Marlin Perkins Dies at 81 Wild Kingdom creator loses life to cancer
R Marlin Perkins famed for Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom died Saturday at his Clayton home aged 81. Zoo figures recall his lifelong dedication to wildlife and education. He directed St Louis Zoo and hosted Wild Kingdom for 23 years earning four emmy awards. Memorial planned with survivors listed.
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Struggling Towns Learn Secrets Of Success In AMERICA CAN Program
Greenwich AP reports an information exchange program by American Can Co creating a databank of model community projects. The 1985 AMERICA CAN Report details 164 initiatives from Aunts and Uncles shoe donations in St. Louis area to handicap integration in St. Cloud Minnesota and Oct oberfest in Fox Cities. The effort includes DART in Houston to speed police response and aims to spread grassroots solutions to curb cutbacks and improve quality of life. Dallas R. Dillon is highlighted as a newborn.
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Trend Of Working Women Has Definitely Caught On
A Media General AP poll of 1,473 adults found broad support for more women working outside the home with 47 percent viewing the trend positively and 25 percent negatively. Yet 55 percent said men have a better shot at promotion, while 44 percent said men are more likely to be hired.
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Dear Ann Landers Readers Fire Back At Generational Gripe
Dear Ann Landers columns spark a discussion on aging generational divides. Readers challenge youth attitudes, urge accountability, and defend elder perspectives while noting poets and authors behind popular verses. A later note cites studies suggesting genetics influence alcoholism and anti social behavior.
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