Earliest Kenyan skull reshapes view of human origins
Richard Leakey reports a 2.6 million year old skull found in Kenya, suggesting a longer human lineage than once believed. The specimen, embedded in dated volcanic ash, has leg bones similar to modern humans and an 800 cc brain, challenging Australopithecus as an ancestor and implying a near modern, durable species despite ancient differences.
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Mankind
Kenya
Richard Leakey
Louis S. B. Leakey
Java
Peking
Potatoes Suckered Into Birth Defect Debate
British scientists probe whether discolored blighted potatoes could cause birth defects such as spinal bifida and anencephaly. Dr James Renwick linked regional potato blight to higher defect rates, prompting a government urgent study and calls to discard damaged potatoes and trim affected portions.
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James Renwick
London
School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
British Health Department
Renwick
Keith Joseph
Health Department
Food price rise spurs more crimes and odd meals
Americans from Maine to California seek bargains as meat costs climb while rustling and poaching spread. Indiana police hunt 154 stolen pigs worth 10000, California deer poaching rises, Washington DC fish sale draws crowds, Florida women pick truck farms for 10 cents a pound, California lawmakers propose soy beans as meat substitute, Bow Wow Tacos appear, Consumers Supermarkets to shut for meat price protest, horsemeat sold briefly amid shortages.
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Washington, D.C
California
Associated Press
Maine
Indiana
Department of Fish and Game
Washington, DS
Florida
Willie Brown
San Francisco
Laurie Lutz
Leslie Scherbert
Portland
Ore
Public Housing Tenants Criticize Manitoba Efforts in Brandon
Architects and contractors handling low rental housing in Manitoba faced sharp scrutiny at a Brandon seminar organized by Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corp. Delegates, about 40 of 125 tenants, complained of poor construction and unsuitable site choices while urging reforms to allow tenants to buy their units.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corp
Tvho
Central Mortgage and Housing Corp
Mackling Attacks Federal Offer on Legal Aid Funds
Manitoba Attorney-General A H Mackling criticized Ottawa for a tokenism claim despite an agreement ensuring about 550000 in yearly federal grants. The plan covers 50 cents per capita or 90 percent of criminal legal aid costs and 5 cents per capita or 90 percent of criminal injuries compensation, retroactive to Jan 1 1973, with Manitoba arguing the 90 percent cap is meaningless given per capita ceilings.
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A. H H. Mackling
Manitoba
Mackling
Otto Lang
Butter Prices Rise Across Major Supermarkets
The Canadian Dairy Commission uplifted butter prices by three cents per pound, with wholesale and retail hikes seen at Winnipeg dairies. Dominion Stores boosted butter to 80 cents per pound from 77, while skim milk powder prices rose and cheddar cheese held steady at most outlets. Modern Dairies Ltd increased skim milk powder by six cents per pound.
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Severa Munupey Dautico Aun
Canadian Dairy Commission
Winnipeg Dairies
Dominion Stores Ltd
Modern Dairies Ltd
Safety Packaging Rules Move to Child Resistant Containers
Consumer Affairs Minister Herb Gray announced cabinet amendments to hazardous products regulations requiring after January 1 liquid drain cleaners and petroleum solvent furniture polishes to be sold in child resistant packaging. Manufacturers may use conventional closures if clearly labeled for households without children. warnings already appear on labels. Waves Measured Scientists recorded Lake Ontario waves as high as feet, noting notable surge activity.
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Herb Gray
Manitoba Finds Low Heavy Metal Levels in Soils
Dr M A Zwarich of the University of Manitoba reports that natural heavy metal levels in Manitoba soils are low and no buildup occurs despite agricultural chemical use. Lead remains elevated only near highways and Winnipeg, with most contamination confined to roadside ditches. The MERC discussion highlighted a $200,000 national grant supporting 95 environmental projects and ongoing studies on metals in plants grown in sludge-amended soils.
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M. A. Zwarich
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Zwarich
MERC
University College
Winnipeg
Canada
2Warich
Bible Is Still The Best Seller Worldwide
The Canadian Bible Society reports unprecedented global circulation in 1972 with 108000 Bibles in Canada and over 300000 New Testaments plus 2.5 million scripture portions. 33000 Bibles or Testaments in 76 languages, and 7000 Braille or taped scriptures for the blind. The society funded 860000 dollars overseas for translation printing and distribution.
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The
Canadian Bible Society
Canada
Society
Bible Society
Kenneth MacMillan
Bible Societies
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Lake
Ontario
Macgregor Herald
MacGregor
United States
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Dr. Zwarich
Manitoba Environmental
McLaren
Rupert
Lord Jesus Christ
Jim Webb
Man
NEW Dawn
Calgary Alberta
Norma Erickson
Meg Bradley
Peg Young
Robyn Bradley
Austin Community Hall
Youth For Christ
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