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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1972

Page

5

Skull discovery may upend evolution theories in Kenya

Kenyan scientist Richard Leakey announced an almost complete 25 million year old skull and two leg bones found east of Lake Rudolf, Kenya. He said the find challenges the idea that Homo sapiens evolved from Australopithecus and may force a major rethink of human origins. Glynn Isaac of UC Berkeley co-led the East Rudull expedition.

Washington Thursay Richard Leakey Leakey Olduvai Gorge Tanzania Mary Leakey Louis B. Leakey National Geographic Society National Museums of Kenya London East Rudull Lake Rudolf Glynn Isaac University of California At Berkeley

Brandt Announces East German Children to West

Bonn Germany AP Chancellor Willy Brandt announced that 308 East German children aged 12 to 18 will join their parents in the West as the first outcome of a new treaty to end the cold war between West and East Germany. He said more would follow as the two states pledge cooperation and peace.

Bonn Germany Willy Brandt West East Germany Brandt Michael Kohl Nixon

Protesters clash with police after Nixon win in Berkeley

About 400 torch bearing demonstrators march near the University of California protesting Nixon's victory and the Vietnam War. Police report windows smashed at banks, auto firms, a theater and other shops along Shattuck and Telegraph. no injuries or arrests reported. Bricks, bottles, and wood chunks caused damage as police kept the crowd moving.

Berkeley Calif University of California Nixon Shattuck and Telegraph

Generous George Overlords All In Whack Card Game

In a tense bridge hand, Generous George dominates the play as North spots him six, West opens with king, and the table balances squeezes and finesses. Spades and diamonds shift, with a decisive endgame hinging on the queen and remaining aces.

George North West

Noted Bridge Play Sparks Favorable Slam

In a club game George assesses six clubs and six no trump as risky yet promising. He smiles at West and keeps the lead, winning the first trick and continuing with five clubs. East drops a diamond and the slam unfolds, prompting West to praise the generosity of the play.

George West

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