Footprints 3.6 million years old found in Tanzania
Anthropologist Mary Leakey announced a 75 foot long trail of two hominid footprints in volcanic ash in Laetoli Tanzania dated to 3.6 million years ago. The prints suggest upright walking and a free striding gait like modern humans, with one smaller print likely a female.
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Botha denies link to scandal and killings
South African Prime Minister Pieter Botha rejects any connection between an influence buying scandal and the murder of a parliamentary candidate and his wife. The Star reported a pilot knew two German mercenaries paid to kill Dr. Robert Smit and his wife, while Eschel Rhoodie released tapes on payoffs to Western figures. President Carter reportedly received a $1000 March 1976 campaign donation from Sydney Barron.
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Worrell leaves Roswell airport post amid hiring dispute
Charles L. Worrell confirms plans to resign as Roswell airport manager prompting a hiring dispute. James Cogdill has resigned and Jack Speegle will replace him without public posting, earning 12 000 a year while airport manager pay ranges from 13 200 to 16 800. City Manager Owen defends limited advertising and cites Ordinance 901.
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Byrd presses for independent probe in peanutgate
Senate leader Robert Byrd urged Attorney General Bell to ensure Curran's independence as special counsel in the Carter peanut dealings inquiry. He sought written assurances Curran would not be fired, while noting legal limits from a recent law and criticizing Bell's appointment choice amid GOP criticism.
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Ha German Escapee Roach Dies After Roswell Motel Incident
A Ha German man, Donald Lee Roach, 22, who escaped from a Roswell area corrections center, died Tuesday in Bernalillo County Medical Center after a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had been missing since last Saturday and was found injured at a Roswell motel where police responded to a disturbance Monday. Roach was jailed for five months on charges of issuing worthless checks and fraudulent use of credit cards.
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Insurance may seem mundane but Rep McMillan monitors for you
Daily Record summary notes Rep Colin R. McMillan watching insurance matters for readers. Regional brief mentions a top bongo player in Ruidoso and a state representative Harold Runnels recovering from cancer surgery in New York. Indiana State and Michigan State highlighted in NCAA, while Penn remains underdog in tourney coverage.
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Chimp Zimba Misses Circus Close After Thefts
Spokane Shrine Circus star Zimba the chimpanzee must skip his closing act after thieves stole his $500 Italian motorcycle from the Coliseum dressing room. Irene and Tony Fossett of Sarasota Florida said replacement would require ordering from Italy and Zimba is reportedly very upset.
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