Ottawa student sails Gulf of Maine on whale study voyage
Connie Sears of 1215 Ash joined Northeastern University field study aboard the Schooner Appledore for a month focused on humpback whale ecology in the Gulf of Maine. Six teens, two teachers and five crew endured four storms, cold seas, and seasickness while Sears documented whale feeding behavior and photographed the voyage for research groups.
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Connie Sears
Richard and
Joan Sears
Ash
Northeastern University
Boston
North Atlantic
Gulf of Maine
Sears
Thrush and weight loss pills prompt busy reader questions
Readers ask about thrush in twins and its contagiousness and treatment with gentian violet or Nystatin. A weight loss drug warnings note phenylpropanolamine risks, urging doctor consultation and safe dieting. A brain tumor symptom inquiry is addressed, stressing varied signs and doctor evaluation. Exercise timing concerns are weighed against morning blood pressure changes.
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DR. Donohue
D.G. Thrush
V.L
H.B
H.C
Emporia Film Friendships Pay Off
Emporia man R M Slaymaker parlayed fall filming of Murder Ordained into a film career. After moving to Los Angeles he worked as a production assistant on Distortions and as a stunt double, aided by Emporia connections. He describes a go fer role, running errands, managing extras, and learning all facets of movie production while considering script writing.
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Emporia, Kan
Emporia
R.M
Rocky” Slaymaker
Los Angeles
Slaymaker
Draymaker
Kansas
Lawrence
South Carolina
Aaron Spelling
Justine Bateman
Jim Westman
Teddy Bear Fair Comes to Topeka Zoo This Saturday
The Teddy Bear Fair at Topeka Zoo runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday July 18. Bearade at noon precedes contests from 12:30 p.m. with categories for largest and smallest bears, and most unusual bear. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Activities include a health clinic, films, face painting, fortune telling, and a collectors’ corner, sponsored by Shawnee Federal Savings and Friends of the Zoo.
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Topeka
Topeka Zoo
Shawnee Federal Savings and Friends of the Zoo
Crossbreeds Only In Animals Debunked by Ann Landers column
In Bloomington a reader asks if humans can crossbreed with animals. Ann Landers replies no offspring result due to genetic incompatibility, citing Northwestern University biochemist Dennis Borden. The mother nature safeguard is explained in plain terms. The page also contains letters on emergency vehicle right of way and a welfare-focused reply guiding an Oregon girl to seek support services.
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Ann Landers
Bloomington
B.B. Bloom
Dennis Borden
Northwestern University
Oregon
MPLS
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Herald
Southwestern College
Charleston
S.C
Center For Coastal Studies
Provincetown
Mass
Gloster
School For
Mobile
Ala
Hawaii
Paul Donohue
Jim Hogan
W. Tecumseh
Ottawa
Farm Bureau Insurance
Oak Haven
Richmond
Mary SueCox Barbara Neal
of Nursing
Terrance Knox
Martin K. Anderson
Eddie Albert Jr
Olivia Hussey
Piper Laurie
Teddy Bear Fair
Donald
Justin
B.S
Chris
Whirley
Galleria Your Cards
Krame
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