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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1972
Page
6
In hospitals and homes many rely on sleeping pills to calm or induce sleep. Doctors hand them out routinely, though risks grow from overdoses and dangerous mixing with alcohol. Use may fuel long term habit amid rising prescriptions and lingering doubts about safety.
The Athens Messenger notes concern over sleeping tablets especially barbiturates. Doctors discuss voluntary prescribing bans similar to amphetamines, suggesting ep ileptics may be the only essential users. Two thirds of sleeping tablet prescriptions are barbiturates, and progress appears slow.
Abby dispenses blunt advice on nudity at home, a request to hand a man shorts, and a reader’s ask about calling a city stranger arranged via Grace. Also: teen asks about buying a stereo with own money and a humorous complaint about a chatty wife.
About 50 people attended an AAUW open house at First United Methodist Church with representatives from twenty groups including Athens Mental Health Center and Red Cross. The event promoted volunteer opportunities and featured film strips and pamphlets. AAUW also endorsed the 2.5 city school tax levy on the November ballot.
A reader asks if TB is inherited. Dr Coleman explains TB is not genetic but contagious within families. Regular chest X rays provide reassurance. manage anxiety and seek early medical advice for any cough. Also notes carbon monoxide risks from concentrated cigarette smoke.
Kathryn Trimble Murphree, daughter of Dr Idus L Murphree, joined 120 other UNC students honored in a nursing capping ceremony at Carrington Hall Chapel Hill. The event marked the start of their nursing careers with a reception for students and guests.
The Messenger will dispose of unclaimed engagement, wedding and anniversary photos after November 1. They are in boxes in the third floor news room and may be claimed by owners during business hours. A stamped self addressed envelope is required to return future photos.
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