Sleep Lab Studies Insomniacs At Baylor Hospital
At Baylor University Medical Center in Houston a sleep laboratory run with NASA funding monitors insomniacs using EEG and other equipment to map brain activity during attempts to sleep. Lester Jordan, a 26 year old volunteer, helps researchers test how drugs and therapies affect REM sleep and overall rest as doctors explore nonbarbiturate options and mild tranquilizers to improve sleep durability.
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Forgata
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Famed Methodist Hospital
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Aix
Hig
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Annals of
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Pywoman Falls Church
Anthony Kales
Ucla Sleep Research and Treatment Facility
California
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Baylor Group
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Frost
Baylor
Kales
We Are Jesus People Says Cross Country Cross Bearer
In New York onlookers watch Rev. Arthur Blessitt carry a 105 pound cross on a 3500 mile trek from Los Angeles to Washington. He preaches at rallies, meets converts, and speaks of an awakening while plans to reach D C by July 18 for a march for Christ.
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Arthur Blessitt
Los Angeles
Washington, D. C
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Washington
America
Tne
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Hollywood
Ihrug
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Mark
Luke
John
Jesus
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Ind
Christ
Washington Monument
Capitol
Southern Baptist Convention
Dandelion Wine Maker Offers Odd Safety Advice
An item from St. Charles describes a vile liquid brewed with dandelion roots and ginger and questions whether it should be bottled or discarded. It notes concerns about smell, safety, and possible misuse, with references to a letter urging aging and caution.
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St, Charles
L. Proti’s
Maine
St. Charles
Banner-News
Johnny Cash Renounces Nude Scene in Gunfight Film
Johnny Cash insisted on changing a bedroom nude scene with Karen Black during filming of A Gunfight in Santa Fe and Spain. He argued it would conflict with his hymn record and TV persona, leading producers to keep Black clothed. Cash described cinema today as filled with offensive language and recalled his early cotton-picking days with modest pay.
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Bob Thomas
Associated Press
Hollywood
Johnny Cash
Santa Fe
N.M
Spain
Cash
Karen Black
Miss Black
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Hal
Bloom
Karen
June Tove
Johny Cash
Kirk Douglas
Byrd Demands Probe Over Viet Cages Report
Sen. Robert Byrd called for an investigation into reports of tiger cages and prisoner abuse at Con Son prison in South Vietnam. He urged withdrawal of U.S. aid contributing to conditions and pressure on Hanoi for humane treatment of U.S. POWs, aligning with a broader push for inquiry after visiting officials described harsh confinement and mistreatment.
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Nixon
Senate
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Robert C. Byrd
Congressional Committee
Gon Son
West
Ionica
Anere
Byrd
Cambodia
Augustus F. Hawkins
D-' Calif
William R. Anderson
D-Tenn
Geneva
International
Ichord Fails District, His Opponent Says
Clyde Wilson of Columbia accuses Democratic Rep. Richard H. Ichord of failing to help Missouri's 8th District during his 10 years in Congress. He cites per capita federal spending in 1987 for Missouri and the 8th District and Dent County as evidence of underrepresentation. Wilson spoke at an International Ladies Garment Workers Union meeting.
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Salem
Clyde Wilson
Columbia
Congress
Wilson
Richard H. Schord
Missouri
Dent Com. P
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Vanderbilt leaves large bequest to university and others
New York AP reports Harold S. Vanderbilt, noted yachtsman and railroad financier, left 41 million dollars to Vanderbilt University and 9 million to other institutions. Harvard University received about 5.6 million with 1 million to its medical school. Vanderbilt was an alumnus of Harvard.
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Vanderbilt
NEW York
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
Harvard University
Harvard
Governor To Open Apollo 11 Display in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY Apello 01. Apollo 11 capsule arrives for a four day display on the north side of the Capitol July 17 to 20 with a 9 30 a m ribbon cutting and public hours 10 a m to 8 p m. The exhibit travels Missouri while the capsule marks one year since launch and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing. The van carrying the capsule lunar rock and related items arrives July 18 for the event orchestrated by Governor Warren E Heames.
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Jefferson City
Earth
Capitol
Warren E. Heames
Cape Kennedy
Missouri
Michael Collins
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E
Buzz) ‘Aldrin Jr
Navy Lieutenant Barnes Serving In Mekong Delta
Lieutenant (junior grade) Lawrence M. Barnes Jr. of Mexico Missouri is serving with Strike Assault Boat Squadron 20 in the Mekong Delta Vietnam. He is married to Frances Neate of Park Circle Mexico and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Barnes of 705 E Monroe.
