Earliest known human ancestor bones found in Ethiopia
UC Berkeley anthropologists announce a 4 million year old fossil discovered in Afar Ethiopia, extending the human family tree 400,000 years beyond Lucy. Fragments suggest bipedal apeman with a chimp size brain, implying walking before brain expansion and tool use. The site features a 50 mile Awash River Valley stretch with rich fossil record.
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Ethiopia
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University of California- Berkeley
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Awash River
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White
Israeli offensive in Lebanon killed PLO leaders and traps noted
Israel pressed its invasion with Defense Minister Ariel Sharon stating PLO casualties were heavy and infrastructure destroyed. Labadi claimed some officials were trapped in an underground bunker as fighting continued across the region. United States reactions suggested a withdrawal was unlikely in days or weeks.
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London
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Ants Found In Texas Hospitals Studied For Link To Infections
Researchers from A&M reported ants found in intravenous tubes and glucose solutions across a small survey of Texas hospitals. Brooke's burn unit had pests on wounds and in cribs but patient areas were cleared. Officials debate whether widespread contamination exists and if a link to hospital acquired infections is present.
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David McMurray
Karl Shaner
Texas Hospital Association
Shaner
Howell
Brooke
San Antonio
Ray Dery
NATO calls for major arms cuts amid anti nuclear protests
In Bonn amid anti nuke protests numbering over 200000 US and NATO leaders urged the Soviet Union to pursue substantial arms reductions. Demonstrators on the riverbank carried Reagan Go Home signs as heads of government met in the West German Parliament building near the Rhine.
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Immigration trends and fertility in the United States shift
A Census Bureau study highlights rising immigration from Latin America and Asia, with young adults driving pressure. It notes Hispanics could reach 10 percent of the population by 1990, urban-to-Sunbelt movement, and a near record low fertility around 1.9 births per woman with births near four million annually. Life expectancy is expected to rise as death rates fall.
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Bouvier
Mexico
Latin America
Caribbean
Asia
Sunbelt
Martin O’connell
Census Bureau
United States
Marilyn McMillen
Social Security
Lobbyists clash over lobbyist entertainment rules in state panel
IA Subcommittee member Jack Gullahorn argued the lobby expenditure disclosure form is vague and travel expenses could be listed as entertainment. Hildreth urged expanding the Secretary of State staff to enforce lobby laws and receive finance reports. Gullahorn warned new regulations might be unenforceable while Common Cause favors limits to ensure equal access. Hildreth noted Common Cause’s comprehensive campaign finance study underway since June 1 and planned through 1982.
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Jack Gullahorn
Houston
Hildreth
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Gullahorn
Common Cause
Estes sentence altered as parole release debated
A federal judge allowed Estes parole review by the U S Parole Commission after denying a sentence reduction for health reasons. Estes faces a 10 year term for swindling a farmer of 30 000 and concealing assets from the IRS with release likely on or after December 15 1983.
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Dallas
Billie Sol Estes
U.S. Parole Commission
U.S
Robert Hill
Big Spring
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Hill
Parole Commission
Partly cloudy skies and storm threat in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin faces partly cloudy conditions with a chance of thunderstorms and 10 to 15 mph winds on Saturday. Past 24 hours saw scattered showers from Panhandle to Big Bend with a funnel cloud reported in Fort Stockton and two injuries from the storm.
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Panhandle
Big Bend
Fort Stockton
Red River
Wichita Falls
Texas
Amarillo
del Rio
New Mexico
Lovington
Lea County
Ralph Wrinkle
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Midland Regional
Odessa American Subscription Rates and Delivery Info
Daily and Sunday delivery priced at 73 dollars per year with options for monthly and per-issue rates. Customer service line provided for address changes and delivery problems. Includes post office imprint and mailing address in Odessa Texas.
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Odessa
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