Improved medical care boosts heart attack survival in 1970s
Boston reports that enhanced medical care during the 1970s increased heart attack survival odds by about one third. The study led by Dr Orlando Gomez-Marin of the University of Minnesota appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine. Declining heart disease deaths and lifestyle changes are noted as contributing factors.
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Boston
Orlando Gomez-Marin
University of Minnesota
New England Journal of Medicine
U S Beats Haiti In AIDS Incidence
In a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine, Drs. Lange and Jaffe report Haiti shows 8.8 AIDS cases per 100 000 residents versus 10.3 in the United States and higher rates in the Bahamas and Bermuda. They note Haiti's 5.7 million population makes it one of the Caribbean’s most populated nations.
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Boston
Haiti
United States
Bahamas
Bermuda
W. Robert Lange
Jerome H. Jaffe
New England Journal of Medicine
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Partly cloudy night with thundershowers possible
Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a 20 percent chance of early evening thundershowers and a low in the 60s. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high around 90. Details appear on Page 14A.
Local Obituaries List Six Residents Across Five Cities
Death notices for Julian Tracey Barnes Augusta Matthew Davis North Augusta Cole B Langley North Augusta Carl A McGee Aiken Edgar Starlings Warrenville Willam A Wallace Augusta. Details are continued on Page 6A with full funeral information and services.
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Julian Tracey Barnes
Augusta
Matthew Davis
North Augusta
Cole B. Langley
Carl A. McGee
Aiken
Edgar Starlings
Warrenville
Willam A. Wallace
Acquisition Of Right-Of-Way For Bobby Jones Expressway Extension
Aiken County moves toward acquiring the right of way to extend Bobby Jones Expressway into North Augusta. Highway officials say final plans hinge on property access, with federal funds not yet designated for the project. The right of way is the top priority before any construction or consultant decisions.
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Aiken County
North Augusta
Bryan C. Shuler
S.C
Highway Planning Department
Timmerman
Herman Snyder
Highway Department
Snyder
South Carolina
Bobby Jones
Shuler
S.C. Department of Highways
Democrats Split Over Abortion Amendment Ban
Seven Democratic presidential hopefuls show varied views on a constitutional abortion ban while three favor unrestricted funding. Alexander Haig is noted as the only Republican aspirant opposing a constitutional amendment, per a guide by Voters for Choice and NARAL. Biden is the lone Democratic hopeful not on record against an amendment and opposes federal funding. he previously supported and then opposed a 1982 1983 life amendment.
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Washington
Voters For Choice
National Abortion Rights Action League
Alexander Haig
Joseph Biden
D-Del
Candidates' Abortion Stances From NARAL and Voters for Choice
The list records each candidate's position on a constitutional amendment and federal funding. Democrats Babbitt Biden Dukakis Gephardt Gore Jackson Simon oppose or support, with varying stances. Republicans Baker Bush Dole Du Pont Haig Kemp Laxalt Robertson show mixed or firm support for amendments and federal funding opposition.
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Babbitt
Biden
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Gephardt
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Jesse Jackson
Simon
Republicans Baker
Bush
Senate
Robert Dole
R-Kan
du Pont
Haig
Jack Kemp
R-N.y
Paul Laxalt
R-Nev
Pat Robertson
Drug Raid Targets Graniteville Area Sparks 12 Charges
Police arrested 12 people during a Graniteville drug raid in the Boulevard area near Church Street Seastrunk Street and Brooks Lane. The operation, ongoing for six to seven months, targeted a sophisticated network with lookouts and walkie talkies.
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Graniteville
Aiken County
Carrol Heath
Church Street
Seastrunk Street
Brooks Lane
Bakker challenges accusers as he eyes return to ministry
Jim Bakker denied homosexual charges and urged public proof while signaling plans for a new California ministry if Jerry Falwell blocks his return. He spoke with Tammy Faye on Nightline after surrendering PTL assets and amid a $70 million ministry financial troubles.
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Tammy
Jim Bakker
Palm Springs
Calif
Jerry Falwell
Fort Mill
PTL
California
Bakker
Tammy Faye
ABC News
Nightline
Heritage USA
Falwell
Jessica Hahn
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U.S
Kemps coGhpe
Abby
Decenteeebens
Martinez
Gordon
Bobby Jones Expressway
Betty Etheredge
County Council
Bobby
Judiciary Committee
NARAL
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