Bats and Humans Revered As Possible Primeval Kin
Washington AP reports scientists debate whether bats share primeval ancestors with humans. National Zoo expert Dr. John Seidensticker cites intriguing brain studies linking large African and Pacific bats to ancient primates, while Smithsonian authorities call the idea controversial and largely unsupported. Visit to Bat Cave includes Vice President Dan Quayle and family. bats are fed fruit and nectar and keep to themselves, sparking public curiosity.
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Count Dracula
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Charles Handley
Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History
Handley
Dan Quayle
Bat Cave
Seidensticker
Advice on a 40 year boss secretary affair sparks reader responses
Letters reveal mixed views on long term affairs between a boss and his secretary. Some readers condemn the secretary as a tramp, while others urge compassion for the spouses. A Mississippi Valley correspondent shares regret over infidelity and lessons learned from a past relationship.
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Ann Landers
Four-Stab Slayings in Sterling Area Prompt Suspect
Police in Sterling pursue a suspect in the killings of Laura Hurd 34, her children Leslie 10 and Daniel 8, and Eva Broomfield 58 of Lyons. Family defends against media rumors of a troublesome clan amid a custody dispute and land dispute tensions.
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Arkansas River
Sterling
Ron Groth
Groth
Laura Hurd
Leslie Hurd
Daniel Hurd
Eva Broomfield
Lyons
Three fatalities on Kansas highways report
The Associated Press notes three people died in Kansas traffic accidents this weekend. Daniel Schneider, 22, of Paola died near McCune when his car hit a truck on US 160. Joelle M. Boos, 22, of Pocatello Idaho, died after her car left I 35 and struck an embankment near Lebo. John Shamblin, 25, of Coffeyville perished in US 169 wreck when two pickups collided head on. Both drivers were hospitalized.
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Kansas
Paola
McCune
Daniel Schneider
US 160
Kansas Highway Patrol
Idaho
Joelle M. Boos
John Shamblin
Coffeyville
Us-169
Two drown in Winfield area lakes
In Winfield area lakes two youths drowned over the weekend. Khamla Namphengsone, 14, of Winfield, slipped from his inner tube in Timber Creek and could not swim. A Michigan teen visiting relatives also died in the Walnut River. age withheld as relatives were notified.
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Winfield Area
Winfield, Kan
Winfield
Walnut River
Timber Creek
Khamla Namphengsone
Cowley County
Bob O'Dell
O'Dell
Michigan
Sheriffs Department
Jackpot climbs to 2.5 million in Lotto America drawing
Des Moines reports no winner for the Lotto America Saturday night. The estimated Wednesday jackpot reaches 2.5 million after 47 players matched five of six numbers. Fourteen players matched four numbers for 32 dollars. Saturday’s 2 million prize numbers were 7 10 26 34 37. In Kansas Cash Lotto, the 35,000 dollar prize drawing numbers were 4 11 16 21 27 33.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Novody
Pityriasis rosea explained and breast implant concerns
A reader asks about causes duration and side effects of pityriasis rosea. The disease often begins with a herald patch, then a widespread trunk rash. it is not hereditary and lasts two weeks to three months with itching eased by lotions and antihistamines. Also covered are the use of animal tissue heart valves, VO2 max meaning and age effects, gestational diabetes risks, and breast implant radiology issues with ongoing recommended exams.
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Donohue
DR. Donohue
B.J
Accidental Discovery May End Obesity Patent Claims Arise
A disrupted report from a Kuopio Finland project cites a potential weight loss breakthrough using an unknown compound. Early trials suggest participants shed fat without diet or exercise, but details remain preliminary and verification is pending.
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University of
Kuopio
Finland
Nanecal A
Florida
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