Inheritance hinges on release from mental hospital
Gregory Shaddy, 20, stands to inherit $180000 from his parents if released this week from Larned State Hospital. He was acquitted by reason of insanity in a 1976 murder case. a Tuesday hearing challenges his release as prosecutors argue he remains dangerous.
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DNA research risks and hopes cited by Brown professors
Brown University professors warn recombinant DNA work could pose dangers yet may unlock cancer cures and inexpensive insulin. Susan Gerbi notes potential to reach cancer genes and bacterial insulin production, while Sumner Twiss cites unclear risks and mentions a new lab to prevent gene release.
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Voters decide on Miami Dade gay rights ordinance repeal
Religious leaders unite against the ordinance as Anita Bryant foes campaigned. Voters will decide Tuesday on repeal of a law banning discrimination based on sexual or affectional preference. The Miami Herald urged repeal while Miami News supported repeal. Florida GOP backing repeal. Dade Dems favored retention.
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Daytona Beach
Democratic Party
Taste of the Big Apple festival draws thousands in Central Park
About 400000 New Yorkers and visitors sampled fare from over 60 city restaurants at Central Park for the second annual Taste of the Big Apple. Food ranged from Nathan's hot dogs to Sardi's pasta, paid with 25 cent Apple Script chits in $5 books.
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New York
UPI
Central Park
study finds solo police patrols safer and more efficient
A 1975 76 Police Foundation study in San Diego reports officers patrolling alone have better safety records fewer arrests issues and fewer citizen complaints. The patrol car pairing debate is framed as emotionally charged with mixed views across cities and experience levels.
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UPI
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Police Foundation
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Patrick Murphy
Joseph Lewis
Lewis
Texan nudist club touts family focus and plans
Cedar Hill based DFW Nudist Retreat markets itself as a family nudist camp with rules like no drugs no minors without parent or guardian and no clothes. Founder Jay Estes outlines aims for a clubhouse pool race track baseball diamond and a mobile home park while 100 families have joined at 125 each hoping to reach 1000 memberships.
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Cedar Hill, Tex
UPI
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Estes
Dallas
Estes’ Club
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Shiloh Downs
KU professor writes two volume history of women composers
University of Kansas music professor Miriam Stewart Green is compiling a two volume history of women composers to counter lifelong obscurity. She began eight years ago and aims to finish with biographies and translations to aid recital planners. She notes women faced publication barriers and often used men names or initials. Green highlights early women in baroque ornament notation and a 1098 born German woman as an illuminator of sacred texts.
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Sandstorm treatment questioned in murder case
The Kansas chapter ACLU says serious questions arise about Judge James Hope's handling of Milda Sandstrom, accused of murdering her husband Thad Sandstrom. The judge denied state funded counsel and access to jointly owned assets, prompting calls of unequal protection and concern for women’s rights.
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UPI
Kansas
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Thad Sandstrom
Shawnee County
James Hope
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