Alzheimer's early diagnosis changes life and care
The piece discusses the rise of early diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease, its impact on victims like MacShane and Cal Stadlen, and how support groups evolve as millions live with the condition. It profiles Stadlen, his memory loss, and his coping strategies, highlighting dignity and humor in daily life.
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John O'Hara
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Alzheimer’s Association
Robyn Yale
San Francisco
Manhattan
Cal Stadlen
The
Anita Sanborn
Denver
Faces of a dementia life and a family’s care burden
The piece follows Frank MacShane and his son Nicholas as dementia erodes memory and independence. A New York Alzheimer's support group helps the patient and wife Florence cope while son Nicholas hires a housekeeper to guard his father. The narrative contrasts moments of relief with fear and looming loss as they navigate illness and care.
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Manhattan
Stadlen
Bea Kahn
Alzheimer’s Association
New York City
Nicholas
Rita
Frank MacShane
Rescued fighter pilot credits faith for survival
Capt. Scott O Grady described surviving Serb firing near his hiding spot by praying and relying on God. He recounted hunting ants and squeezing moisture from socks while eluding detection at a NATO base after his rescue.
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Faith
Scott O'Grady
NATO
Pathologist Erdmann cases under renewed scrutiny in Texas
Nearly three years after Dr Ralph Erdmann pleaded no contest for botched autopsies, hundreds of cases he handled in rural west Texas are now questioned as investigations expand. House Speaker Newt Gingrich spurs talk of a 1996 bid but hints at drafting the campaign path. Bombing victims blame a fertilizer firm for profits fueling the deadly attack, asserting corporate greed cost lives.
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Ralph Erdmann
Texas
Newt Gingrich
New Hampshire
Half a Dozen Drug Kings Remain at Large After Cartel Leader Arrest
Despite the capture of Cali cartel leader Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, six or more wealthy kingpins stay free and laboratories keep producing cocaine. Authorities marked the arrest as not a final victory and warned of ongoing supply networks. The report notes continued drug production and leadership gaps in the cartel.
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Cali
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela
Escapees Captured After Newport Prison Break in NC
Two felons who escaped Newport Prison were captured Friday night in western North Carolina, authorities said. Investigators report no further risk to the public.
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Newport Prison
North Carolina
Boy Wonder Becomes Mr Universe for Bat Man Forever
Chris O'Donnell was urged by director Joel Schumacher to bulk up for the Robin role in Batman Forever. Schumacher believed he had a good base but needed more bulk for the character.
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Stadlen
Coney Island
Mermaid Avenue
Chelsea
Boy Wonder
Chris O'Donnell
Joel Schumacher
Robin
Fresh Voice Leads Gaston Community Concert Assoc 1995-96 push
The Gastonia based group aims to invigorate its 1995 96 concert series led by a new head. John Biggers a Gastonia native now in Houston unveils a 127 piece show this summer featuring drawings prints sculptures and paintings. Lincolnton High wins 1995 NC 2A baseball title sweeping Western Guilford 5 0 in final game. Panthers fan hype grows but analyst Steve Reed questions Lamar Lathons nine or ten win projection and Panthers roster odds.
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Gaston
John Biggers
Gastonia
Houston
Lincolnton High
Wolves
Western Guilford
Lamar Lathon
Carolina Panthers
Lamar
Panthers
Carlson Leomitt
Steve Reed
Disney to stage Park musical event with Lion King onset
In New York City, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Disney Chairman Michael Eisner planned a Park screening with heavy security. Disney brings 140 security staff, 305 portable restrooms, and 18 000 square feet of turf for a high profile event drawing political and public relations debate over passes and park use.
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New York
Rudolph Giuliani
Disney Co
Michael Eisner
Disney
Park Rangers
Giuliani
Manhattan
Weather station readings across North Carolina towns
Reports show daytime highs of 88 to 90 degrees with lows in the mid 60s and trace to 0.00 precipitation in Gastonia Greensboro Hickory Raleigh-Durham. The data reflects current conditions and minor moisture presence across several locales.
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Raleigh-Durham
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