European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 29, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12 the stars and stripes wednesday August 29,1990 porn something to turn your nose up at from wire reports thai stench wafting from the sweaty and urn washed May be body odor to you. But to a Philadelphia chemist its the result of 3-Methyl-2-Hexc Noil acid. George Priti a scientist at the Moncla chemical senses Center said that he and his Laboratory team have isolated and identified for the first time the chemical basis for underarm odor. The 3-Melhyl-2-Hcxcnoic acid. Was identified Priti said after collecting sweat from the underarms of male volunteers who wore pads for 24 hours to absorb the stuff. Quot there were three dozen compounds isolated that can be odoriferous Quot said Priti. A we picked this one because it seemed to have the most odor based on seven noses in the  Priti said the compound has strange properties. Some people about 5 percent of the population he said cannot even detect the odor. Others say it offends but Only faintly. Preti said the chemistry that results in body odor starts with secretions from a gland called the apocrine. This gland is most common in the armpit but is also present in the Groin and in the breast. A its Only known purpose is apparently to create scent Quot ,. Two types of skin bacteria that live in the armpit feast on the apr cinc secretions and then give out several dozen compounds. Ope of them is 3-Mcthyl-2-Hcxenoic acid Preti said that studies by dermatologists show that a microorganism called Lipophilic dish thyroids produces a the strongest and most pungent  about 90 percent fall men have this bacteria in their armpits but it is present in Only about 67 percent of women lie said. And women he said produce a Milder underarm odor. Preti said fragrance manufacturers Are interested in obtaining the 3-Methyl-2-Hexenoic formula so they will have an actual chemical example of whal causes body odor. The a companies can then test chemical formulas and develop deodorant ingredients that More effectively Block the natural odor of underarm sweat he said. Pres cent a Retreat even former presidents Are not immune from slumps in the real estate Market. Richard and Pat Nixon have had to drop the asking Price for their seven bedroom House located in Saddle River . They Are now asking $2.9 million Down from s3.25 million according to the Star Ledger of Newark the House on a wooded 4-acre. Lot. Has been on the Market since May. Should the new Price fetch a buyer the Nixon will still come out ahead. They bought it for $1.25 million in 1981. Its amenities include a wine cellar his and hers bathrooms in the master bedroom a Wing for staff or Nixon Sinatra guests a lighted Tennis court a swimming Pool and a Cabana with dressing rooms and Kitchenette. The Nixon Are planning to move to a three bed room condominium in nearby Park Ridge. Star spangled advocate Frank Sinatra says he a no fan of Irish Singer Sinead of Connor who refused to perform at a concert in Holmdel ., if the National Anthem was played. I a she should leave the country. Her behaviour is unforgivable. For her Sake wed better never meet Quot Sinatra told an audience at the Garden state arts Center. The Hoboken natives remarks Drew thunderous applause., of Connor Best known for her hit a nothing compares 2 a Quot and her nearly shaved head threatened to walk out on an audience of 9,000 if a the Star spangled banners was played at the Center As it is before every show. Fearing trouble if the concert did no to go on the centers staff relented. But of Connor wont be allowed Back said Center official George Zilocchi. Of Connor said she opposed the playing of any National Anthem before her concerts. �?o1 done to Sec what anthems have to do with me or my music or my fans a she said. Beauty rides the rails the 50 women competing to be miss America 1991 arrived in Atlantic City ., Early this week by train for the first time since 1939. A since it was my first train ride 1 was quite excited Quot miss Indiana Brenda Alyce Bassett said As the pageant began its two week 70th anniversary Celebration. The contestants arrival differed from past years when competitors came by plane and car at staggered times. Pageant director Leonard Horn said the pageant returned to train travel to commemorate the anniversary of the program which began in 1921. The women will  week rehearsing for next weeks show plus practising individual talents. The finals Are scheduled sept. 8, the Winner will succeed miss America 1990, Deb Bye Turner and win a $35,000 scholarship. Milking the clothing Market forget Leopard. Think Holstein. Finally there a sportswear for the cow conscious. The milk advisory Board in South san Francisco is introducing leotards shorts and other clothing adorned with the likeness of the Holstein milk cows Black and White splotches. Holsteins a and All things co like a Are hot retailers say. A people love cows Quot said Connie Begg of  Mae inc. The san Francisco manufacturer that s producing the garments. The advisory Board views the promotion strictly As