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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
6
AP reports that two antiviral drugs nearing completion could cure flu if a severe swine flu epidemic hits this fall or winter. As yet, proof of their effectiveness remains pending despite promising early results.
The Morman-Sark families met at Armco Park with Darwin K. Clarke leading the service. Prizes went to Margret Huff of Naples Kentucky as oldest attendee and to Gerald and Margret Raver of Baltimore Ohio for traveling farthest. The Tucker reunion followed at John South’s Athens Route 3 home with a brief business session electing Glenn South president and secretary. A Welch family gathering at the home of Harriet Welch in Athens Route 4 included many relatives and a basket dinner.
National Institute of Virology scientists report ribavirin showing activity against many viruses and mixed human results for influenza A and B. In a Mexico City school trial it reduced symptoms and viral replication versus placebo. Proposals exist for controlled human trials to test protection and safety, with caution on pregnancy and liver effects.
Dear Abby columns address a 14 year old stepdaughter pregnant at 13, urging adoption over raising a child by a minor. The letter-writers discuss family strain, finances, and future care, while other readers critique language usage and offer opinions on personal replies.
Consumers face higher fur prices this winter with total fur coat sales at 525 million last year, up 88 percent from 1970. Mink coats average around 6500, raccoon about 2500, and Russian sable 25000 to 30000, driven by labor costs and foreign buyers. The Fur Products Labeling Act guides buyers on true names, origin, processing, and secondhand status to avoid poor quality investments.
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