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JULY 26, 1993 VOL. 142 NO. 4

PUBLISHER'S LETTER 4

LETTERS 8

THE WEEK 15

MILESTONES 21

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COVER: The Great Flood of '93

In extent and damage, the Mississippi-Missouri inundation may be the all-time U.S. monster, but Midwesterners bear up with good humor and resilience -- though also with aching backs.

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Dams and Levees: A mixed blessing

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After the Deluge: The potential for disease

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SCIENCE: Gayness in the Genes

Strong evidence emerges that homosexuality is inherited

38

Terrible Choice: Will families want to abort gay babies?

40

THE MILITARY: No End in Sight

A gay compromise looms, but the fighting isn't over

41

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