New Process Lets Fingerprints Last Decades, Scientists Say
A Swedish study reported in Nature shows a chemical method, called fingerpreyn, can develop fingerprints up to 32 years after handling. Using a ninhydrin reaction on prints initially 35 to 95 percent water, researchers found prints become pink and legible as water evaporates, potentially reopening long-closed cases.
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Washington
NANSA
Advancement of
Science
Svante Oden
Seng. von Hofsten
Uppsala
Goren on Bridge Quiz by Charles H. Goren
A fragmented set of seven bridge questions by Charles H. Goren. Each item shows vulnerable or not, suit holdings, and bidding sequences with prompts asking for the best bid. Readers face scenarios in Spades, Diamonds, Clubs, and Hearts across varied contract tasks.
FDA Tackles Monkey Gland Promoters Expose
Government actions target an international fraud marketed as a sex rejuvenator. The FDA obtained a court injunction to halt the scheme run from Long Beach and London with a Hollywood actor image. Promoters offered a month’s supply for 10 dollars and three months for 35, all based on inert glands and vitamins. Doctors warned such drugs require prescriptions and can risk prostate cancer without supervision.
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Germany
U. S
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Calif
Hollywood
Lons Beach
Wayne A. Parkinson
Alen HH. Parkinson
Margaret MI. Willis
FDA
Gordon A. Granger
FDA Division of Medicine
Name mystery plant turns out to Bergenia cordifolia
The writer investigates a plant nicknamed feather leaf that proved hard to identify. After buying and planting it, they learned the Saxifraga cordifolia name was mistaken and discover the real name Bergenia cordifolia sometimes called megasia cordifolia. The plant blooms early, grows well, propagates quickly, and its leaves are valued more than its flowers.
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Our Accidents Being Studied at Champaign
The University of Illinois Institute of Aviation studies fatal private plane crashes caused by bad weather. With a $4000 grant from the American Aircraft Owners and Pilots Foundation the project aims to train pilots to safely turn and land or fly above clouds in poor visibility.
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Champaign
University of Ilinois Institute of Aviation
American Airrcraft Owners and Pilots Foundation
Missing dog theft report in Jacksonville yard
Mrs L F Bridgeman reported to police that a thief entered her yard and stole her 62 pound English bulldog described as an excellent watchdog. The incident highlights concerns over pet thefts in the Jacksonville area and notes the dog’s value and temperament as reported by the owner.
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Flea. Gap
L. F. Bridgeman
Dr C A Dean Advises Habits To Prevent Constipation
Dr C A Dean explains that regular bowel evacuation comes from a balanced diet, water, exercise, and routine. He notes some may need mild laxatives briefly and stresses steady habit formation and patience in changing routines. The column also addresses immunization myths, clarifying vaccines guard only against their targeted diseases and do not affect chickenpox measles or mumps contagion.
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Dean
Intelligence Test By Dr George W Crane
A reader puzzle column presents an intelligence test with points for correct answers across five quick items and a final long scoring problem. Questions cover letter sets, team labels, pitching outcomes, geographic oddities, a nom de plume cue, and a restaurant item matching section with a mixed answer key and self scoring guide.
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