a Way of pushing milk not clothes. Each item carries a tag telling the Bovine buyer a this garment is patterned after the unique markings of the Holstein Dairy cow a to remind you that milk does a body . Cow print leotards and shorts showed up earlier this year on billboards advertising extra Light milk. The ads prompted inquiries from people wanting cow print clothing said Adri Boudewyn of the milk advisory Board. The clothing items include $12,50 to shirts with the advisory boards logo and $19 Black and White leotards. Facing a tide of controversy Duke Kahanamoku considered the father of Modem surfing is being honoured with a statue on Honolulu. But instead of facing his beloved Ocean his likeness beckons tourists on the Shore. The 100th anniversary of Kahanamoku birth was marked last week with the dedication of a statue in Waikiki. Kahanamoku was bom in Waikiki in 1890 and died there in 1968. He fashioned Long boards and set out with his friends to ride the gentle Waves of Waikiki As Well As the big Breakers around the Island. Kahanamoku also brought surfing to the Mainland. Historians report he Rode a Redwood surfboard near a popular pier in Venice calif., in the first decade of the Century. The statue by Jan Fisher is located at Kuhio Beach Park but its placement started a controversy when the City wanted  Inland instead of toward the Ocean. Family members say the Duke never would have wanted it that Way As his life revolved around the water. Officials however said tourists  want to face the Back of a statue so they placed it facing land. Mother Teresa honoured Pope John Paul ii remembered Mother Teresa a 80th birthday monday with a Telegram of Heartfelt wishes and a special Blessing for the woman in Calcutta who cares a for All gods  John Paul accepted the Yugoslavia born nuns resignation last Spring for health reasons. Her successor is expected to be announced soon in Calcutta where she leads the missionaries of Charity the order she founded 40 years ago to help the abandoned in one of the Indian City a slums. Mother Teresa in december Mother Teresa had a pacemaker installed following her recovery from a heart attack. Her health has prevented the Nobel peace prize Winner from visiting the orders missions around the world that assist the sick and dying. Editors note Abby is on a two week vacation. Following is a selection of some1 of her favorite past letters dear All by my husband and 1 Are in the Carpel business. We do Beautiful work and our prices arc right. When so called a friends Quot show us Carpel they have installed in their Homes which they bought somewhere else and they ask us what we think of it what should we sat they even have the nerve to Tell us How much they paid for it nine times out of 10 it is a poor Job of installation and they paid too much. I a luvs Tell them the truth. My.  says that 1 should never Knock the Competition regardless otherwise it will sound like sour grapes. These same people never even let us give them an estimate 1 say Why should we consider their feelings if they done to consider ours what do you think a carpet people far people i think your husband is right. And the same goes for people in the jewelry business furniture business fur business and every other kind of business. Dear Abby i am a 53-year-old Man who is very much in love with a 22-year-old girl. 1 know you think in a crazy but this girl really loves me. She even broke up with a Young Good looking Man just for me. She worked for me Tor a Short time but we did no to want any talk around the place so i had her quit. My problem is my wife. She wont give me a divorce. Our children Are grown and 1 offered my wife a ver it a Good settlement which she refused. Abby my Girlfriend is the sweetest most unspoiled irl in the world. She is just the opposite of my wife the appreciates every Little thing in be Given her Quot like a Small inexpensive car some clothes and taking care of her Mother s Hospital Bill. 1 would gladly give up my last dime to be free to marry this girl. How can 1 m my wife to give in Quot a Long islander i dear islander make her a better offer. She might Surprise you. But done to give up your last dime for your Freedom because that a Sweet unspoiled girl Quot might also Surprise you and disappear when she discovers you re broke. Deai Abby i think it was very considerate of that hairy husband to shave his Chest for his wife. My husband is As hairy As an ape and refuses to do anything about it. We sleep spoon fashion with me in front and sometimes i just about go crazy when his big hairy Chest heaves up and Down and tickles my shoulders and Back a in rhythm yet i know just How that lady must have Felt. A tickled Pink dear Abby a while Back you had a letter from a woman who made her husband shave his Chest. She must be screwy. And any Man who would let his wife talk him into it must be screwy too.1 have a very hairy Chest which i  shave of any amount of Money. I sleep Only in Panama Bottom and my wife says shed rather feel my hairy Chev against her Cheek than the Collar of a Mink coat. A hairy and Haf m y uni a Sal press Syndicate