff Banks, 1945 Trumann McEver, 1962 P. Max Johnston, 1979 H. L Winburn, 1946-47 Robert Shideler, 1963 E. Leon Richards, 1 980 E. A. Provine, 1948 L F. Bailey, 1965 Henry W. Robison, 1981 G. V. Robinette, 1949 James H. Fribourgh, 1966 John K. Beadles, 1982 John R. Totter, 1950 Howard Moore, 1967 Robbin C. Anderson, 1983 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS The Arkansas Academy of Science recognizes the support of the following institutions through their Institutional Membership in the Academy. ARKANSAS COLLEGE, Batesville ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, State University ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Russellville COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS, Clarksville HARDINGCOLLEGE, Searcy HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY, Arkadelphia HENDRIX COLLEGE, Conway JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY, Siloam Springs MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blytheville OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Arkadelphia PHILLIPS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Helena SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY, Magnolia UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICALSCIENCES, Little Rock UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, Conway EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR: V. RICK McDANIEL, Dept. of Biological Science, Arkansas State University, State University, Arkansas 72467. EDITOR FOR NEWSLETTER: JOHN D. RICKETT, Dept. of Biology, University of Arkansas at LittleRock, LittleRock Arkansas 72204. ASSOCIATE EDITORS: John K. Beadles Robert Steinmeier Kenneth Steele Aquatic Environment Chemistry Geology Cover: Arkansas Mastodon dug up by Frank Reynolds in1936. Figure 3 2 in Archaeology of the Central Mississippi Valley byDan F. and Phyllis A. Morse, Academic Press (p. 52). http://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol38/iss1/1 2 Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science, Vol. 38 [1984], Art. 1 I In Memory of ¦ IDR. DAVID A. BECKER I I and I I DR. DWIGHT M. MOORE I Arkansas Academy of Science Proceedings, Vol. XXXVIII,1984 1 Published by Arkansas Academy of Science, 1984 3 ¦ Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science, Vol. 38 [1984], Art. 1 ARKANSAS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Volume XXXVIII 1984 Proceedings Paul Sharrah President WilliamA/illiam L. Evans Gary Heidt David M. Chittenden Arthur Johnson Henry Robison President-Elect Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Historian Secretary 's Report MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNUALMEETING — 6-7 APRIL 1984 FIRST BUSINESS MEETING Dr.Paul Sharrah, President, opened the meeting and introduced Dr. 1. PROCEEDINGS , Publication and Distribution James Halligan, interim Chancellor of UAF, who welcomed the a. IRS (#127) $ 26.65 b. Jones Truck Lines (#131) Academy to the Fayetteville campus. c. Phillips Litlio Co., Inc. (0133) 2,700.00 (#136) 1,733.28 President Sharrah recognized Dr. Robbin Anderson who reminded (1140) 800.00 le membership of the Science Education Symposium. Dr. William and Administration t»U6) 1.40 vans, local arrangements chairman, summarized the meeting events. E Total S$ 5,291.69 S 5,2<>1.G9 President Sharrah recognized Dr.David Chittenden, Secretary, who 2. Meeting Expenses (UCA Statement) a. Postages and Mailing S 34.18 presented the minutes of the 67th annual meeting as printed in the b. Duplication of Programs 324.44 Proceedings. c. Name Tags 26.21 d. Refreshments 192.65 e. Banquet 803.25 Sharrah then recognized Dr. Arthur Johnson, Treasurer, who f. Cash Handling Discrepancy 5.75 ssented the followingFinancial Report. tDr. Total S 1,386.48 1,386.48 3. Awards a. Rebecca Sue Sample (J129) S 35.00 FINANCIALSTATKMENT b. Timothy Jay Groseclose (#130) 30.00 c. Ark. Jr. Acad. Sci. (#144) 200.00 11, 12, March 1983 to March 1984 Total $ 265.00 