Wamego Elm Loses Title As World's Largest American Elm
Louis Vieux, a famous 271 year old elm near Wamego Kansas, failed to regain the national crown as the largest American elm after Virginia's 125 foot tree maintained its lead. Measurements showed Louis Vieux with a 299 inch girth but a shorter height than in 1978 and no crown growth to surpass the Virginia tree, keeping the title at 440 points to 428. Naughton said the tree may widen with time and he will continue measuring.
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Wamego
Kan
Louis, Vieux
Pottawatomie County
Kansas State University
Vermillion River
Louis Vieux
Southampton County
American Forestry Association
United States
Kansas
Gary Naughton
Naughton
Virginia
Kansas State University Extension
State
Jay Schulz
Birthday Girl Kristal Gayle Celebrates Fourth Birthday
Kristal Gayle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Zook Jr., turns four today. She has sisters Misti Dawn, seven, and Jamie Leigh, nearly one. Grandparents include Don W. Smith, George A. Zook Sr., and Dean Hoopes. Great grandparents and other relatives listed.
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Kristal Gayle
George A. Zook Jr
Sycamore
Misti Dawn
Jamie Leigh
Don W. Smith
N. Sycamore
George A. Zook Sr
Walnut
Dean Hoopes
Burlington
Agnes E. Stoffer
George Zook
Lawrence
Duane Gifford
Cards Reinforce Mom's Worth in Mother's Day Messaging
Kansas City AP report notes Hallmark Cards emphasizes motherhood beyond baby talk, blending realism and humor. Quotes Sally Groves on hard work of mothers, work-life balance, and peer support. cards feature friendly jokes and relatable scenes like messes, baths, and juggling career with family life.
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Kansas City
Sally Groves
Hallmark Cards
Groves
Hallmark
Alcohol Triples Strokes in Hawaiian Study
A 12 year study of 7 878 Hawaiian men found heavy drinkers with 40 ounces of alcohol monthly or more than two beers daily have 2 9 times the risk of a hemorrhagic stroke. Reducing intake lowers risk, even with normal blood pressure. The findings appear in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Donahue
Journal of the American Medical Association
Robert Weinzimer
National Center For Health Statistics
Hyattsville
Sunglasses May Protect Mature Eyes From Sun Damage
The American Optometric Association notes ultraviolet exposure over years can cause cataracts and retinal damage. Older adults should choose lenses that block 75 to 90 percent of light, prefer mid to dark gray, consider polarized or mirrored options for glare, and avoid wearing sunglasses indoors or while driving at night.
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Associated Press
American Optometric Association
Dear Ann Landers Advice On Homosexuality And Parental Support
A reader asks if parents can change their gay child and whether hypnotism or psychiatry helps. Ann Landers notes sexuality may be fixed at birth or shaped by environment, urges parental acceptance, and suggests support from the Federation of Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
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Memphis
The
Federation of Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc
Los Angeles
Calif
Ann Landers
Lamebrain
Houston Chronicle
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