Signals for Survival III Health Fair Planned at Lindale Plaza
Plan for a community health fair sponsored by St. Luke's and Mercy Hospital auxiliaries runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lindale Plaza mals. Over 30 Linn County health organizations will offer free exhibits and life saving information. The Cedar Rapids air ambulance helicopter will be on display at 1 p.m. outside the mall.
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St. Luke’s and Mercy Hospital
Lindale Plaza
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Air Ambulance
Dear Abby Letters On Cruel School Practices And Relationships
A reader recalls cruel gym class captain pickers and recalls humiliation as a child. Abby responds about the lasting pain of exclusion and urges awareness among teachers about hurtful practices.
How to Raise Kids Curiosity first step toward learning
Dr Walter Black outlines curiosity as the crucial driver of learning in children. He explains that sensory experience and repetition build knowledge, urges patience with mistakes, and suggests practical ways to foster exploration, reading, and sustained interest without overprotection.
Hester to Speak in Ames at World Food Institute Lecture
James M. Hester rector of the United Nations University in Tokyo will give the fourth annual World Food Institute lecture at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Sun Room Memorial Union Iowa State University. Sponsored by the World Food Institute of Iowa State University the 1972 founded program focuses on world food problems and will cover Developing Role of the United Nations University.
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Ames
James M. Hester
United Nations University
Tokyo
World Food Institute
Memorial Union
Iowa State University
Hester
Rebecca Davidson Showers Honored at Trinity Shower
A Sunday shower at Trinity United Methodist Church honored Rebecca Davidson, May 19 bride-elect of Douglas Chester. Hosts included Mrs LeRoy Turner and Mrs Dale Kimball among about 100 guests. Parents are Mr and Mrs William D Davidson and Mr and Mrs Eddie Chester. A separate shower honored Cindy McMillen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McMillen, with host Monica Kuda and Janet Kuda. McMillen to wed Dan Kuda on May 5.
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Trinity United Methodist Church
Rebecca Davidson
Douglas Chester
Mmes
LeRoy Turner
Dale Kimball
C.A. Fox
William D. Davidson
Hillside Drive
Eddie Chester
Marion
Cindy McMillen
Frank McMillen
16Th St
Monica Kuda
Williams Blvd
Janet Kuda
Miss McMillen
Dan Kuda
William Kuda
Williams Boulevard
Hair Dryer List Offered By UPI CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a free list of hair dryers containing asbestos. Consumers unable to reach agency lines can obtain the list by writing to Hair Dryers, CPSC, Washington DC 20207.
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Washington
UPI
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, D.C
Facts From A Curious World In 1916 Provence II Sinks
In 1916 the French cruiser Provence II sank in the Mediterranean with 3100 fatalities. The tiny seahorse swims upright, and camels can endure long dry spells. A guinea pig is a rodent, not a pig. There are about 100 flea species.
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Provence II
Mediterranean
Health Experts Question Lincoln Marfan Theory
University of Iowa Health News Service reports that some researchers suspect Abraham Lincoln had Marfan's syndrome based on his tall lanky frame and skeletal traits. Experts caution diagnosing posthumously while noting autosomal dominant inheritance and potential heart and vessel complications.
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University of Iowa Health News Service
Abraham Lincoln
Marfan
Marian
Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
One-time treatment aims to halt tooth decay
National Institute of Dental Research researchers at Forsyth Dental Center in Boston report a mutant streptococcus mutans strain that sticks to teeth but makes less acid, offering life long protection against cavities. Tests in rats show promising results with future plans for monkeys and humans.
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Washington
UPI
National Institute of Dental Research
National Institutes of Health
Institute
Jeffrey Hillman
Forsyth Dental Center
Boston
John Wayne Defends Image on ABC TV Interview
John Wayne says on ABC TV that his tough guy persona matches his real nature. He admits enjoying drink and women and notes being softer with some women and tougher on himself at times.
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John Wayne
ABCTV
Hollywood
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James Hester
University Center
Auto Mart
Cedar Rapids
Ielas
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Gazette
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Marfan’s
Hans Zellweger
University of Iowa
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U of I
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America
Modern Woodmen OF America
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Rock Island
Ilinois
Merton H. Krumrei
FIC
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