Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for G-Proteins Discovery
Two Americans Alfred G. Gilman and Martin Rodbell won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering G-proteins that regulate how cells respond to external chemical signals. The Nobel Assembly notes these proteins convert signals into cellular action and that imbalances in G-protein function link to diseases such as diabetes and alcoholism.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Alfred G. Gilman
Martin Rodbell
Gilman
Rodbell
Nobel Assembly
Nicodemus Pioneer Days Highlight Historic All-Black Town
Nicodemus Kansas celebrates the second annual Pioneer Days featuring horseshoeing, crocheting and pioneer skills as residents honor the town’s heritage. The community, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, seeks National Historic Site status next year after initial settlement moves from Kentucky in 1877.
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Kansas
Kentucky
Nicodemus Town Company
Past criminal records found among area school bus drivers
The Kansas City Star's three month study of six districts in Missouri and Kansas identified 17 ex convict drivers, with crimes from robbery to drug trafficking. All operate for Kansas City School District. Missouri requires a 10 year wait to apply for a bus permit, while Kansas bans convicts but lacks enforcement checks.
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Kansas City Star
Missouri
Kansas
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Made in Kansas trade show showcases 100 plus firms
In Wichita Kansas over 100 companies displayed Kansas made products at Century II Expo Hall during the Made in Kansas trade show. Leslie Johnson of Gift Baskets Unlimited in Lawrence sought new Kansas items for her baskets, noting difficulty finding and judging packaging.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Leslie Johnson
Gift Baskets Unlimited
Lawrence
Johnson
Park death details unfold in Crowley case
DIANE YEAMANS chronicles the Forest Park death of Clyde Richard Crowley, 57, who died at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a fight with juveniles. Suspect Jerry Lee Robinson Jr., 14, faces second degree murder charges and juvenile detention. Motions due Thursday precede trial. police refuse to comment further as witness accounts vary.
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Clyde Richard Crowley
Forest Park
Crowley
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Jerry Lee Robinson Jr
King
Wyandotte County
Kansas City
Kan
Robinson
Phillip
Fromme
Jeff Herrman
Herrman
U S troops land on Kuwaiti soil amid buildup near border
The first U S troops arrived in Kuwait City as part of a 54 000 strong force to deter Iraqi moves toward Kuwait after Saddam Hussein's sudden aggression. An American carrier began Red Sea patrols while Iraqi units sit near the demarcated frontier. The 24th Mechanized Infantry Division prepares to reinforce defenses. Pvt 2nd Class John R Pratt of Ottawa High School background noted.
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U.S
Rized
Iraq
Kuwait
Kuwait City
24Th Mechanized Infantry
Fort Stewart
John R. Pratt
Michael and
Susan Pratt
Riley Terrace
Wellsville
Pratt
Ottawa High School
Cedras resigns as Haiti army chief
Raoul Cedras quits today leaving Port au Prince as pro democracy protesters pressure him to step down. His departure paves the way for the return of elected President Jean Bertrand Aristide with U S military support and regional options for asylum being discussed by U S Embassy officials.
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Haiti
Raoul Cedras
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Cedras
U.S
Aristide
Philippe Bramby
Michel Francois
Francois
Dominican Republic
Stanley Schraeger
Panama
Spain
Argentina
Venezuela
Mothers and daughters get day out at health event
Twelve year old Tessa Ballinger sat with her mom Beth Brecheisen at Ransom Memorial Hospital for a health and beauty day. Sponsored by The Girls Club of Ottawa and PHASE, the event offered beauty sessions and talks on nutrition and fitness to strengthen mother daughter dialogue.
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Tessa Ballinger
S. Main
Ransom
Ralph Young
Emily Petersen
S. Elm
Lower lights eyed in bid to curb teen cruising
Florida leaders consider low pressure sodium street lamps to render complexions pale and acne grotesque amid efforts to curb teenage nightly cruising. The New York Times reports Florida plans aim to keep youths off streets by lighting changes and policing.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
New York Times
Florida
Jackie Lynn Adams
Ottawa High hosts homecoming week activities
Students at Ottawa High School kicked off homecoming week with events including dress days such as triple group outfits, nerd day, and red and white Cyclone colors. The week features a parade starting at Forest Park and traveling down Main Street with events planned through Thursday.
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Ts Gay 1A
Forest Park
Maineetown
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