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Navy
Lawrence M. Barnes Jr
Lawrence M. Barnes
E. Monroe
Frances Neate
Park Circle
Mexico
Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Promoted U S Air Force Sergeant in England
Marilyn K Littrell daughter of Mrs Jessie M Littrell promoted to sergeant in the U S Air Force as a medical specialist at South Ruislip Air Station England assigned to the 752nd USAF Hospital She is a 1965 graduate of Mexico High School Joe Offutt gets Army promotion near Can Tho Vietnam 23 son of Mr and Mrs Richard M Offutt Route 1 Thompson Missouri later married Dorothy Lives on Route 1 Mexico James R Elam U S Air Force sergeant assigned to Yokota AB Japan jet engine mechanic with the 610th Military Airlift Support Squadron previously served at Clark AB Philippines graduated 1968 from Community R-6 High School
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South Ruislip
England
Marilyn K. Littrell
Jessie M. Littrell
Webster St
U.S. Air Force
Littrell
South Ruislip Air Station
752Nd Usaf
Mexico High School
Joe Offutt
Can Tho
Vietnam
AH Tnc
Joe M. Offutt
Richard M. Offutt
Route 1
Thompson, Mo
69Th Engineer Battalion
Can Tha Vintune
Honshu
Japan
U. S. Air Force
James R. Elam
J. Everette
Elam
Rte 2
Laddonia
Yokota AB
610Th
Pacific Air Forces
Southeast Asia
Far East
Pacific
Clark AB
Philippines
Sergeant Long earns history degree at University of Nebraska Omaha
Sgt. Raymond J. Long of the U S Air Force received a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Nebraska Omaha. He completed studies via the Airman Education and Commissioning Program and will enter Officer Training School at Lackland AFB. Long has served in Vietnam and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1961. his wife Barbara is the daughter of Mrs. Pearl Harris of Jonesburg, Missouri.
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Raymond Longi
Omaha
Neb
Raymond J. Long
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Sergeant Long
U. S. Air Force Airman
Officer Training School
OTS
Lackland Afb
Tex
Vietnam
Poughkeepsie High School
Barbara
Pearl Harris
Jonesburg
Assignment of Sgt Charles Mayes to Nellis AFB Nevada
Sgt. Charles P. Mayes, son of Mr and Mrs Thurman H Mayes of 120 E Bolivar St, has arrived for duty at Nellis AFB Nevada as a security police supervisor with the 57th Security Police Squadron of the Tactical Air Command. He previously served at Udorn Royal Thai AFB Thailand and in Korea. A 1950 Mexico High School graduate, his wife is Feng Chu Ma from Taiwan.
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Charles Mayes
Nevada
Las Vegas
Nev
U. S. Air Force Technical
Charles P. Mayes
Thurman H. Mayes
E. Bolivar St
Nellis Afb
Mayes
57Th Security Police
Tactical Air Command
U. S
Udorn Royal Thai
Hampton promoted to specialist four in Vietnam
Michael B. Hampton, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Victor M. Hampton of Route 2 Montgomery City, recently was promoted to Army specialist four while serving as a clerk in the 42nd Army Postal Unit near Phu Bai, Vietnam. The specialist's wife, Judy, lives at 1009 N Clark St, Mexico.
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Michael Hampton
Phu Bai Phu Bal
Vietnam
Michael B. Hampton
Victor M. Hampton
Route 2
Montgomery City
42Nd
Phu Bai
Judy
Clark S
Mexico
Ronald L Heaton on duty in Da Nang Vietnam
Airman First Class Ronald L. Heaton of Route 1 Vandalia is on duty in Da Nang Vietnam as a fuel specialist with the 366th Support Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. A 1967 Van-Far High School graduate, he previously served at Webb AFB Texas and attended Gem City College in Quincy Illinois.
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U.S. Air Force
Ronald L. Heaton
James G. Heaton
Vandalla
da Nang Air
Heaton
366Th
Pacific Air Forces
Southeast Asia
Far East
Pacific
Webb Afb
Tex
Van-Far al High School
Gem City College
Quincy
Ill
Quits Draft Board When Woman Joins
A Buffalo area selective service board chairman resigns in protest after a woman is added to the board, signaling gender integration challenges within local draft administration.
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Draft Board
Buffalo, N.Y
Buffalo Area
Selective Service Board
Wrecked vehicle plunges near Devil's Punchbowl into waterfall
A vehicle wrecked at the foot of a 40-foot waterfall at Devil's Punchbowl left three survivors, who were hospitalized at Glenwood Springs. Among the injured was Wascar's driver Dr. To Thatcher Robinson, 42, a university education specialist.
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Glenwood Springs
Wascar
Thatcher Robinson
University of Uinais
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