Largest ancient synagogue found in Sardis Turkey
American archaeologists report the Sardis synagogue in western Turkey as the largest known ancient synagogue outside Israel dating to the second century A.D. The building, rebuilt around 400 A.D., sits in Sardis central market, with excavations by Harvard and Cornell teams since 1958 uncovering Greek and Hebrew inscriptions and Judaic symbols.
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Izmir
Turkey
Israel
Sardis
Asher Ovadiah
Department of Classical Studies
University of Tel Aviv
Asia Minor
Ovadiah
Jerusalem
Harvard
Cornell
Cerebral Palsy Victim Invents Helping Devices
James W. Fee, a 23 year old University of Kentucky graduate born with cerebral palsy, has invented a device translating scrawled writing into legible characters. He filed for a patent, with a manufacturer showing interest, and works with Dr. Fred Harris at the University of Washington on rehabilitating multiple handicapped children. Their theory centers on feedback enabling limb control, and early trials have yielded walking improvements for two children.
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Lexington. Ky
University of Kentucky
James W. Fee
Fee
New York
Pratt Institute
Northwestern University
Fred Harris
University of Washington
Seattle
Harris
Lexington
Dear Abby Advice and Funeral Home Hairdresser Incident
Dear Abby column excerpt shows readers questions about spouse weight pressures and a funeral home hairdresser seeking service at a family funeral. The letter mentions a wife described as overweight and a husband’s request for drastic weight loss. It also includes a questionable offer of money and a hairdresser attending a mother's funeral.
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AIR Force
Quili
Abby
Parking Woes in Moscow Spur Garage Coops Ahead
In Moscow, winter snow and limited parking push residents to seek protected spots as street parking is easy but private garages are scarce. Garage cooperatives form, now costing around 1200 rubles to join with reported spaces trading up to 5000 rubles, amid fears cars harm children and clog courtyards. Some owners prepare cars for harsh winters by draining radiators and storing cars in backyards.
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Moscow
United States
Heroin Addict Population Estimates and Demand in U S
The heroin addict population in the United States is estimated at 559000 people with about half located in New York City. Annual heroin consumption to satisfy U S demand is about 10 to 12 tons.
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U.S
New York City
United States
Big Mouth Senior Citizen Seeks Marriage Guidance
A San Diego reader writes about a strained marriage and a desire to convince her husband she is satisfied. She notes a long, complicated history and a decision to reserve something about the union. The letter, marked confidential, appears from a local etiquette or advice column.
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Big Mouth
Willj Clly
San Diego
Calif
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