Church alienating Catholics says priest and author
In Chicago AP report Andrew Greeley argues the US Catholic Church loses billions as contributions lag inflation and laity feel alienated. He cites 1984 potential gifts and calls for greater laity influence while acknowledging declines tied to shifting teachings and better church communication.
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Chicago
United States
Andrew Greeley
Ind
Greeley
Vatican
U.S
Joy Clough
Archdiocese of
Morning blood clots link to early heart attack risk
Boston AP reports that blood platelets clot more between 6 and 9 a.m., potentially explaining why heart attacks peak in the morning. Researchers led by Geoffrey H. Tofler and James E. Muller connect morning coagulation to sympathetic activation, suggesting an evolutionary advantage for rapid clotting upon waking.
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Boston
James E. Muller
Harvard Medical School
Muller
Colleagues
Geoffrey H. Tofler
Tiger Shark Record Record Discussed by Texas Biologist
Clarence Beezley of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department notes a tiger shark record of 1 010 pounds set in 1983. He mentions a Tuesday telephone interview describing the moment when a wire removal could have injured crewmen, and Simmons' father expressed fear during the operation.
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Houston
Galveston
Larry Simmons Jr
Katy
Simmons
Clarence Beezley
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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