Leukemia No Longer Automatically Fatal, Says Study
Editorial notes leukemia is increasingly survivable due to advances in treatments. Michael Morelock, a San Francisco boy, may stop drugs as he nears five years in remission. Dr. Ablin cites 62 percent five year survival. a national study group collects data to predict effective therapies. Michael remains off therapy until July 5 but continues hospital monitoring and schooling.
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Joey
John Cappeletti
Michael Morelock
San Francisco
Arthur R. Ablin
Children's Cancer Program
University of California-San Francisco Medical Center
National Cancer Institute
UCSF
Ablin
California
Michael
Piltdown Man hoax exposed after decades of doubt
A review of paleontological hoaxes notes Piltdown man as a famous mislead. Charles Dawson sent brain case fragments and a primitive jaw to Sir Arthur Smith-Woodward in 1912, sparking belief in a human-ape link. By the 1950s chemical analyses revealed the skull’s Neanderthal brain case and ape jaw, with Dawson possibly involved as a victim of blackmail.
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Piltdown
Charles Dawson
Arthur Smith-Woodward
British Museum
J. S. Weisner
Dawson
Land Bridge Connected Asia and North America
The National Geographic Society notes that about 10 000 to 12 000 years ago a broad land bridge linked Siberia and Alaska allowing travelers likely forebears of Native Americans to migrate. The bridge later disappeared under rising Bering Strait waters. Switzerland operates 1700 ski lifts capable of moving about one million skiers an hour in peak times.
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North America
Asia
National Geographic Society
Siberia
Alaska
Bering Strait
New Castle News Publication Details and Rates
The New Castle News outlines editorial staff and departments with executives and managers. It lists home delivery and mail subscription rates for Lawrence County and other regions, plus advertising and public contact details.
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Lawrence County
U.S.A
Love Story, Oliver's Story and the sales of Segal novels
Eric Segal's Love Story sold over 400000 hardback copies and nine million paperbacks, then became a film. Oliver's Story follows Oliver Barrett IV after Jenny's death with a new love, prompting reflections on class, politics, and Western civ. The essay notes the era's anxieties and ends by praising the novels' comforting, progressive stance for readers.
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Eric Segal
Segal
Oliver
Oliver Barrett IV
New England
Jenny Cavilleri
Providence
Phil
Oliver Barrett
Harvard
Jenny
Violence on screen and stage shapes child behavior
The text argues that violence in media and theater affects children just as stage tricks once did. It cites a London study where kids imitate stunts, with injuries and a death, noting violence is more potent now due to wider access and higher exposure.
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London
Society For the Prevention of Accidents
Television's influence on family life and values belies public concerns
Sydney J. Harris argues that excessive TV violence shapes children and erodes reading and play. He questions parental and societal blame, noting adults enjoy crime shows while criticizing their realism and impact on standards.
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Charlie's Angels
Sydney J. Harris
Attitude of the heart in Christian transformation debated
Reader questions whether non Christians are inherently worse and if Christ changes character. Dr. Graham notes many non believers are decent but Christian faith can improve inner attitudes. Quotes C S Lewis and Biblical verses to argue heart change through Christ creates a new creation.
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DR. Graham
Christ
N.S.P
Miss Bates
Dick Firkin
God
Westmoreland urges reassessment of Vietnam venture on campuses
Gen William Westmoreland tours colleges arguing for a sober look at Vietnam. He cites Indochina atrocities, refugee boats, and reeducation camps, while urging a return to clear military leadership, careful political judgment, and responsible media.
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Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
U.S
Indochina
South
Cambodia
Khmer Rouge
Laos
South Vietnam
Gen. Westmoreland
Jane Fonda
Ramsey Clark
Kennedy
Diem
Johnson
Westmoreland
John Chamberlain
Cracks Deepen as Shapp Faces Political and Financial Strain
Capitol opinion argues Governor Milton Shapp’s 1976 presidential setback and post Watergate funding scandal stain his leadership. FEC says his campaign improperly drew 300000 in matching funds, forcing repayment and scrutiny. With a weakened budget stance and tax package battles in the State Senate and House, Shapp’s remaining years hinge on passing reforms and reassuring critics.
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Milton J. Shapp
Shapp
Federal Election Commission
FEC
U.S. Treasury
Commonwealth
H. John Heinz III
State Senate
House
Pennsylvania
Electric eel can generate 550 volt current
United Press International notes the electric eel can produce about 550 volts, more than four times a standard electrical outlet, highlighting the creature’s astonishing bioelectric power.
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United Press International
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