Discovery of Significant New Fossil Revealed
ATLANTA RP The second International Congress of Primatology announced a new fossil jaw from a gigantopithecus dating to the Middle Pliocene about five to ten million years ago. Dr. Elwyn Simons of Yale and Dr. S R Chopra of Panjab University India presented the find, signaling humanoid tendencies and marking a rare Old World fossil from the period.
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Jawbone Discovery Near Bilaspur Shifts Ape Size Bounds
A rare mandible, the most complete ape lower jawbone found in Europe or Asia from tertiary rocks since 1876, was uncovered about 30 miles north of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh. Discovered by the Simons-Chopra field party led by Grant Meyer of Yale, the Dhok Pathan formation jaw implies a larger ape than most modern gorillas. The Chandigarh Yale project, backed by the National Science Foundation and Smithsonian, operates in the Himalayas with Simons, Yale Paleontology professor and Peabody Museum curator, directing research.
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Imelda Marcos Receives Gift Album From Ferdinand Marcos
In Manila the First Lady Imelda Marcos received a birthday gift a recording titled How Can I Thank You with lyrics written by President Ferdinand Marcos.
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Disaster Averted by Gas Truck Driver Action
In Charlevoix Michigan an escaped gasoline trailer of 4400 gallons was steered by its tractor driver Doug McDougal to a wooded area along Lake Michigan after breaking loose on US 131. The tractor guided the runaway load and the resulting explosion was contained within two hours with no injuries reported.
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Bandits Let Victim Pick His Own Spot
Two young bandits robbed a motel night clerk in Tifton Georgia taking 453 dollars and asked where he would prefer to be locked up. The clerk chose a closet with an inside lock and the men locked themselves in.
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Book on State Dept Notes Rusk's Success
Washington based veteran correspondent John P. Leacocas profiles Dean Rusk in Fires in the In-Basket noting his seven year tenure, restrained stance, and personal style. The book argues his strengths and faults, presenting a detailed look at State Department operations and its relations with agencies, the press, and the presidency.
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