Thalidomide tale reshapes views on a tragedy
The FDA now reports nine U S cases of phocomelia linked to thalidomide used during early pregnancy and notes 1 270 doctors tested the drug on 20 771 patients. Despite widespread use for testing, the worldwide deformity toll runs near 7 000 with most in West Germany. The episode spurred new drug controls and testing regulations in Congress.
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West Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Widukind Lenz
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Kelsey
Kennedy
William B. Merrell Co
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Salisbury
N.C
Andrew Air Force Base
Baltimore
Chicago
Philadelphia
FDA
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
The Worth Of Paper and the American Shareholders
A reflective piece explains the value of stock on the New York Stock Exchange noting 7.5 billion shares representing 1,114 companies with a total worth of 3371 billion. It highlights 14.5 million employees, $307 billion in goods and services, and $32.4 billion in profits with $14.4 billion in income taxes. It identifies 15 million Americans as owners, mostly middle income and majority women, sharing faith in the American system.
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New York Stock Exchange
Billlion
U.S
Mail Early Reminder From Postmaster Ring Urges Early Christmas Mail
Howard Ring, acting Anderson postmaster, urges residents to mail Christmas cards and packages early to ensure prompt delivery and ease overburdened postal workers during the Yule season. He notes last minute mail causes overload and hardship for those handling urgent business and emergency mail.
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Howard Ring
Anderson Area
Switching Rail Shares For Income In Retirement
Investor column discusses Monon Railroad stock splitting into Class A and Class B shares and the lack of dividends. Advice favors avoiding minor stock holdings, suggests alternatives like Union Pacific, and notes legal limits on minors buying securities under custodial laws.
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Union Pa Red
Cffic
Pela
Tata
Features Corp
Gifts to boost Lola's college success from home
A psychology case discusses guiding high school students to college by home tools. It suggests a typed paper, a family encyclopedia or a personal typewriter, and at dinner table discussions to sharpen thinking, with references to William James and Benjamin Franklin.
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Lola
William James
Kennedy Stands in Europe and Cuban Blockade Impact
London reports Kennedy's stance in Europe amid the Cuba blockade, highlighting European trust in US leadership. The piece notes improved confidence in the President, the shift in public opinion, and a sense of decisive US power used effectively. It also mentions nursing and motherhood topics as part of broader coverage.
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Lever
Sumsey
Kennedy
Europe
London
League
Paris
West Germany
United States
Western
Bonn
Berlin
West Berlin
John Fiership
Free World Alliance
Red Pew
U.S
Khrushchev
Cuba
America
Cot
West Point
What is a mock up in the space age context
The piece discusses mock ups as full sized replicas used in space age testing and manufacturing. It notes Navy interest in using mock ups since 1908 and 1910 for testing equipment on naval vessels and in production plants before sale. It also mentions modern naval officers improving equipment with mock ups and references Curtiss Company work.
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U. S. Navy
Interial
Berns
Heeval Aviation
Curtiss
F Ou. I
Equip
Khrushchev Backed by Powers Probed in Berlin Crisis
The piece surveys Cold War tensions with Khrushchev’s stance and Western responses. It notes U S and NATO leaders weighing pressure and diplomacy, Ulbricht and Kennedy era dynamics, and debates over Berlin and Europe’s defense posture amid Cuba signals.
Christmas customs in Norway celebrated with feasts
A poetic snapshot describes Christmas in Norway with preparations three weeks before the holiday. Beasts are fed, birds fed from roof-top trees, and words of thanks, peace and goodwill are shared as carols and music fill the frosty air.
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Norway
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