265.00 1. Annual Meeting, UCA, April 1-2, 1983 4. Operating Costs Registration $ 1,040.00 a. Treasurer's Of fie b. Banquet Tickets 643.75 1) Coleman's Office Supply (#128) S 18.85 1,683.75 (»138) 13.73 Total Meeting Income $ 1,683.75 2) Postage (#139) 20.00 3) Instaprint (S143) 15.60 2. Individual Memberships b. Secretary's Office (S134) 125.00 Regular (286) 2,860.00 (&149) 100.00 b. Sustaining (31) 417.00 c. Newsletter c. Sponsoring (6) 250.00 1) UALR Biol. (#141) 44.56 d. Life (2) 400.00 («147) 14.58 Associate (8) 40.00 2) Copy Cat (U42) 114.40 (»148) 114.97 d. Ad Craft of Arkansas («132) 62.25 Total Individual Memberships 3,967.00 3,967.00 W (Insuff. Fimds) 53.86 3. Institutional Dues ( ) 1,200.00 £. BIOTA Printing (H135) 86.14 g. Nat. Assoc. Acad. Sci. (#137) 20.Ou 4. PROCEEDINGS, Subscriptions 1,112.50 h. Douglas James (#145) Overpaid 10.00 Tax(S150) 4.50 5. PROCEEDINGS, Page Charges 1,940.00 i. Ark. Lib. Comm. Ret. Sales Total 5 823.44 823.44 6. PROCEEDINGS, Miscellaneous Sales 172.19 7. BIOTA Receipts 52.00 TOTAL EXPANSES $ 7.76G.C1 Arkansas Collegiate Academy of Science 53.86 t Interest (First State Bank & Trust Co.) TOTAL Account $ 154.26 b. Certificates of Deposit 213.58 Dr. Rick McDaniel, Editor of the Proceedings, presented a short c. Savings Account 13.24 synopsis of this year's edition and then moved that $500 be appropriated Total Interest 381.08 381.08 for editorial assistance and $120 for travel during the preparation of Volume 38. The motion willbe voted on inthe Second Business Meeting. TOTAL INCOME $10,562.38 (The motion was seconded.) 2 Arkansas Academy of Science Proceedings, Vol. XXXVIII,1984 http://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol38/iss1/1 4 Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science, Vol. 38 [1984], Art. 1 Dr.John Rickett, Editor of the Newsletter, reported that two edi- The motions, made at the First Business Meeting, concerning fund- tions ofthe Newsletter will again be published next year. He moved ing were passed. These included the appropriations for that $335 be appropriated for the Newsletter in 1984-85. The motion was seconded. It will be voted on in the Second Business Meeting. Junior Academy of Science Arkansas Science Fair Association The Nominating Committee presented the following candidates for Science Talent Search office: Proceedings - Newsletter For Vice President: Dr. Ed Bacon UAM- Dr. Gary Tucker ATU TomPalko reported that 108 papers had been submitted for the Junior - Science and Humanities Symposium. Fifteen were read and five won For Secretary: Dr. Walt Godwin UAM a trip to the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. John Peck, Chairman of the Arkansas Science Talent Search, reported Gary Heidt reported that the Undergraduate Awards has been wonby that first prize in the 1984 Search had been won by Deborah Renay - Fisher ofSheridan and the second place prize by Jon Anthony Daven- Robert Roundtree UALR - port ofWhite Hall. It was moved that the Academy continue to pro- Comparative Study of the DivingPhysiology ofReptiles vide $35 for first prize and $30 for second prize for the 1985 Search. - - The motion was seconded. It will be voted on in the Second Business William Bednar UAF Irradiation of Dienes Meeting. Ballots were distributed for the vote for the offices of Vice Presi- Leo Paulissen, Chairman ofthe Committee on Endowments, reported dent and Secretary. Those elected were lhat initialcontacts had been made with potential contributors and that - the committee was optimistic that some funding was forthcoming. Ef- Vice President- Edmond Bacon forts will be made to cover the state at a later date. Secretary Walt Godwin Marie Arthur, Director of the Junior Academy, reported that interest The Meeting Site Committee recommended Ouachita Baptist Univer- had increased in the Junior Academy and thus the number of regions sity as the site for the 1986 meeting since OBU willbe celebrating their had been increased from four to eight.