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John C. Ford Jr., cryptanalyst during World War II
John C. Ford Jr., who as a young World War II cryptanalyst was part of a team whose work resulted in the shooting down of the bomber carrying Japanese Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, died Wednesday from respiratory failure at a son's Arnold home. He was 94....
Tags: National Security Agency, Radio, Armed Forces, World War II (1939-1945), U.S. Army
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Fetal test creates options, uncertainty
When Ramona Burton became pregnant with her second child this year, the 37-year-old knew that her age put her baby at an elevated risk for Down syndrome, even though screening with ultrasound and standard blood tests raised no warning flags. Burton...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Amniocentesis, Medical Procedures and Tests, Genetic Condition, Insurance
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Perry Hall High School still under heavy patrol after shooting
Perry Hall High School will maintain a heightened police presence until its principal determines that the campus is ready to return to normal, in the aftermath of a cafeteria shooting in which one student critically injured another on the first day of...
Tags: Students, Behavioral Conditions, Shootings, Mental Health, Weaponry
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Athletes Go For Special Olympic Gold
pix11.com | @colekirstinThe Olympics may have wrapped up, but in Connecticut, teams of Special Olympians are just gearing up for their next games. We got the inside on what gives them that competitive edge. The Agostino family is going for gold, with the family’s bowling...Tags: Special Olympics, Bowling, Awards and Prizes, Sports
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Mickey Deputy
Mickey was born in Illinois with Down Syndrome and 3 holes in her heart. Around 9 months of age, it was determined that surgery needed to be done soon. Mickey's parents had to move their family of 3 back to Indiana where they grew up so she could have...
Tags: Blood, Pneumonia, Heart Surgery, Leukemia
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Autism Risk Linked to Dad's Age, Study Shows
KTLA NewsScientists have pinpointed a likely source for many cases of autism and schizophrenia: Men who become fathers later in life pass on more brand-new genetic mutations to their offspring. The finding buttresses observations from population studies that...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Schizophrenia, Stanford University, Literature, Chemical Industry
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Down Syndrome Buddy Walk in Frederick, Md., offers free fun activities for the whole family
The F.R.I.E.N.D.S 11th Annual Down Syndrome Buddy Walk is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Baker Park in Frederick. Activities include a slow-paced walk around Baker Park, petting zoo, Moon Bounce, ice cream, community resources, games, entertainment,...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Lions Club shares fireworks revenue
The Huntington Beach Lions Club donated the money it raised from selling fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday to nonprofits in the city. The club gave $5,000 each to the Huntington Beach Therapeutic Riding Center and Huntington Beach Boy Scout...Tags: Health Treatments, Holidays, Lotteries, Learning Disability, Autism
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Bulletin Board for Aug. 12
Deadline for submitting information to the Bulletin Board is noon Thursday. There is no charge for this service. Items run as space permits. Mail information to The Advocate-Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Danville, Ky. 40423- fax to (859) 236-9566 or call 236-...Tags: Whole Wheat Bread, Breast Cancer, Human Interest, Libraries, Big Lots Incorporated
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