Brenner Wins MIT Spelling Bee After Five-Hour Marathon
In Cambridge MIT held a college spelling bee where Norman Brenner of Philadelphia defeated Jean Hunter of Princeton after 515 words. The contest featured 48 misspellings across 50 competitors from diverse fields and included words like amanuensis and knickknacky.
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MIT
Jean B. Hunter
Princeton
N.J
Norman Brenner
Philadelphia
Brenner
Harvard
Miss Hunter
Madison
Wis
Scripps-Howard
Heart Attack Death Rates Decline for American Men
UPI reports a drop in coronary deaths among white men aged 35 to 64 by 8.7 percent from 1968 to 1972, saving an estimated 8 000 to 10 000 lives annually. Black men show declines too, while women of both races continue a long term downward trend. experts call the shift cautious improvement.
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AL Rossiter JR
UPI
Marco Island, Fla
Jeremiah Stamler
Frm
Northwestern University
Change Topic of NIC Probe Change Week Theme
North Idaho College's Convocations Committee will study Change during the week of February 10 with daily guest speakers. Tom Hawkins discusses ethics and values in sports, Dr. Joseph Fletcher on Christian ethics versus biomedical concerns, Thomas Sorensen on unethical business practices, Donald Barr on his case against permissiveness, and Dr. Milton Rokeach on value systems across social and age groups.
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North Idaho College
Tom Hawkins
Joseph Fletcher
Thomas Sorensen
Donald Barr
Milton Rokeach
Community meeting notices and volunteer opportunities
Local groups announce January meetings for the Sandpoint 2x4s Kootenai PTO and United Methodist Myrtle Leaft Circle plus ecumenical volleyball. Volunteer needs include Senior Services meals home delivery transportation and tax help at the Bonner County center starting February. Public invited. details and contact numbers listed.
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VFW
Lake
Bonner County
N. First
United Methodist
Earl Wood
Marcos Doubts Election Defeat and Plebiscite Stance
President Ferdinand Marcos warns he will dismantle his martial law regime if the February plebiscite rejects rule by decree. He cites “quiet and secret” polls showing strong pro government support and calls for a parliamentary shift if the outcome is negative.
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Kate Webb
Manila
UPI
Ferdinand Marcos
Marcos
United Press International
Lorenzo M. Tanada
Congress
Livestock Prices Move Lower Across Major Classes in Portland
UPI reports Portland Oregon markets show cattle and calves with slaughter classes down 50 to 100 per hundredweight, feeders 1 to 2 dollars lower, hogs 2.25 to 2.50 lower, sows down, and sheep steady with scarce slaughter lambs. Notable readings include steers 1000 to 1350 pounds at 27.00 to 31.00, heifers 24.25 to 28.50, cows 15.50 to 19.25, bulls 22.50 to 25.50, calves 19.00 to 26.00, feeder steers 25.25 to 27.50, and pigs 37.25 to 37.50 per hundredweight.
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Portland
Ore
UPI
Knauft Charged in Hit and Run and DWI Incident
Richard J. Knauft aged 26 of 311 Church was charged with hit and run and driving while intoxicated after an automobile mishap yesterday. He is held on a total bond of 450 dollars. Dennis Miner of the Sandpoint sheriff's office reported a wallet containing 300 dollars lost or stolen at the Pastime Cafe yesterday.
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Richard J. Knauft
Church
Dennis Miner
Sandpoint
Dogs Picked Up in City Patrol Run Notice
IS THIS YOUR DOG ? listing includes 1 large German Police dog male 1 police dog pup female 1 red Irish Setter male 1 Irish setter medium large 1 black with white under side male 1 Lab pup male black with white spot 3 4 months mixed German Shorthair female 4 mos old. For information call 263 2114. Pound operates all day except 5 p m to 9 am. After 5 p m and for emergencies call 263 5483.
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Mass
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San Diego
Caillif
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hartley Rogers
Sturtevant
Jesse Masks
Kootenai Pto
Ministerial Association
District 10 of
Idaho Nurses Assn
Bonner General Hospital
Bowling Assoc
Sandpoint Bowl
Ralph Crabb
Lee Mahler
Sandpoint Jaycees
Clark Fork
AARP
Don Otteson
Women’s Relief Corp
IWA
Stoddard
Zenith
Kaniksy
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