Doctors Plan Autopsy Of Egyptian Mummy
In Philadelphia AP reports seven doctors at the University of Pennsylvania Museum will autopsy an ordinary Egyptian mummy to study ancient cancer, hepatitis, syphilis, and air pollution. They will unwrap and post mortem examine as for a living patient to compare disease patterns with modern times.
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Philadelphia
Physical Anthropology Laboratory
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Martin Mandell
Egypt
Michael Zimmerman
Demonstrations taper off across country
Protests against new U.S. moves in Vietnam wind down after five days of nationwide action. Organizers called for a five minute silent vigil on college campuses as arrests and scattered violence marked the final day of demonstrations. Notable events included vigils and marches at Kent State, Stanford, Berkeley, San Francisco State, San Jose State, Northwestern and Madison, with small gatherings in Mountain Home, Idaho, and other sites. Dr. Herschel H. Hobbs, Oklahoma City Baptist leader, announced retirement from the pastorate effective January 1 while continuing ministry and preaching duties.
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Oklahoma
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First Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Dr. Hobbs
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Stanford University
University of California At Berkeley
San Francisco State College
San Jose State College
Northwestern University
Evanston
Selective Service
Madison
Wis
Nixon
Mountain Home
Idaho
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Owl Creek Church Revival Starts At Owl Creek Church Of God
Rev Gifford Petrol will lead a revival at Owl Creek Church of God three miles north of Stonewall. The revival began Sunday and continues through May 21 with nightly services at 7 pm. Special singing planned each night. Pastor C. Couper leads the Owl Creek church.
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Gifford
Owl Creek Church
Be. C. Couper
Republicans Plan Poll Watching Move
Washington AP reports key Republican strategists are setting up a nationwide poll watching system to deter alleged voting irregularities ahead of the presidential election. Murray Chotiner leads the effort, focusing on areas with strong Democratic organization including Cook County Missouri East St Louis New Jersey Indiana Kentucky Texas and New Mexico.
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Murray Choliner
Nixon
Chotiner
Cook County
J. Louis, Mo
East St. Tl
New Jersey
Indiana
Kentucky
Texas
New Mexico
Two Good Orators Somerset Pa National Legion Contest Winner
Dan L. Webster won the American Legion oratorical contest in Somerset Pennsylvania. He received a gold medal and a $25 savings bond as prizes.
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Somerset, Pa
American Legion
Dan L. Webster
Webster
Daniel Webster
U.S
Jes
Cemetery to Erect Memorial Day Flags at Rosedale
The Rosedale Cemetery Commission will raise 2 x 3 flags on veterans' graves from Saturday May 27 through Tuesday May 30. Flags will be higher quality with a metal standard and spread eagle finial. A one time $1 tax is charged for flag and service. after payment, flags will be raised each Memorial Day and perhaps Veterans Day. Families may contact Ed Gwin at Gwin's Rexall Drug Store to provide the deceased's name.
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Rosedale Cemetery
Uns
Joe Gifford
Cemetery Commission
Ed Gwin
Gwin
Rex All Drug Store
East Main
Mosquitoes Targeted by Tiny Parasitic Worms
Government scientists report a breakthrough in mosquito control using nematodes that infect larvae. Field tests by USDA linked groups in El Salvador and WHO programs in Taiwan and Thailand show promise without chemicals. A low cost mass production method for the species Reesimermis niélseni is highlighted.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S. Public Health Service
el Salvador
World Health Organization
Taiwan
Thailand
Reesimermis Niélseni
Agricultural Research
USDA
Big Thicket Holds Rare Scientific Interest and Turbulent Battle
The Big Thicket in Southeast Texas, a three million acre habitat with eight ecological systems, draws scientists and lovers alike while fueling violent politics between lumber interests and dog people who hunt there. Bills in Congress seek a 100000 to 106000 acre park, yet logging, land claims, and river bottom preserves complicate preservation. Geraldine Watson notes the area’s botanical richness and the need to protect habitat and history amid ongoing contention.
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Texas
Houston
Jack Giberson
Texas General Land Office
I. C. Eason
Grand Canyon
Congress
Ollie Crawford
Jasper
National Park Service
Neches River
Bob Eckhardt
Geraldine Watson
Silsbee
Geraldine
Village Creek
Edmondson Gains New County Support for Senate Bid
Congressman Ed Edmondson announced Saturday that committees backing his U.S. Senate candidacy have formed in eight more counties, increasing the total number of counties with such organizations.
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Oklahoma City
Ed Edmondson
U.S
Looking Around With Sid Hathaway
Canada faces a birth rate dip described as likely temporary as surveys show changes in family timing. Women once had two children early in marriage but now delay and then have four or five. In England John Mackelston ran for Village Council with the slogan Don’t vote for me. It was a complete success. He didn’t get a single vote. In Miami Elizabeth Lightbourn living alone suffered a stroke as Engine Co. 10 arrived for safety checks, was rushed to hospital and rested comfortably. A Los Angeles switchboard operator with 59 parking violations spent eight days in jail. Judge Loren Miller fined her 570. The page includes a large crossword with clues and answers ranging across common words and general knowledge.
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Canada
al Stretton
England
John Mackelston
Miami
Elizabeth Lightbourn
Engine Co
Los Angeles
Loren Miller
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